With the news of Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave) passing away last night at the age of 52, it only seemed appropriate to go back to this Badmotorfinger staple “Outshined” in tribute.
RIP Chris – he will be missed.
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: 40th Anniversary Tour [Concert Review]
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers w/ Joe Walsh: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO – May 12, 2017 When Tom Petty led the Heartbreakers to the … Read more
Andy Gabbard – “Juice” [Video]
Andy Gabbard is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Dayton, Ohio, who plays with Buffalo Killers, a band that he founded with his brother Zachary. He is also a former member of Thee Shams, a garage rock band that he joined when he was seventeen.
Andy’s solo work so far has been compared to Brian Wilson, Matthew Sweet, Superdrag and even Dinosaur Jr. His new sophomore album, Plenum Castle, is a departure from the his debut Fluff as he as it said to feature new sounds and styles, while showcasing his engaging songwriting.
The video for “Juice” is the first single from his forthcoming sophomore solo album which is out July 14th via Alive Naturalsound Records.
Ryan Adams: Prisoner B-Sides [Album Review]
Ryan Adams Prisoner B-Sides PAX-AM [2017] Fire Note Says: Don’t be fooled by the “b-sides” tag on this collection. Album Review: I have recently read … Read more
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Limited DME Exclusive LP Bundle)
Hey Guardians of the Galaxy fans. Here is a bundle over at Disney that might interest you. You get both the cassette and 2LP black … Read more
Laura Marling: Semper Femina [Album Review]
Laura Marling Semper Femina Kobalt Music [2017] Fire Note Says: The prolific Laura Marling keeps improving. Album Review: You don’t read or hear much about … Read more
Here Lies Man: Here Lies Man [Album Review]
Here Lies Man Here Lies Man RidingEasy Records [2017] Who: Marcos Garcia is the guitarist for Antibalas and frontman for Chico Mann. Here Lies Man … Read more
Bob Dylan: Triplicate [Album Review]
Bob Dylan Triplicate Columbia Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Dylan attempts to “uncover” these familiar songs. Album Review: By now, any fan of Bob Dylan … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: High Signs – “A Much Larger Ocean”
We get hundreds of submissions, so it always feels like a small win when someone reaches out and TFN likes what they hear from the … Read more
Slowdive: Slowdive [Album Review]
Slowdive Slowdive Dead Oceans [2017] Who: Slowdive is Neil Halstead (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Christian Savill (guitar), Nick Chaplin (bass), Rachel Goswell (vocals) and Simon Scott … Read more
The National Return: New Album, Tour & Limited Vinyl
The National have announced their 7th studio album – Sleep Well Beast – to be released on September 8th via 4AD. Sleep Well Beast was … Read more
Sean Rowe: New Lore [Album Review]
Sean Rowe New Lore ANTI- [2017] Fire Note Says: Combining ingredients as limited and plain as vocals, piano, strings and silence, Sean Rowe’s New Lore … Read more
The Babe Rainbow: The Babe Rainbow (Forrest Green Vinyl | 1000 Copies)
With the help of King Gizzard, the Australian music scene has been really getting some spotlight over here and Flightless Records has been leading the … Read more
TFN New Music Spotlight: Lost Balloons – “Numb”
Texas and Japan team up for a trans-pacific, 2 man summertime pop explosion! Lost Balloons are Jeff Burke (Radioactivity, Marked Men, etc etc) and Yusuke … Read more
Perfume Genius – “Die 4 You” [Video]
Perfume Genius (aka Mike Hadreas) has just released the second video from his album No Shape, which came out last Friday. “Die 4 You” is directed by Floria Sigismondi (David Bowie, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake) and features the artwork of Rosa Verloop.
The No Shape tour starts tomorrow:
Wed, May 10 – Magic Stick Lounge – Detroit, MI
Thu, May 11 – Virgin Mobile Mod Club – Toronto
Fri, May 12 – Theatre Fairmount – Montreal, QC
Sat, May 13 – Royale – Boston, MA
Mon, May 15 – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC
Tue, May 16 – Brooklyn Steel – Brooklyn, NY
Thu, May 18 – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA
Fri, May 19 – Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro, NC
Sat, May 20 – Terminal West – Atlanta, GA
Sun, May 21 – Exit/In – Nashville, TN
Tue, May 23 – Back Room at Colectivo – Milwaukee
Wed, May 24 – Cedar Cultural Center – Minneapolis
Thu, May 25 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL
Fri, June 16 – Eaux Claires Festival – Eau Claire, WI
Sat, June 17 – Eaux Claires Festival – Eau Claire, WI
Sat, July 15 – Imperial – Vancouver, BC
Sun, Jul 16 – Revolution Hall – Portland, OR
Tue, Jul 18 – The Independent – San Francisco CA
Wed, Jul 19 – The Independent – San Francisco CA
Sun, Jul 23 – Capitol Hill Block Party – Seattle WA
Thundercat: Drunk [Album Review]
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The Afghan Whigs: In Spades [Album Review]
The Afghan Whigs In Spades Sub Pop Records [2017] Fire Note Says: The Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli returns with a more compositionally rich and textured … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Walrus – “In Timely Fashion”
Cool band name, cool song and cool label. What more do you need for a Friday Fire Track? That is right – these three ingredients … Read more
Sorority Noise: You’re Not As_____As You Think [Album Review]
Sorority Noise You’re Not As_____As You Think Triple Crown Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Ever-evolving emo rockers Sorority Noise fully come into their own on … Read more
Dave Perkins: Fugitive Colors [Album Review]
Dave Perkins Fugitive Colors Lugnut Music [2017] Fire Note Says: Longtime Nashville guitarist sideman, delivers another record of strong songs, and blistering guitar work. Album … Read more
Mac DeMarco: This Old Dog [Album Review]
Mac DeMarco This Old Dog Captured Tracks [2017] Fire Note Says: Mac DeMarco dives deep for one of his most engaging records to date. Album … Read more
Depeche Mode: Spirit [Album Review]
Depeche Mode Spirit Columbia Records [2017] Fire Note Says: On their 14th studio album, synth pop pioneers Depeche Mode have become more predictable compared to … Read more
Moon Duo: Occult Architecture, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 [Album Review]
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The Friday Fire Track: Dream Machine – “All For A Chance”
Take me back Matthew Melton! That is what lo-fi master Melton and his new band with his wife Doris, called Dream Machine, is all about. … Read more
Damaged Bug: Bunker Funk [Album Review]
Damaged Bug Bunker Funk Castle Face Records [2017] Who: Damaged Bug is the very low profile side project of the super busy John Dwyer of … Read more