The Fire Note Writer Edition Top Albums of 2024
At The Fire Note, our writers are the backbone of everything we do. We want to give a heartfelt shout-out to these incredible contributors—both past … Read more
The National: Rome [Album Review]
The NationalRome4AD [2024] “From baritone ballads to raucous anthems, Rome proves why The National reign supreme on stage.” Album Overview: Releasing a live album isn’t … Read more
Hunger Anthem – “Hours and Miles”[Video]
Hunger Anthem is an indie-rock band from Athens, Georgia with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched, gritty, tightly executed power-pop immediacy, deeply rooted in a … Read more
High Rise: Disturbance Trip [Album Review]
High RiseDisturbance TripLa Musica Records/Black Editions [2024] “This fuzzed-out live set from 1992 documents High Rise at their noise-soaked best.” Album Overview: Even though they … Read more
Scarlet Rae – “Bleu” [Video]
Welcome to Bayonet Records, Scarlet Rae! Los Angeles born and Brooklyn based Scarlet Rae has been performing and releasing music since she was 15-years old. … Read more
Khana Bierbood: Monolam [Album Review]
Khana BierboodMonolamGuruguru Brain [2024] “From vibrant rhythms to introspective textures, Monolam redefines what Thai psychedelia can be.” Album Overview: Khana Bierbood, translating to “Strange Brew” … Read more
Dutch Interior – “Sandcastle Molds” [Video]
Dutch Interior — the LA County-based band of lifelong friends Jack Nugent, Conner Reeves, Davis Stewart, Noah Kurtz, and brothers Shane and Hayden Barton — … Read more
Bill Callahan: The Holy Grail – Bill Callahan’s “Smog” Dec. 10, 2001 Peel Session EP [Album Review]
Bill CallahanThe Holy Grail: Bill Callahan’s “Smog” Dec. 10, 2001 Peel Session EPDrag City Records [2024] “Callahan redefines minimalism in this captivating BBC session.” Album … Read more
FACS – “Desire Path” [Video]
On their sixth studio album Wish Defense (incoming Feburary 7, 2025 on Trouble In Mind Records), Chicago trio FACS take a good, long look in … Read more
Heavy Moss: Dead Slow [Album Review]
Heavy MossDead Slowp(doom) Records [2024] “Heavy Moss delivers a vibrant fusion of dreamy atmospheres and grounded rock grooves on the simmering Dead Slow.” Album Overview: … Read more
The Men – “Pony” [Video]
New York City rock band The Men are today announcing their latest full-length Buyer Beware and sharing the lead single and opening track “Pony”—a piece … Read more
Michael Kiwanuka: Small Changes [Album Review]
Michael KiwanukaSmall ChangesGeffen Records [2024] “A bold evolution of sound and spirit—Small Changes marks a new chapter in Michael Kiwanuka’s soulful storytelling.” Album Overview: Michael … Read more
Greg Freeman – “Long Distance Driver Acoustic (Feat. Merce Lemon)” [Video]
Vermont’s finest, Greg Freeman, has recently signed with Canvasback/Transgressive Records. To celebrate this exciting partnership, his critically acclaimed debut LP, I Looked Out, is being … Read more
Kim Deal: Nobody Loves You More [Album Review]
Kim DealNobody Loves You More4AD [2024] “From orchestral surprises to indie rock grit, Kim Deal delivers a solo debut that’s nothing short of stunning.” Album … Read more
Sleeper’s Bell – “Over” [Video]
Sleeper’s Bell — the Chicago folk duo of Blaine Teppema (vocals/guitar) and Evan Green (guitar) — announce their debut album, Clover, out February 7th via Angel Tapes / Fire … Read more
Father John Misty: Mahashmashana [Album Review]
Father John MistyMahashmashanaSub Pop Records [2024] “Mahashmashana is Father John Misty at his sharpest—lyrically daring, sonically expansive, and utterly unforgettable.” Album Overview: Father John Misty, … Read more
Frog Eyes – “E-E-Y-O-R-E (That’s Me!)” [Video]
Vancouver indie-rock greats Frog Eyes share “E-E-Y-O-R-E (That’s Me!)”, their latest single. Frog Eyes on the track, “”E-E-Y-O-R-E” has that riff that happens in the … Read more
Alvilda: C’est Déjà L’heure [Album Review]
AlvildaC’est Déjà L’heureStatic Shock Records [2024] “Ten tracks, thirty minutes, and endless hooks—Alvilda proves that language is no barrier to great music.” Album Overview: Alvilda … Read more
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart – “Say No To Love” [Video]
The Pains of Being Pure At Heart exploded out of the late 00s Brooklyn indie scene with a bright, distinctive sound that paid tribute to … Read more
Andrew Gabbard: Ramble & Rave On! [Album Review]
Andrew GabbardRamble & Rave On!Colemine/Karma Chief Records [2024] “Andrew Gabbard’s Ramble & Rave On! seamlessly blends 60s-inspired pop, alt-country twang, and psychedelic rock into a … Read more
Kim Deal – “Nobody Loves You More”[Video]
Ahead of this Friday’s release of her debut solo album, Nobody Loves You More, Kim Deal shares its title track “Nobody Loves You More” today. … Read more
Doug Gillard Reflects on the Return of Children’s Crusade
In a nostalgic nod to Cleveland’s gritty post-punk scene, Doug Gillard, best known as the guitarist for Guided By Voices, has just reissued A Duty-Dance … Read more
The Gits – “Second Skin” (2024 Remaster) [Official Live Video]
Sub Pop is proud to share the news that we are the new home of The Gits, the ferocious Seattle punk band fronted by the … Read more
The Spyrals – “Dream Believin'” [Video]
Forming in 2009 in San Francisco, The Spyrals quickly became renowned for their loud, live, and magnetic performances. Aiming to capture the vivacity of their … Read more
Wussy: Cincinnati Ohio [Album Review]
WussyCincinnati OhioShake It Records [2024] “Raw Harmonies and Haunting Storytelling: Cincinnati Ohio Finds Wussy at Their Reflective Best.” Album Overview: 2020 was a hard year … Read more