Howler: World Of Joy [Album Review]
Howler World Of Joy Rough Trade Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Former buzz band takes a solid step forward from their debut on World of … Read more
Celebrate 20th Anniversary of GBV’s Bee Thousand with Beer and Vinyl
In early fall, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery will celebrate the spirit of indie rock greats Guided by Voices with the imperial lager BEER Thousand. To … Read more
Guided By Voices: Bee Thousand [Classic Album Revisit]
Guided By Voices Bee Thousand Scat Records Released: June 21, 1994 Producer: GBV Length: 36:30 I don’t think that anyone back in June of 1994 … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Steve Adamyk Band – “Careless”
If you were to ask me to list several top punk pop rock acts currently releasing records, Canada’s Steve Adamyk Band would be in my … Read more
Peter Bradley Adams: The Mighty Storm [Album Review]
Peter Bradley Adams The Mighty Storm I Me Mine Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Peter Bradley Adams offers up 10 tracks of Dylan-tinged folk pop. … Read more
Owen Pallett: In Conflict [Album Review]
Owen Pallett In Conflict Domino Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Owen Pallett makes an interesting and at times profound statement with In Conflict. Album Review: … Read more
Mac DeMarco: Singles Club #1 & #2 [7-Inch Feature]
Mac DeMarco Singles Club #1 & #2 Captured Tracks [2014] Subscription based 7-inch projects have all been the rave for 2014 so we could not … Read more
First Aid Kit: Stay Gold [Album Review]
First Aid Kit Stay Gold Columbia Records [2014] Fire Note Says: First Aid Kit have matured beyond their young years. Album Review: Hands down, First … Read more
Justin Townes Earle Shares Life Performance Video / Tour Dates
Just last week Justin Townes Earle announced his fifth studio album , Single Mothers, which is to be released on September 9 on Vagrant Records. … Read more
White Fence shares “Like That,” the first single from new Drag City LP
For the Recently Found Innocent is the fifth White Fence album and the first one to be recorded outside his bedroom. “Like That” is the … Read more
Cretin Stompers: Looking Forward To Being Attacked [Album Review]
Cretin Stompers Looking Forward To Being Attacked HoZac Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Cretin Stompers bring both the rock and the weird on their debut … Read more
Heavens To Betsy: Calculated [Album Review]
Heavens To Betsy Calculated Kill Rock Stars [2014] Fire Note Says: Heavens To Betsy‘s anger couldn‘t be more captivating on Calculated. Album Review: When people … Read more
White Lung: Deep Fantasy [Album Review]
White Lung Deep Fantasy Domino Records [2014] Fire Note Says: White Lung bring forward their hard hitting sound. Album Review: If Vancouver’s White Lung have … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: The Pharmacy – “Masten Lake Lagoon”
Does some lo-fi psychedelic garage rock sound up your alley? If you answered yes then this new track from Seattle’s The Pharmacy will surely get … Read more
Sun Hoax: Biome Digs EP / Full Joy EP [Album Review]
Sun Hoax Biome Digs EP / Full Joy EP Self-Released [2014] Fire Note Says: Sun Hoax is the latest offering from lo-fi auteur Dean Wells. … Read more
Beach Slang: Who Would Ever Want Anything So Broken? EP [Album Review]
Beach Slang Who Would Ever Want Anything So Broken? EP Dead Broke Rekerds [2014] Fire Note Says: Beach Slang bring back a glorious 90’s sound. … Read more
Greys: If Anything [Album Review]
Greys If Anything Carpark Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Greys’ debut LP bridges a gap between genres and offers a refreshing blend of heavy noise … Read more
The New Pornographers’ Limited LP / Multi-Color Vinyl
The New Pornographers’ highly anticipated new album, Brill Bruisers, will be released August 26 on Matador Records. You can grab a limited edition multi-colored “paint … Read more
Lucero Announce First-Ever Live Album “Live From Atlanta”, Out 8/12
Look to your left. A young couple is passionately making out. To your right, two grizzled bearded gentlemen are getting drunk and rowdy, and singing … Read more
Jack White: Lazaretto [Album Review]
Jack White Lazaretto Third Man/Columbia Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Does Jack White‘s Blunderbuss follow up deserve the same praise? Album Review: If you know … Read more
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart: Days Of Abandon [Album Review]
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Days of Abandon Yebo Music [2014] Fire Note Says: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart is a … Read more
Ty Segall Presents Manipulator, New Album Out 8/26 On Drag City
Ty Segall will make his return with a new record titled Manipulator on August 26th via Drag City Records. Manipulator of course will feature Ty’s … Read more
Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires: Dereconstructed [Album Review]
Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires Dereconstructed Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires sing it proud … Read more
Death Cab For Cutie: Live 2012 (Featuring Magik*Magik Orchestra) [Album Review]
Death Cab For Cutie Live 2012 (Featuring Magik*Magik Orchestra) Barsuk Records [2014] Fire Note Says: A solid set list and effective orchestration makes Live 2012 … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Mastodon – “Chimes At Midnight”
Mastodon has always been a band to watch. The undersea brutality of Leviathan, the debut low end ferocity of Remission, the heavy psych prog perfections … Read more