The Fire Note Writer Edition Top Albums of 2014
The Fire Note wouldn’t be possible without the talented writers that have signed on here to share their educated thoughts and true enjoyment of music … Read more
Video Premiere: Matthew Squires And The Learning Disorders – “A Strange Piece”
Austin has been a hotbed for the singer-songwriter all the way back to the times of Willie Nelson, so it is no surprise these days … Read more
Guided By Voices: Beer Thousand Box Set [Review]
If you are a Guided By Voices fan then you have probably been on the hunt for the newly released Dogfish Head Beer Thousand box … Read more
The New Basement Tapes: Lost On The River [Album Review]
The New Basement Tapes Lost On The River Harvest Records [2014] Fire Note Says: A pleasant exploration of early Dylan through the eyes of some … Read more
Amen Dunes Announces Spring Tour and New EP
Amen Dunes just announced a spring tour to support the “Cowboy Worship” EP out January 20 via Sacred Bones. After a solid release with this … Read more
Lemuria Share New 7″ Track from 40 Page Comic Split
Here is a sneak peek at a track from Lemuria’s upcoming 7″ / Comic Book split. The 7″, produced by Mark Ryan of the Marked … Read more
Ty Segall To Release 1st Playable Pair Of 3D Glasses With “Mr. Face” EP
Famous Class has announced Ty Segall’s brand new “Mr. Face” EP! It is a gatefold double 7″ EP packed with four jams. It also doubles … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 17 (November/December 2014)
Welcome to the holiday season and our final Bandcamp feature of 2014. Good things await your ear as The Fire Note spotlights bewitching songs from … Read more
Christian Bland & The Revelators: The Unseen Green Obscene [Album Review]
Christian Bland & The Revelators The Unseen Green Obscene The Reverberation Appreciation Society [2014] Fire Note Says: Christian Bland and the Revelators third album is … Read more
Bush: Man On The Run [Album Review]
Bush Man On The Run BMG [2014] Fire Note Says: Bush pleases the crowd with the hard-rocking Man On The Run. Album Review: As a … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Coastgaard – “Rose”
I don’t know about you but a cool jangly indie rock song seems right for today. Brooklyn’s Coastgaard rushes towards you with a fresh neo-surf … Read more
A Place To Bury Strangers – “Straight” [Video]
A Place To Bury Strangers just recently announced their new album, Transfixiation (out Feb. 17th on Dead Oceans), and shared the first single, “Straight.” Today, … Read more
The Paperhead: Africa Avenue [Album Review]
The Paperhead Africa Avenue Trouble In Mind Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Paperhead play the 60’s with a modern pulse. Album Review: If you … Read more
Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil: Goliath [Album Review]
Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil Goliath Splint Entertainment [2014] Fire Note Says: Goliath is a loud, fast, rock & roll record. Album Review: It’s … Read more
Goldfinger: Goldfinger LP – Limited First Vinyl Pressing
The pre orders for the vinyl reissue of Goldfingers self-titled album have launched! SRC is pressing the album on both limited edition 180 gram colored … Read more
Dads: I’ll Be The Tornado [Album Review]
Dads I’ll Be The Tornado 6131 Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Dads brings a grunge aesthetic with a modern twist with I’ll Be The Tornado. … Read more
Flying Lotus: You’re Dead! [Album Review]
Flying Lotus You’re Dead! Warp Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Flying Lotus defies description with You’re Dead. Album Review: Flying Lotus, nee Steven Ellison, can … Read more
Kim Deal: Biker Gone [7-Inch Feature]
Kim Deal is in an exciting place right now. Playing shows with The Breeders at LA’s Hollywood Bowl with Neutral Milk Hotel and Daniel Johnston, … Read more
TV On The Radio: Seeds [Album Review]
TV On The Radio Seeds Harvest Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Seeds is a profound journey through pain and loss, and ultimately, spiritual recovery and … Read more
Wilco: Alpha Mike Foxtrot – Rare Tracks 1994-2014 [Album Review]
Wilco Alpha Mike Foxtrot: Rare Tracks 1994-2014 Nonesuch Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Rarities compilation aimed at the sweet spot of many of Wilco’s hard-core … Read more
Radio Moscow: Magical Dirt [Album Review]
Radio Moscow Magical Dirt Alive Naturalsound Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Radio Moscow sows seeds of psych while reaping funky blues riffs. Album Review: When … Read more
Prince: Art Official Age [Album Review]
Prince Art Official Age Warner Bros. Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Prince has arisen from cold storage hibernation to rock a new generation. Album Review: … Read more
Arcade Fire’s Will Butler Announces Solo Album – Policy
I honestly didn’t see this one coming but why not. Arcade Fire’s Will Butler has announced a solo effort titled Policy out March 10, 2015 … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Colleen Green – “Pay Attention”
Colleen Green’s lo-fi pop punk charm shined on her Hardly Art debut, Sock It To Me, and now we have her first single from her … Read more
Ariel Pink: Pom Pom [Album Review]
Ariel Pink Pom Pom 4AD Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Pom Pom is an insanely infectious joyride that seems to take you on a different … Read more