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The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart: Perfect Right Now: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010 [Album Review]

February 5, 2025 by Thomas Wilde

The Pains Of Being Pure At HeartPerfect Right Now: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010Slumberland Records [2025] “A time capsule of The Pains of Being Pure at … Read more

Categories Headphone Approved Music, Reissue Reviews, Reviews Tags 4.5 Headphones, Headphone Approved Reissue (4.5+ Reviews), Slumberland Records, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, Wilde

Fire Track: Surprise Chef – “Bully Ball”

February 5, 2025 by Fire Note Staff

Surprise Chef · Bully Ball Australia’s world-renowned cinematic soul outfit Surprise Chef return with new album Superb. A record that represents a change in their … Read more

Categories Fire Tracks Tags Big Crown Records, Surprise Chef

From iPad to Indie Gem: Richard Davies on The Moles’ Composition Book + “Tragedy” Premiere

February 4, 2025 by Christopher Anthony

Australian cult favorite Richard Davies has spent decades crafting offbeat, beloved indie rock—first with The Moles, Cardinal, and through a vast solo catalog. A lawyer … Read more

Categories Features, Fire Note Exclusives, Fire Tracks, Track Premiere Tags Richard Davies, Splendid Research Records, The Moles

Dax Riggs: 7 Songs For Spiders [Album Review]

February 4, 2025 by Christopher Tahy

Dax Riggs7 Songs For SpidersBright Shadow [2025] “Dax Riggs summons the darkness with 7 Songs for Spiders—a hypnotic blend of doom-laced blues and spectral fuzz.” … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Bright Shadow, Dax Riggs, Tahy

Gus Englehorn: The Hornbook [Album Review]

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 by Thomas Wilde

Gus EnglehornThe HornbookSecret City Records [2025] “Gus Englehorn rewrites the indie rock playbook with The Hornbook—a genre-blurring, storytelling triumph.” Album Overview: Gus Englehorn’s path to … Read more

Categories Headphone Approved Music, Reviews Tags 4.5 Headphones, Gus Englehorn, Headphone Approved (4.5+ Reviews), Secret City Records, Wilde

Black Country, New Road – “Besties” [Video]

January 31, 2025 by Fire Note Staff

Black Country, New Road return with the announcement of a new album, Forever Howlong, coming April 4th on Ninja Tune. Forever Howlong is their first … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Black Country New Road, Ninja Tune

The Laughing Chimes: Whispers In The Speech Machine [Album Review]

January 30, 2025 by Christopher Anthony

The Laughing ChimesWhispers In The Speech MachineSlumerbland Records [2025] “A bold evolution—Whispers in the Speech Machine expands The Laughing Chimes’ sound while staying true to … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Anthony, Slumberland Records, The Laughing Chimes

Momma – “I Want You (Fever)” [Video]

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 by Fire Note Staff

Momma’s new album Welcome to My Blue Sky will be released April 4th, 2025, via Polyvinyl Record Co. in North America, and Lucky Number. The … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Lucky Number Music, Momma, Polyvinyl Records

Ex-Vöid: In Love Again [Album Review]

January 29, 2025 by Thomas Wilde

Ex-VöidIn Love AgainTapete Records [2025] “Blending punchy guitars, heartfelt lyricism, and irresistible melodies, In Love Again proves Ex-Vöid is just getting started.” Album Overview: Ex-Vöid … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Ex-Vöid, Tapete Records, Wilde

Florist – “Have Heaven” [Video]

January 29, 2025 by Fire Note Staff

With their new album, New York minimalist folk quartet Florist invite listeners to question everything — to imagine a world where magic, surrealism, and the supernatural are … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Double Double Whammy Records, Florist

The Pro-Teens: MF TEEN: Your Concurrence In The Above Is Assumed [Album Review]

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 by Christopher Anthony

The Pro-TeensMF TEEN: Your Concurrence In The Above Is AssumedCollege Of Knowledge Records [2025] “A bold and soulful tribute that redefines MF DOOM’s legacy, one … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Anthony, College Of Knowledge Records, MF DOOM, The Pro-Teens

Fire Track: Population II – “Le thé est prêt”

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 by Fire Note Staff

Population II is a band dedicated to its disengagement, constantly working on refining their imposing, yet unpretentious sound. Composed of singer/drummer Pierre-Luc Gratton, guitarist/keyboardist Tristan … Read more

Categories Fire Tracks Tags Bonsound, Population II

Good Flying Birds: Talulah’s Tape [Album Review]

January 24, 2025 by Christopher Anthony

Good Flying BirdsTalulah’s TapeRotten Apple [2025] “Talulah’s Tape captures the lo-fi charm and heart of indie pop’s golden spirit.” Album Overview: Good Flying Birds is … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Anthony, good flying birds, Rotten Apple

Video Premiere: Hauntu – “Crooked Teeth”

January 31, 2025January 23, 2025 by Christopher Anthony

“A sonic storm of raw emotion and relentless energy—Hauntu makes their mark.” – The Fire Note We’re thrilled to premiere the latest video from San … Read more

Categories Features, Fire Note Exclusives, Video Premiere, Videos Tags Anthony, Hauntu

Upupayāma: Mount Elephant [Album Review]

January 22, 2025 by Christopher Anthony

UpupayāmaMount ElephantFuzz Club Records [2024] “A transcendent blend of global rhythms and psych-rock innovation—Mount Elephant redefines the journey inward.” Album Overview: Upupayāma is the brainchild … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Anthony, Fuzz Club Records, Upupayāma

The Men – “PO Box 96” [Video]

January 22, 2025 by Fire Note Staff

Prolific New York City punks The Men are today dropping “PO Box 96”, the second single to be lifted from their newly-announced Buyer Beware LP … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Fuzz Club Records, The Men

The Weather Station: Humanhood [Album Review]

September 11, 2025January 21, 2025 by Thomas Wilde

The Weather StationHumanhoodFat Possum Records [2025] “Humanhood captures the pulse of our times with a wider sound, daring soundscapes and profoundly human storytelling that we … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Fat Possum Records, The Weather Station, Wilde

FACS – “You Future” [Video]

January 21, 2025 by Fire Note Staff

With their sixth studio album Wish Defense (incoming Februrary 7, 2025 on Trouble In Mind Records), Chicago trio FACS take a good, long look in … Read more

Categories Videos Tags FACS, Trouble In Mind Records

Television Personalities: Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out – Radio Sessions 1980-1993 [Album Review]

January 17, 2025 by Thomas Wilde

Television PersonalitiesTune In, Turn On, Drop Out – Radio Sessions 1980-1993Fire Records [2025] “Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out delivers a treasure trove of rare … Read more

Categories Reissue Reviews, Reviews Tags Fire Records, Television Personalities, Wilde

Sharp Pins- “I Can’t Stop” [Video]

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 by Fire Note Staff

Excited to hype the upcoming re-release/expanded Sharp Pins record Radio DDR (+ 3 new songs) out March 21st on K/Perennial! Radio DDR is an excellent … Read more

Categories Videos Tags K Records, Perennial, Sharp Pins

Delivery: Force Majeure [Album Review]

January 16, 2025 by Christopher Anthony

DeliveryForce MajeureHeavenly Recordings [2025] “A bold and dynamic sophomore effort that solidifies Delivery as an essential indie rock act.“ Album Overview: Delivery, a five-piece band … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Anthony, Delivery, Heavenly Recordings

Horsegirl – “Switch Over” [Video]

January 16, 2025 by Fire Note Staff

Horsegirl — the New York-via-Chicago trio of best friends Nora Cheng, Penelope Lowenstein, and Gigi Reece — unveil the new single/video, “Switch Over,” from their … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Horsegirl, Matador Records

Lambrini Girls: Who Let The Dogs Out [Album Review]

January 15, 2025 by Christopher Anthony

Lambrini GirlsWho Let The Dogs OutCity Slang [2025] “A debut album that hits like a riot and leaves you wanting more—Lambrini Girls are punk’s fiercest … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Anthony, City Slang, Lambrini Girls

Gus Englehorn – “Metal Detector” [Video]

January 15, 2025 by Fire Note Staff

When talking about the process of the making of the video, Preda mentions “I love to work with limitations. It forces you to take a … Read more

Categories Videos

Franz Ferdinand: The Human Fear [Album Review]

January 14, 2025 by Thomas Wilde

Franz FerdinandThe Human FearDomino [2025] “The Human Fear leans into polished grooves and familiar hooks, offering moments of charm without breaking new ground.” Album Overview: … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3 Headphones, Domino, Franz Ferdinand, Wilde
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