The Smith Street Band SideOneDummy Debut LTD Vinyl
The Smith Street Band’s upcoming album, Throw Me In The River, is now available for pre-order at SideOneDummy. The pressing is limited to 1,000 total … Read more
Veruca Salt American Thighs Vinyl Exclusive: Pre-Order Now!
Here is a good way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Veruca Salt’s American Thighs. A new pressing from Newbury Comics on exclusive clear red … Read more
Sharon Jones To Sing National Anthem At Tonight’s NFL Game
Sharon Jones is set to sing the national anthem for the NFL game tonight, Monday, October 6th. The game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington … Read more
2014 MidPoint Music Festival Recap [Concert Review]
Cincinnati’s MidPoint Music Festival was once again a success this year with another solid lineup. I will be the first to admit that when I … Read more
Ex Hex: Rips [Album Review]
Ex Hex Rips Merge Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Ex Hex debut backs up its album title! Album Review: Ex Hex has quickly become one … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Boson Higgs – “Blacktop”
Sydney’s Boson Higgs deliver plenty of true blues driven and distortion soaked rock on their debut single “Blacktop.” The track may not be new or … Read more
Weezer: Everything Will Be Alright In The End [Album Review]
Weezer Everything Will Be Alright In The End Republic Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Weezer make a record I think fans will enjoy! Album Review: … Read more
The Rural Alberta Advantage: Mended With Gold [Album Review]
The Rural Alberta Advantage Mended With Gold Saddle Creek Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Rural Alberta Advantage show their heart beat on Mended With … Read more
Straight Arrows: Rising [Album Review]
Straight Arrows Rising HoZac Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Australian garage rockers with plenty of fuzz and lots of actual tunes! Album Review: This Australian … Read more
Rancid New Album ‘…Honor Is All We Know’ / LTD Vinyl
Rancid will release their new album titled …Honor Is All We Know on October 27 via Hellcat / Epitaph Records. Honor Is All We Know … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 15 (September 2014)
The Fire Note’s September Bandcamp feature is kicking off fall with 10 artists that should be on your campfire playlists. In this edition you will … Read more
Weezer goes to the moon on new video – “Back To The Shack”
Ready to go to the moon? Weezer is already there on their new video for “Back To The Shack.” It is the lead single to … Read more
King Tuff: Black Moon Spell [Album Review]
King Tuff Black Moon Spell Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Kyle Thomas returns to cast his Black Moon Spell. Album Review: In my … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Exit Verse – “Seeds”
Today’s Friday Fire Track is a new song off the debut self-titled full-length from Chicago’s Exit Verse. The group is sort of an indie supergroup … Read more
The Kooks: Listen [Album Review]
The Kooks Listen Astralwerks Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Kooks attempt growth! Album Review: For a record I never have need to listen to … Read more
10 Rock n Roll Artists Not To Miss at the MidPoint Music Festival: Sept 25-27
So far, we have covered indie-folk, indie artists and now for our final spotlight installment on the MidPoint Music Festival – Rock n Roll! I … Read more
10 Indie Artists Not To Miss at the MidPoint Music Festival: Sept 25-27
MidPoint has some bigger names in the indie department performing this year like Panda Bear, Real Estate, The Afghan Whigs, OK Go and The Raveonettes … Read more
10 Indie Folk Artists Not To Miss at the MidPoint Music Festival: Sept 25-27
The indie folk genre keeps growing and out of 150 acts, Cincinnati’s MidPoint Music Festival has snagged more than enough talent to keep you club … Read more
Pink Floyd New Album Details; “The Endless River” / Out 11.10.14
Details about The Endless River, the new Pink Floyd album from David Gilmour, Rick Wright and Nick Mason, were revealed today as the album artwork … Read more
Video Premiere: Whitewash “No Sunglasses”
In the world of “I want everything now,” waiting for a song to kick in may be beyond our current society’s attention span but remember … Read more
Late Bloomer: Things Change [Album Review]
Late Bloomer Things Change Self Aware/Tor Johnson/Lunchbox Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Strong sophomore album from Charlotte , NC trio. Album Review: Let me tell … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: The Yetis – “Little Surfer Girl”
Today’s fire track is the new single from Allentown, Pennsylvania’s The Yetis. “Little Surfer Girl” sounds exactly how you would think its title suggests with … Read more
MidPoint Music Festival Preview: September 25-27 (Cincinnati)
Known for being the home of the Bengals, Reds and Skyline Chili, Cincinnati, Ohio has something else to add to the list in the MidPoint … Read more
2015 Polyvinyl 4-Track Singles Series Blind Sale Subscription
Polyvinyl Records has announced their 2015 Polyvinyl 4-Track Singles Series! The 2014 series sold out quickly and the label is offering you a first chance … Read more
PC Worship: Social Rust [Album Review]
PC Worship Social Rust Northern Spy Records / Dull Tools [2014] Fire Note Says: PC Worship stir up a disorienting sonic slurry. Album Review: My … Read more