Wye Oak: Shriek [Album Review]
Wye Oak Shriek Merge Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Wye Oak trades guitars for synths with (mostly) positive results Album Review: It seems a lot … Read more
Chuck E. Weiss: Red Beans And Weiss [Album Review]
Chuck E. Weiss Red Beans And Weiss ANTI- Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Chuck E. Weiss’ new record is a way cool concoction. Album Review: … Read more
The Head And The Heart New Video Annimated by Chad VanGaalen
The Head and the Heart have debuted their new animated video for “Summertime” off the band’s sophomore effort, Let’s Be Still released on Sub Pop … Read more
Harvey Danger: Where Have All The Merrymakers Gone? – First Press
Nearly two decades after its release, Seattle indie rock band Harvey Danger’s debut full-length album, Where Have All the Merrymakers Gone?, will be released on … Read more
Gem Club: In Roses [Album Review]
Gem Club In Roses Hardly Art Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Take a serene walk through the park with Gem Club. Album Review: Gem Club … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: 1,2,3 – “When The Levee Broke At The County Fair”
As you crest the hill of your favorite roller coaster have you ever thought about something going wrong? How about the amusement park being hit … Read more
Chad VanGaalen: Shrink Dust [Album Review]
Chad VanGaalen Shrink Dust Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Shrink Dust is an “everything but the kitchen sink” album that works. Album Review: … Read more
Sonic Avenues: Mistakes [Album Review]
Sonic Avenues Mistakes Dirtnap Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Sonic Avenues keep things classy on third LP Mistakes. Album Review: Punk rock is still trying … Read more
Easton Stagger Phillips: Resolution Road [Album Review]
Easton Stagger Phillips Resolution Road Campfire Propaganda/Rebeltone Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Easton Stagger Phillips return with a sophomore record that is a breath of … Read more
Tokyo Police Club: Forcefield [Album Review]
Tokyo Police Club Forcefield Mom+Pop Music [2014] Fire Note Says: Tokyo Police Club’s Forcefield is both full of hooks and subtle. Album Review: Canadian band … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 10 (April 2014)
The Fire Note’s April Bandcamp feature finishes off the month with some new bands to fill your playlists. In this edition you can find some … Read more
Courtney Love: New Double A Side Neon Pink Vinyl LTD 3000
Not sure if you want it or not but Courtney Love returns with this limited single on 5/26/14 via Cherry Forever Records. The double A … Read more
Black Pistol Fire: Hush Or Howl [Album Review]
Black Pistol Fire Hush Or Howl Modern Outsider Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Black Pistol Fire hits the target with their second album. Album Review: … Read more
Bobby Bare Jr.: Undefeated [Album Review]
Bobby Bare Jr. Undefeated Bloodshot Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Undefeated is full of dark tales and nasty breakups, but laced with the wit and … Read more
Pixies: Indie Cindy [Album Review]
Pixies Indie Cindy PIAS Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: Though not as good as you hoped it would be, it’s definitely not as bad as … Read more
Zig Zags Share New single + LP Details + Tour Dates
Los Angeles power trio Zig Zags have signed with In The Red Records to release their Ty Segall produced debut album due out June 3rd. … Read more
Popstrangers Share New Single “Don’t Be Afraid” – Album Out 5/27
Popstrangers have revealed the second single “Don’t Be Afraid” off their forthcoming sophomore release, Fortuna. The early ’80s guitar sound with theatrical pop will leave … Read more
Sonic Avenues: Mistakes – 170 Copies Clear Vinyl Dirtnap Records
Montreal’s Sonic Avenues are back with another melodic punk rock record. Dirtnap always does a nice job of keeping the first pressings limited and this … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Dub Thompson – “No Time”
Last month, Dub Thompson, the brazen project of 19-year olds Matt Pulos (guitar) and Evan Laffer (drums), announced their debut album, 9 Songs, by sharing … Read more
Dead Wives: Buzzy Fuzzy [Album Review]
Dead Wives Buzzy Fuzzy ObscureMe Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Speedy Ortiz drummer steps out front with his own band, and the results are stellar! … Read more
Lab Partners: Seven Seas [Album Review]
Lab Partners Seven Seas Pravda Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Lab Partners have returned with an early contender for Album of the Year. Album Review: … Read more
Shy Boys: Shy Boys [Album Review]
Shy Boys Shy Boys High Dive Records[2014] Fire Note Says: Debut album from Kansas City trio quietly satisfies. Album Review: Sometimes the name a band … Read more
Medicine: “Part Time Punks” Live LP [Album Review]
Medicine “Part Time Punks” Live LP Captured Tracks [2014] Fire Note Says: Medicine releases one of the highlights on Record Store Day 2014. Album Review: … Read more
Margot & The Nuclear So & So’s: Sling Shot To Heaven [Album Review]
Margot & The Nuclear So & So’s Sling Shot To Heaven Mariel Recording Company [2014] Fire Note Says: Adjust your expectations accordingly, Margot’s cyclical warmth … Read more
Kaiser Chiefs: Education, Education, Education, & War [Album Review]
Kaiser Chiefs Education, Education, Education, & War ATO Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Don’t write off Kaiser Chiefs yet, there is still some gas left … Read more