Thomas Wilde

A. Savage: Thawing Dawn [Album Review]

October 18, 2017October 18, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

A. Savage Thawing Dawn Dull Tools [2017] Who: A. Savage is best known as one of the frontman for Parquet Courts. This is his first … Read more

Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile: Lotta Sea Lice [Album Review]

October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile Lotta Sea Lice Matador Records [2017] Fire Note Says: You are invited to the conversation between Courtney and Kurt. Album … Read more

L.A. Witch: L.A. Witch [Album Review]

October 26, 2017October 4, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

L.A. Witch L.A. Witch Suicide Squeeze Records [2017] The surf is up and the reverb is just pouring out of L.A. Witch’s guitars. The band’s … Read more

Kelley Stoltz: Que Aura [Album Review]

October 26, 2017October 4, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Kelley Stoltz Que Aura Castle Face Records [2017] Kelley Stoltz continues to fly under the radar with his addicting psych indie rock. His newest long … Read more

Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs: Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs [Album Review]

October 26, 2017October 4, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs Burger/Dine Alone Records [2017] Big guitar and big rock is what the newest … Read more

Ty Segall New Single – “Alta”

October 26, 2017September 26, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Can you slow down Ty Segall? No way! Here is a new single titled “Alta” which a hometown jam that Ty (with his Freedom Band) … Read more

The Side Eyes: So Sick [Album Review]

October 26, 2017September 20, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

The Side Eyes So Sick In The Red Records [2017] Southern California punk quartet The Side Eyes deliver a very raw in your face debut … Read more

Amy O: Elastic [Album Review]

October 26, 2017September 20, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Amy O Elastic Winspear Records [2017] Bloomington-based singer-songwriter Amy O is another strong indie spirit that is showcased on her new release Elastic. She will … Read more

Lung: Bottom Of The Barrel [Album Review]

October 26, 2017September 20, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Lung Bottom Of The Barrel Self-Released [2017] Not many bands have the guts to have an electric cello be the focus but that is exactly … Read more

Benjamin Gibbard: Bandwagonesque [Album Review]

October 26, 2017September 20, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Benjamin Gibbard Bandwagonesque Turntable Kitchen [2017] If you could only bring along one indie power pop record from the nineties to a desert island there … Read more

Eyelids: Or [Album Review]

October 26, 2017September 20, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Eyelids Or Jealous Butcher Records [2017] Portland, Oregon’s Eyelids bring plenty of power pop sweetness on their sophomore effort Or. The band has a solid … Read more

Headroom: Head In The Clouds (Blue Vinyl | LTD Copies)

May 7, 2018September 13, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Trouble In Mind have just put up New Haven band Headroom’s debut long player Head In the Clouds. – They typically have a small color … Read more

Grandaddy: Under The Western Freeway – 20th Anniversary Reissue (1 Yellow, 1 Blue Vinyl | LTD Copies)

May 7, 2018September 12, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

This vinyl-only reissue features a gatefold jacket with two pieces of colored vinyl: one featuring the original record, as it was intended, and the other … Read more

Radiohead – “Lift” [Video]

September 13, 2017September 12, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

This track was one of most anticipated tracks from Radiohead’s OKNOTOK, their 20th anniversary reissue of OK Computer. The track now has a video which was directed by Oscar Hudson (uk music awards 16 best new director) and features Thom Yorke experiencing life in what the British call a lift also known as an elevator.

The Friday Fire Track: Melkbelly – “Middle Of”

August 10, 2021September 8, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Chicago’s Melkbelly has already been getting some hype from being on several “bands to watch” lists and the honor of having the inaugural release on … Read more

The National: Sleep Well Beast [Album Review]

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

The National Sleep Well Beast 4AD Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Sleep Well Beast is one of the most expansive sounding albums The National has … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: U-Men – “Dig It A Hole”

August 10, 2021August 25, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

I absolutely love music history. Especially when a label like Sub Pop goes back and puts effort into giving everyone a true look at something … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Duds – “Elastic Feel”

August 10, 2021August 18, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Did you think the spastic garage rock rebirth was just contained to the state of California? Well, check out today’s Friday Fire Track from the … Read more

Needles//Pins: Good Night, Tomorrow [Album Review]

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Needles//Pins Good Night, Tomorrow Mint/Dirt Cult Records [2017] Who: Vancouver power trio Needles//Pins began in 2009 and now have released their third LP with Good … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Versing – “Radio Kinski”

August 10, 2021August 11, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Seattle’s Versing have went all in and named their debut LP Nirvana. If anything, it is a nod to the past city scene as Versing’s … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Tall Friend – “Small Space”

August 10, 2021August 4, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Philadelphia, PA’s Tall Friend began as Charlie Pfaff’s solo project in the summer of 2014. In 2015, close friend Cale Cuellar joined in as a … Read more

Arcade Fire: Everything Now [Album Review]

October 23, 2017August 2, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Arcade Fire Everything Now Columbia Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Arcade Fire beat to their own drum. Album Review: You probably think the new Arcade … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Black Beach – “Cluttered Head”

August 10, 2021July 28, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

How about some plain and simple grinding indie rock? Boston, MA garage punks Black Beach have just what you are looking for. The band is … Read more

Goldfinger: The Knife [Album Review]

July 28, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Goldfinger The Knife Rise Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Goldfinger storm back onto the scene. Album Review: Legendary ska punk band Goldfinger have returned. If … Read more

Ty Segall: Melted (Orange Swirl Vinyl | 500 Copies)

May 7, 2018July 26, 2017 by Thomas Wilde

Many of Ty Segall’s releases have a limited variant but Melted (2010) has only been available on black since its release. Well, Newbury Comics with … Read more

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