Yellow Ostrich: Cosmos [Album Review]
Yellow Ostrich Cosmos Barsuk Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Yellow Ostrich reach for the stars and release a truly stellar album. Album Review: Every great … Read more
Preston Lovinggood: Shadow Songs [Album Review]
Preston Lovinggood Shadow Songs Communicating Vessels [2014] Fire Note Says: Preston Lovinggood’s follow-up is just as strong as his debut. Album Review: Preston Lovinggood’s solo … Read more
Beck: Morning Phase [Album Review]
Beck Morning Phase Capitol Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Morning Phase is a record that has nothing to prove but everything to give! Album Review: … Read more
St. Vincent: St. Vincent [Album Review]
St. Vincent St. Vincent Loma Vista Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: St. Vincent returns with a bold sense of confidence. What does that mean for … Read more
The Maravines: The Maravines [Album Review]
The Maravines The Maravines Mint 400 Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The New Jersey duo The Maravines are strong out of the gates with their … Read more
Bunbury Festival Lineup: Flaming Lips, Paramore, Fall Out Boy Headline
Last year we had a great time at the Bunbury Festival. The 2014 lineup has just been announced and we are already targeting some must … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Amen Dunes – “Lonely Richard”
Amen Dunes, the project of New York-based Damon McMahon, is set to release his third full-length album, Love, May 13th on Sacred Bones Records. Amen … Read more
Mozes And The Firstborn: Mozes And The Firstborn [Album Review]
Mozes And The Firstborn Mozes And The Firstborn Burger Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Mozes and the Firstborn’s debut brings an excellent mix of garage … Read more
Cheatahs: Cheatahs [Album Review]
Cheatahs Cheatahs Witchita Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: Cheatahs is a maelstrom of guitars and melody! Album Review: Cheatahs have finally released their long awaited … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Radiohead B-Sides
It‘s great that Radiohead has meant so much to so many people over the years as they have influenced a countless number of bands as … Read more
Augustines: Augustines [Album Review]
Augustines Augustines Caroline International [2014] Fire Note Says: The band formerly known as We Are Augustines strip down more than just their name. Album Review: … Read more
Drowners: Drowners [Album Review]
Drowners Drowners Frenchkiss Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Drowners show off their attitude and tunes on their debut album, could they be the next big … Read more
The Shine Brothers: Hello Griefbirds! [Album Review]
The Shine Brothers Hello Griefbirds! Cardinal Fuzz Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The bands’ name says it all, Hello Griefbirds sure does shine. Album Review: … Read more
The Afghan Whigs New Single/Video “Algiers”, Do To The Beast Presale
Do to the Beast, the first new album from The Afghan Whigs in 16 years, will be released worldwide via Sub Pop Records on April … Read more
Scott H. Biram: Nothin’ But Blood [Album Review]
Scott H. Biram Nothin’ But Blood Bloodshot Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Scott H. Biram contemplates what’s next on the hard living Nothin’ But Blood. … Read more
The Rifles: None The Wiser [Album Review]
The Rifles None The Wiser Cooking Vinyl [2014] Fire Note Says: The Rifles return to their more rocking sound with triumphant results! Album Review: The … Read more
Announcing: Jad Fair, Joyful Noise 2014 Artist In Residence!
Joyful Noise Recordings is starting something interesting called “Artist In Residence.” It is a year long campaign featuring the legendary Jad Fair! In addition to … Read more
Koji Announces Spring Solo Tour
Pennsylvania based activist/performing artist Koji will be back out on the road this spring for a set of solo dates starting March 11 in Roanoke, … Read more
Death Of Samantha: If Memory Serves Us Well [Album Review]
Death Of Samantha If Memory Serves Us Well St. Valentine Records [2014] Fire Note Says: If Memory Serves Us Well is a fierce reminder of … Read more
Graham Repulski: Ballerina Arcade EP [Album Review]
Graham Repulski Ballerina Arcade EP Shorter Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: Short and to the point lo-fi goodness! Album Review: “We could smash guitars” is … Read more
Lydia Loveless: Somewhere Else [Album Review]
Lydia Loveless Somewhere Else Bloodshot Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Loveless is a true original – raw, edgy and willing to rock! Album Review: You … Read more
Guided By Voices: Motivational Jumpsuit [Album Review]
Guided By Voices Motivational Jumpsuit GBV Inc. [2014] Fire Note Says: GBV hit a home run with their strongest “classic lineup reunion” album yet! Album … Read more
Bombay Bicycle Club: So Long, See You Tomorrow [Album Review]
Bombay Bicycle Club So Long, See You Tomorrow Island Records[2014] Fire Note Says: Bombay Bicycle Club continue to evolve in strange and unexpected ways. Album … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Thee Oh Sees – “Penetrating Eye”
If there’s one philosophy here at The Fire Note, too much John Dwyer is never a bad thing-or at least it hasn’t been a problem … Read more
Kishi Bashi: Live On Valentine’s [Album Review]
Kishi Bashi Live On Valentine’s Joyful Noise Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: Just in time for Valentine’s day Kishi Bashi reinvents the magic in a … Read more