Jon Mueller: Death Blues [Album Review]
Jon Mueller Death Blues Hometapes/Taiga Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Jon Mueller takes you on a deep trip with his thought provoking Death Blues. Album … Read more
Hollis Brown East Coast Tour Kicks Off Jan. 11th / Debut LP Out 3/5
Taking queues from classic pop, rock’n’roll, and Americana, Hollis Brown combines raw rock sensibilities with sweet melodies and heartfelt lyrics to create a rich, warm … Read more
Mac DeMarco shares new video + announces upcoming spring tour
Mac DeMarco is kicking off the year with a brand new music video and announcement of a spring US tour. The Jason Harvey-directed video for … Read more
‘Zaireeka’ from The Flaming Lips on vinyl / Out RSD 2013
It is never too early to think about Record Store Day 2013 and The Flaming Lips just added to the excitement. Via their Twitter account … Read more
The Misfits Announce Live Album, DEA.D. ALIVE! / Out February 5th
The raw ferocity of the legendary Misfits captured DEA.D. ALIVE! in concert on All Hallows’ Eve, in the center of Times Square—New York City seems … Read more
Fort Shame: Double Wide [Album Review]
Fort Shame Double Wide Peloton Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Fort Shame bring back some mid-90’s vigor on their debut Double Wide! Album Review: If … Read more
THE MEN Announce New Album ‘New Moon’ Out March 5 on Sacred Bones
With their fourth full-length album to be released in as many years, The Men proudly present the sweeping New Moon, the most intensely personal and … Read more
Widowspeak shares new single “Thick As Thieves” / New Tour Dates
Widowspeak have a new record titled Almanac set to be released January 22, 2013 on Captured Tracks. Following the release of the first two album … Read more
Los Angeles’ Hands Sign To Kill Rock Stars; Debut Album Out 4/30
Kill Rock Stars has announced the signing of Los Angeles’ Hands. The band’s debut full-length, Synesthesia due April 30, follows up their well-received Massive Context … Read more
White Whale Records Interview with founder Ryder Havdale [Label Profile]
The intent of our Label Profile feature is to simply highlight a record label that we feel aligns with our own belief here at The … Read more
Child Bite “Vision Crimes” on limited vinyl / 260 each variation
Vision Crimes is the counterpart to 2012’s Monomania release, in both musical visual aesthetic. The 7-song 10″ release is packaged in elaborately screen-printed, custom-designed jackets. … Read more
Guided By Voices “Copy Zero” Stream / Pre-Order New EP Now
After three exceptional full-length albums in 2012, Guided By Voices are back already in 2013 with a new six song EP titled Down By The … Read more
Foxygen’s New Video for “San Francisco” – New Album Out 1/22
Premiering today is the official video for Foxygen’s “San Francisco.” Directed by Cameron Dutra, San Francisco features refined camerawork, simple compositions, and a loose interpretation … Read more
Tegan & Sara Announce Headlining Tour / New Album 1/29
Tegan and Sara’s new album is creeping closer. Their seventh studio album, Heartthrob, is set for a January 29th release on Warner Bros. Records and … Read more
Cosmonauts: Lazerbeam 7″ EP [7-Inch Feature]
Cosmonauts Lazerbeam 7” EP The Reverberation Appreciation Society [2012] Fullerton CA’s Cosmonauts bring everything you want in a 7-inch with their 4 tracks of heavy, … Read more
Happy Birthday David Bowie – Annouces New Album out 3/12
It is David Bowie’s 66th birthday today and it turns out he is giving everyone a gift. A brand new record titled The Next Day … Read more
Green Day: ¡Tre! [Album Review]
Green Day ¡Tre! Reprise/Warner Bros. Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Green Day close out the album trilogy. Album Review: I knew going into a three … Read more
Atoms For Peace have revealed a new single, ‘Judge Jury and Executioner’
Thom Yorke’s new project Atoms For Peace have revealed a new single, ‘Judge Jury and Executioner’. The song can be heard below, accompanied by imagery … Read more
Hayden Announces Tour Dates + Hear New Track
Arts & Crafts is set to release Hayden’s seventh full-length album, Us Alone, on February 5. You can pre-order Us Alone HERE and receive an … Read more
HUM’s You’d Prefer an Astronaut Reissue / Ltd Green & Black 180g
Here is a record that always goes for big money on the eBay scene so a reissue is great news to hear. You’d Prefer an … Read more
Hear new Ra Ra Riot track “Dance With Me” / New Album 1-22-13
“Dance with me” is from Ra Ra Riot’s third album Beta Love set for release January 22 on Barsuk Records. The album marks the band’s … Read more
Built To Spill Announce 2013 Tour Dates
Built To Spill, one of the most endearing and enduring bands of our generation, has announced its first live shows of 2013 – a run … Read more
The Bronx – Video Teaser for New Record – The Bronx (IV) out Feb 5
The Bronx’s long-awaited forthcoming self-titled new album, The Bronx (IV), is due out on February 5. If you’re not up to speed, this will be … Read more
The Moons: Fables Of History [Album Review]
The Moons Fables Of History Schnitzel Records [2012] Fire Note Says: The Moons sophomore album, Fables of History, brings the best of British music’s past … Read more
Mikal Cronin: “Get Along (Acoustic)” [7-Inch Feature]
Mikal Cronin “Get Along (Acoustic)” Turntable Kitchen [2012] Mikal Cronin is mostly known for his work with current indie darling Ty Segall and his solid … Read more