Thumpers: Galore [Album Review]
Thumpers Galore Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Thumpers debut has its moments but runs a tad long. Album Review: It always interest me … Read more
The Rebel Set: How To Make A Monster [Album Review]
The Rebel Set How To Make A Monster Burger Records/Silver Hornet [2014] Fire Note Says: The Rebel Set revel in paying tribute to the Surf … Read more
Sun Kil Moon: Benji [Album Review]
Sun Kil Moon Benji Caldo Verde Records [2014] Fire Note Says: An intense lyrical driven record from Sun Kil Moon that takes a deep look … Read more
Young Giant: Mind Over Matter [Album Review]
Young The Giant Mind Over Matter Fueled by Ramen Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Young The Giant’s sophomore LP is slick and crisp. Album Review: … Read more
Brody Dalle Releases New Track From Upcoming Solo Record
TFN absolutly loved The Distillers, so when frontwoman Brody Dalle announcd she was going solo we got a bit excited. Her last band, Spinerette, was … Read more
Sleepers Work Video Premiere || “Dawn And The Moon”
The Fire Note is happy to premiere the new video from Sleepers Work. Sleepers Work is the project of William Flynn; NY based multi-instrumentalist and … Read more
Maxïmo Park: Too Much Information [Album Review]
Maxïmo Park Too Much Information Daylighting Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Maxïmo Park look to shake up their sound on their fifth lp, with mostly … Read more
Speedy Ortiz: Real Hair EP [Album Review]
Speedy Ortiz Real Hair EP Carpark Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Speedy Ortiz return with a four track EP that will leave you wanting more! … Read more
Motel Beds: These Are The Days Gone By [Album Review]
Motel Beds These Are The Days Gone By Misra Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Motel Beds release a compilation that you need to hear! Album … Read more
The Outfit: Tough Kids EP [Album Review]
The Outfit Tough Kids EP Hot Congress Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Outfit aims to please with their EP Tough Kids. Album Review: Denver’s … Read more
Pixies Rock Sold-Out Crowd with 100 minute, 30 Song Set [Concert Review]
There’s been a lot of turmoil in Pixie-land of late. With the departure of Kim Deal and her replacement Kim Shattuck, attention has been understandably … Read more
Tony Molina Shares Another Track from Dissed & Dismissed Reissue
Have you checked out veteran Bay Area musician Tony Molina yet? Since 2002, Molina has played in several bands including Dystrophy, Ovens, Lifetime Problems, Caged … Read more
Curtis Harding Limited Gold 7-Inch from Burger Records
“Soul isn’t a feeling, a sound or a movement. It’s a connection, a current in the air — the spark of recognition, and emotions leaping … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Margot & The Nuclear So And So’s – “Hello, San Francisco”
2013 made for an interesting year in music, not that it wasn’t packed full of its own surprises. It only seemed that there were a … Read more
The New Mendicants: Into The Lime [Album Review]
The New Mendicants Into The Lime Ashmont Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Pernice Brothers + Teenage Fanclub = Creamy Pop Heaven Album Review: When … Read more
Big Head Todd And The Monsters: Black Beehive [Album Review]
Big Head Todd And The Monsters Black Beehive Shout! Factory [2017] Fire Note Says: After 25 years, Big Head Todd & The Monsters have remained … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Red Hot Chili Pepper Tracks
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been taking some heat this week after it was noticed that they didn’t “plug in” for their Super Bowl … Read more
Broken Bells: After The Disco [Album Review]
Broken Bells After The Disco Columbia Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Broken Bells’ second LP could use a bit more energy. Album Review: James Mercer … Read more
Water Liars: Water Liars [Album Review]
Water Liars Water Liars Fat Possum Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Water Liars return with another batch of emotional sing-alongs. Album Review: Don’t let the … Read more
The Verlaines: Hallelujah All The Way Home/Juvenillia [Album Review]
The Verlaines Hallelujah All The Way Home/Juvenilia Captured Tracks/Flying Nun[1985,1987/2013] Fire Note Says: Captured Tracks continues reissuing essential albums from the Flying Nun catalog. Album … Read more
New video: Albert Hammond, Jr. – Strange Tidings from the AHJ EP
Here is the new video from Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr.’s titled “Strange Tidings.” It is the third from last years AHJ EP (TFN Review), … Read more
Neighborhood Brats: Total Dementia [7-Inch Feature]
Neighborhood Brats “Total Dementia” + 3 Dirtnap Records [2014] How about a female-fronted Black Flag? Sounds interesting doesn’t it. Well, Los Angeles band Neighborhood Brats … Read more
Juan Wauters: N.A.P. North American Poetry [Album Review]
Juan Wauters N.A.P. North American Poetry Captured Tracks [2014] Fire Note Says: The Beets frontman, Juan Wauters, goes acoustic on solo debut. Album Review: N.A.P. … Read more
Passenger Peru: Passenger Peru [Album Review]
Passenger Peru Passenger Peru Fleeting Youth Records [2014] Fire Note Says: A stunning debut from Brooklyn duo, Passenger Peru! Album Review: Every now and then … Read more
Gloom Balloon: You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Disaster / Fix The Sunshine Pts. 1-7 (An Ode To Bill Doss) [Album Review]
Gloom Balloon You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Disaster / Fix The Sunshine Pts. 1-7 (An Ode To Bill Doss) Maximum Ames Records [2013] … Read more