Margot & the Nuclear So & So’s: Track Highlights
It’s finally time for Margot & the Nuclear So & So’s to grace us with their new album Sling Shot to Heaven. I have to … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Gold-Bears – “For You”
Atlanta-based noise pop band Gold-Bears have just announced the follow up to 2011’s Are You Falling In Love?. Their sophomore album Dalliance will be released … Read more
Secret Colours: Positive Distractions Part I & II [Album Review]
Secret Colours Positive Distractions Part I & II Self-Released [2014] Fire Note Says: Secret Colours remain consistent on their two EP split. Album Review: Secret … Read more
Record Store Day Is This Saturday, April 19th! – Warner Bros. List
As an official sponsor of Record Store Day Warner Bros. Records would like to remind you that everybody’s favorite Holiday is this Saturday, April 19th. … Read more
Skating Polly: Fuzz Steilacoom [Album Review]
Skating Polly Fuzz Steilacoom Chap Stereo [2014] Fire Note Says: Skating Polly‘s Fuzz Steilacoom suffers from a pleasant multiple personality disorder. Album Review: Having just … Read more
My Chemical Romance: May Death Never Stop You – The Greatest Hits 2001-2013
My Chemical Romance May Death Never Stop You: The Greatest Hits 2001-2013 Reprise Records [2014] Fire Note Says: May Death Never Stop You works as … Read more
First single from Happyness’ Debut Album ‘Weird Little Birthday’
Happyness will release their self-produced debut album – Weird Little Birthday – on June 16. The album follows their eponymous debut EP released at the … Read more
The Both: The Both [Album Review]
The Both The Both SuperEgo Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Aimee Mann and Ted Leo join forces and form The Both. Album Review: The music … Read more
Woods: With Light And With Love [Album Review]
Woods With Light And With Love Woodsist Records [2014] Fire Note Says: With Light and With Love is the 5th amazing album in a row … Read more
Mahayla: Electricspaceagesweetheart [Album Review]
Mahayla Electricspaceagesweetheart Serial Lover Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Electricspaceagesweetheart is a welcome listening pleasure for fans of 90’s era alt-rock. Album Review: Mahayla’s Electricspaceagesweetheart … Read more
2014 Record Store Day Staff Picks
It is that time a year again when vinyl gets its day in the sun. That is this coming Saturday (April 19th) Record Store Day … Read more
KISS: KISSTERIA – 34 LP Set / Limited to 1000 Box Sets
So this kind of treatment happens when you are inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Yes, I know it is KISS but … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Strand Of Oaks – “Goshen ’97” (Feat. J Mascis)
Here is the first single from Goshen, Indiana’s Strand of Oaks appropriately titled “Goshen ’97.” Founder and leader Tim Showalter has previously released several more … Read more
The Afghan Whigs: Do To The Beast [Album Review]
The Afghan Whigs Do To The Beast Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: 16 years? No problem – The Afghan Whigs pick right back … Read more
Doug Tuttle: Doug Tuttle [Album Review]
Doug Tuttle Doug Tuttle Trouble In Mind Records[2014] Fire Note Says: Former MMOSS guitarist takes off on a solo trip back to the psychedelic sixties. … Read more
Doug Gillard: Parade On [Album Review]
Doug Gillard Parade On Nine Mile Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Parade On perfectly showcases Gillard’s multi instrumental skills and catchy melodies. Album Review: I … Read more
Unwelcome Guests: Wavering [Album Review]
Unwelcome Guests Wavering Dirt Cult Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Buffalo’s Unwelcome Guests offer you an honest 30 minutes of rock on their new record, … Read more
Jack White Confirms Headline Tour / New Album Out June 10
Jack White has announced his first headline dates in support of his new album Lazaretto, out June 10th on Third Man Records/Columbia. The shows will … Read more
The Both – “Milwaukee” Video (Ted Leo and Aimee Mann)
For this collaborative project called The Both, critically acclaimed musicians Aimee Mann and Ted Leo have joined forces. Building on a friendship forged while they … Read more
Strand Of Oaks / Special Ed Clear Vinyl / Ltd Ed 7″ w/ National Cover
Strand of Oaks new album ‘HEAL’ will be out June 24th via Dead Oceans. Lead by Tim Showalter, Strand Of Oaks is on the verge … Read more
Tweens: Tweens [Album Review]
Tweens Tweens Frenchkiss Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Tweens show solid results on their debut. Album Review: If there‘s anything to talk about when introducing … Read more
together PANGEA: Badillac [Album Review]
together PANGEA Badillac Harvest Records [2014] Fire Note Says: LA trio does garage punk the way it’s supposed to be done. Album Review: I’ll be … Read more
PUP: PUP [Album Review]
PUP PUP SideOneDummy Records [2014] Fire Note Says: PUP give punk a fresh breath. Album Review: In this modern age of punk there are only … Read more
Liars: Mess [Album Review]
Liars Mess Mute Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Liars confound and amaze with each release – and Mess is no exception. Album Review: Liars just … Read more
Dirty/Clean: Welt Am Draht [Album Review]
Dirty/Clean Welt Am Draht Self-Released [2014] Fire Note Says: Fans of vintage synth rock will love the debut album from Dayton, Ohio’s new darlings Dirty/Clean. … Read more