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
John The Conqueror: The Good Life / LTD of 100 on Red Vinyl
Blues, rock and soul all take a role in John The Conqueror’s sound. Their sophomore record The Good Life is no different and you have … Read more
Minor Alps (Juliana Hatfield / Matthew Caws) Debut Music Video
Minor Alps, the collaborative of Nada Surf’s Matthew Caws and Juliana Hatfield, have premiered the Emilie and Sarah Barbault directed music video for “Waiting for … Read more
The Reverend Horton Heat: REV [Album Review]
The Revered Horton Heat REV Victory Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Reverend Horton Heat return with a rockabilly fever on REV. Album Review: I … Read more
The Pack A.D.: Do Not Engage [Album Review]
The Pack A.D. Do Not Engage Nettwerk Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Don’t be afraid to engage with Do Not Engage – it will not … Read more
The Chambermaids: Whatever Happened Tomorrow [Album Review]
The Chambermaids Whatever Happened Tomorrow Guilt Ridden Pop/Old Blackberry Way [2013] Fire Note Says: Minneapolis brother/sister act hit all the right notes with an all-too-short … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: TV Performances
February is sweeps month in the TV business – a time when ratings are scrutinized and shows pull out all the stops to get viewers. … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Wake Owl – “Letters”
You may remember that we really enjoyed the Headphone Approved EP from Wake Owl last year and TFN has some anticipation for their debut full … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 7 (January 2014)
Hello 2014! There have already been some great releases in January but what is on the horizon? Who is the next band you should tell … Read more
Yuck shares new track, “Athena,” announces new Spring EP
Yuck released their second LP Glow and Behold last year (TFN Review), but as you remember Max Bloom stepped up on vocals after former lead … Read more
The Whigs Announce New Tour and Album
The Whigs have announced the release of their new album Modern Creation. Set for an April 22nd release on New West, this new collection – … Read more
The People’s Temple ‘Musical Garden’ Gold Edition 199 Copies
HoZac records has just announced The People’s Temple third LP Musical Garden pressing informaiton. The first 199 copies will part of the Gold Edition with … Read more
The Lawrence Arms: Metropole [Album Review]
The Lawrence Arms Metropole Epitaph Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Lawrence Arms return with a record of hooks, punk, and regret. Album Review: If … Read more
Mode Moderne: Occult Delight [Album Review]
Mode Moderne Occult Delight Light Organ Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Mode Moderne’s Occult Delight is dark and catchy. Album Review: Mode Moderne is a … Read more
Amen Lucy, Amen: Ashore For The End [Album Review]
Amen Lucy, Amen Ashore For The End Brave New Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Amen Lucy, Amen takes a refreshing approach to the folk genre. … Read more
Blank Realm: Grassed Inn [Album Review]
Blank Realm Grassed Inn Fire Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Blank Realm’s breezy second album Grassed Inn is warm and inviting. Album Review: The latest … Read more
Jack Name: Light Show [Album Review]
Jack Name Light Show GOD?/Drag City Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Jack Name creates a musical funhouse with Light Show. Album Review: In a time … Read more