The Fire Note Writer Edition Top Albums of 2025
At The Fire Note, our writers are the spark behind every review, premiere, and hidden gem we feature. Their curiosity, their deep listening, and their … Read more
Amplified Vault: Decoding Oasis – Ranking Every Album
Amplified Vault: A Monthly Deep Dive into Iconic Albums & Artists Amplified Vault unpacks legendary discographies, decoding what made them matter—and how they still resonate. … Read more
Pierpont & Helgeson: Of Time [Album Review]
Pierpont & HelgesonOf TimeSecret Stash Records [2025] “Pierpont and Helgeson build a world of mood and motion that hooks you long before the final scene.” … Read more
Ratboys – “What’s Right?” [Video]
Ratboys Drift Into the Unknown with “What’s Right?” — a glowing slow-burn from their next chapter Ratboys are back with a new single, “What’s Right?,” … Read more
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: Live God [Album Review]
Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsLive GodPIAS Recordings [2025] “A fierce, soul-shaking snapshot of Nick Cave in full command.” Album Overview: Nick Cave and The … Read more
Dove Ellis – “Pale Song” [Video]
Irish singer songwriter Dove Ellis rolls out the official video for “Pale Song,” and it hits with that late night, heart-in-your-throat intensity he’s quickly becoming … Read more
Bee Bee Sea: Stanzini Can Be Allright [Album Review]
Bee Bee SeaStanzini Can Be AllrightWild Honey Records [2025] “Bee Bee Sea focus their live-wire spark into a more assured indie sound that hits whether … Read more
Kiwi Jr. – “Hard Drive, Ontario” [Video]
Kiwi Jr. Hit the Gas and Get Weird in “Hard Drive, Ontario” Kiwi Jr. just dropped the video for their new single “Hard Drive, Ontario,” … Read more
Glyders: Forever [Album Review]
GlydersForeverDrag City Records [2025] “A wide open groove trip where classic roots meet modern psych.” Album Overview: Glyders formed in Chicago in 2014 when guitarist … Read more
ira glass – “that’s it/that? that’s all you can say?” [Video]
ira glass Drop Their Most Ferocious Cut Yet ira glass are back with another jolt of electricity, in “that’s it/that? that’s all you can say?” … Read more
Whitney: Small Talk [Album Review]
WhitneySmall TalkAWAL [2025] “A breezy, late-afternoon groove that proves Whitney still shine brightest when they keep it simple and sincere.” Album Overview: Whitney formed in … Read more
Living Hour – “Texting” [Video]
Living Hour turn the smallest moments into something cinematic. “Texting,” is one of Living Hour’s standout tracks from their new album Internal Drone Infinity, out … Read more
The Vinyl Rewind — Black Wax Friday: RSD Titles to Check Out (VR-006)
Record Store Day Black Friday hits this Friday, 11/28, and this year’s lineup has some titles worth bundling up and getting in line early. Along … Read more
Upupayāma: Live At Fuzz Club Festival 2025 [Album Review]
UpupayāmaLive At Fuzz Club Festival 2025Fuzz Club Records [2025] “Upupayāma turn the Fuzz Club stage into a swirling, six-piece gateway to a bold, wide-open territory.” … Read more
The Gnomes – “Flippin’ Stomp” [Video]
Swinging Sixties Spirit, Melbourne Style The Gnomes come flying out of their Frankston garages and straight into your speakers with their video for “Flippin’ Stomp,” … Read more
Automatic: Is It Now? [Album Review]
AutomaticIs It Now?Stones Throw Records [2025] “A sleek, rhythmic jolt that proves Automatic are operating on their own wavelength.” Album Overview: Automatic formed in Los … Read more
Sharp Pins: Balloon Balloon Balloon [Album Review]
Sharp PinsBalloon Balloon BalloonK/Perennial Records [2025] “A 21-track jangle-pop shimmer with the heart of Alien Lanes and the glow of a lost ’60s classic.” Album … Read more
The Vinyl Rewind — Analog Legends, Tape Ghosts & Electric Rebirth (VR-005)
This edition dives into the pillars of American music — jazz immortality, college-rock genesis, Canadian alt-rock charm, ‘90s post-hardcore heat, and long-awaited emo excavation. Five … Read more
Mariachi El Bronx – “Forgive Or Forget” [Video]
Punk Hearts, Charro Suits, Big Feelings — Mariachi El Bronx Are Back Los Angeles genre busters Mariachi El Bronx have returned with the video for … Read more
Magic Fig: Valerian Tea [Album Review]
Magic FigValerian TeaExploding In Sound Records [2025] “A cosmic Canterbury dream! Valerian Tea brews classic psych into something unmistakably new.” Album Overview: Canterbury Scene psychedelic-prog … Read more
Robber Robber- “Talkback” [Video]
Robber Robber Kick Up Dust With “Talkback” — A Flicker, A Flash, and Full-On Frenzy Robber Robber just leveled up. The Burlington, Vermont shape shifters … Read more
The Gnomes: The Gnomes [Album Review]
The GnomesThe GnomesDog Meat Records [2025] “Instant hooks, live-room energy, and zero filler—your next favorite Aussie band starts here.” Album Overview: The Gnomes began as … Read more
Fire Track: Pierpont & Helgeson – “Zaragoza”
“Southwest Shadows. Twin Cities Heat.” The third track from Pierpont & Helgeson’s upcoming album Of Time is “Zaragoza” and it hits like a sun-bleached postcard … Read more
Drive-By Truckers: Decoration Day (The Definitive Decoration Day) [Classic Album Revisit]
Drive-By TruckersDecoration Day (The Definitive Decoration Day)New West Records [2025] Released: June 17, 2003/Reissue: November 14, 2025Producer: David BarbeLength: 65 minutes / Reissue – 153 … Read more
Bad Trips – “Trapped Under Ice” [Video]
“A Mind-Melting Trip“ NYC experimental/noise trio Bad Trips are back with a brand-new visual for “Trapped Under Ice,” a standout cut from their freshly released … Read more