Speedy Ortiz: Foil Deer [Album Review]
Speedy Ortiz Foil Deer Carpark Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Sometimes a band actually lives up to the hype. Album Review: Massachusetts quartet Speedy Ortiz … Read more
IZZ: Everlasting Instant [Album Review]
IZZ Everlasting Instant Self-Released [2015] Fire Note Says: IZZ continue making progressive dinner party music. Album Review: I imagine the place settings and flatware laid … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: EZTV – “The Light”
Captured Tracks is still one of my favorite labels but as their roster has grown I think some of their early core sound has been … Read more
The Apartments: The Evening Visits…And Stays For Years [Album Review]
The Apartments The Evening Visits…and Stays For Years Captured Tracks [2015] Fire Note Says: An often overlooked 80’s classic is given the deluxe reissue treatment. … Read more
JUAN WAUTERS ‘Who, Me?’ Special Edition Color LP w/ Bonus 7″
The new record from Juan Wauters, Who Me?, is up for pre-order over at Captured Tracks. This Special Edition Version comes on Colored Vinyl and … Read more
Glass Hammer: The Breaking Of The World [Album Review]
Glass Hammer The Breaking Of The World Sound Resources [2015] Fire Note Says: American Prog stalwarts use their increased exposure well. Album Review: Back in … Read more
Ex-Cult: Cigarette Machine EP [Album Review]
Ex-Cult Cigarette Machine EP Castle Face Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Ex-Cult delivers an excellent, adrenaline-filled punk rock EP. Album Review: I have to say … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Penicillin Baby – “Stick It Out”
Penicillin Baby is a psych-pop band out of Nashville, who mix fuzzy surf-pop melodies, pounding bass and rhythmic drums. Did that grab your attention? If … Read more
The National Announce Boxed Set A Lot of Sorrow / 1500 Copies
On May 5, 2013 The National collaborated with Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson on A Lot of Sorrow, a durational performance presented as part of MoMA … Read more
Passenger Peru: Light Places [Album Review]
Passenger Peru Light Places Fleeting Youth Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Brooklyn duo expands upon their excellent debut with an even better sophomore album! Album … Read more
José González: Vestiges & Claws [Album Review]
José González Vestiges & Claws Mute Records [2015] Fire Note Says: José González’s third album shows why he gives indie singer-songwriters a good name. Album … Read more
JJ Grey & Mofro: Ol’ Glory [Album Review]
JJ Grey & Mofro Ol’ Glory Provogue Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Imitation is the greatest form of appreciation. Album Review: Working out of Northern … Read more
They Might Be Giants Die Cut Vinyl Edition of new album Glean
They Might Be Giants’ new studio release, Glean, will be out April 21st. The SPECIAL DIE-CUT VINYL EDITION will not be in print for ever. … Read more
New track from Philadelphia’s Loose Tooth – “Skinny Chewy”
Fleeting Youth Records keep releasing quality music and Philadelphia’s Loose Tooth is next on the plate. You can hear what I am talking about with … Read more
Waxahatchee: Ivy Tripp [Album Review]
Waxahatchee Ivy Tripp Merge Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Indie stardom hasn’t diminished Katie Crutchfield’s songwriting flame. Album Review: It’s a tricky thing – working … Read more
Toro y Moi: What For? [Album Review]
Toro y Moi What For? Carpark Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Toro y Moi refreshes his sound on What For? Album Review: Toro y Moi … Read more
Death Cab For Cutie: Kintsugi [Album Review]
Death Cab For Cutie Kintsugi Atlantic Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Kintsugi is a break up record that doesn’t hit all of its marks. Album … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Speedy Ortiz – “Puffer”
Speedy Ortiz could easily produce songs that sound rote. But within their 90’s indie trappings a distinct personality develops with the help of angular guitars, … Read more
Ex Hex new video for “Don’t Wanna Lose” from Rips
We really could not get enough of Ex Hex’s debut record last year as Rips landed number 5 on our Blazing Top 50. Rips’ twelve … Read more
Andy Gabbard: Fluff [Album Review]
Andy Gabbard Fluff Alive Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Andy Gabbard comes at you with a 90’s rock guitar in his hand. Album Review: Have … Read more
Godspeed You! Black Emperor: Asunder, Sweet And Other Distresses [Album Review]
Godspeed You! Black Emperor Asunder, Sweet And Other Distresses Constellation Records [2015] Fire Note Says: The noisy Canadians are back. Better run for the hills. … Read more
Courtney Barnett: Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit [Album Review]
Courtney Barnett Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit Mom + Pop / Milk! Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Barnett is not … Read more
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion: Freedom Tower – No Wave Dance Party 2015 [Album Review]
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Freedom Tower – No Wave Dance Party 2015 Mom + Pop Music [2015] Fire Note Says: The Jon Spencer Blues … Read more
Sufjan Stevens: Carrie & Lowell [Album Review]
Sufjan Stevens Carrie & Lowell Asthmatic Kitty Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Sufjan not only creates his most personal record to date but also one … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: The Splits – “Melody”
The Splits hail from Helsinki, Finland and after one spin of today’s fire track you will not be surprised that they have a love for … Read more