Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks: Wig Out At Jagbags [Album Review]
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks Wig Out At Jagbags Matador Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks create one of their most … Read more
The Killers: Direct Hits [Album Review]
The Killers Direct Hits Island Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Killers’ Direct Hits tracks the evolution of the band. Album Review: The Killers have … Read more
Jake Bugg: Shangri La [Album Review]
Jake Bugg Shangri La Island Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Jake Bugg’s sophomore album is a more refined production of the artist’s raw, gritty sound. … Read more
Guided By Voices: Save The Company [7-Inch Feature]
Guided By Voices “Save The Company” b/w “Second Chance” Guided By Voices Inc. [2014] Anybody ready for Guided By Voices latest full length Motivational Jumpsuit? … Read more
Third Man Records Vault #19: The White Stripes Elephant 7″s
For Third Man’s 19th installment of the Vault, The White Stripes are front and center again. The package will consist of limited colored vinyl pressings … Read more
Dum Dum Girls Loser Edition – Too True out 1/28/14
Here is your chance to snag a Loser Edition color vinyl of the new Dum Dum Girls out on Sub Pop Records January 28, 2014. … Read more
Jus Post Bellum New Video “Sharp Was A River Bending”
Brooklyn’s folk-revivalist, Jus Post Bellum, have a new video for “Sharp Was The River Bending.” You may remember that this band’s album, Oh July, was … Read more
Sky Ferreira and Ariel Pink in Surprise Video Collaboration
We can totally admit that we have not been on the Sky Ferreira bandwagon. No real reason either we just have not been there – … Read more
Against Me! Release New Song From “Transgender Dysphoria Blues”
Against Me! have released another song from their full-length album, Transgender Dysphoria Blues. Titled “Black Me Out,” the song’s acoustic version has been road-tested but … Read more
States – “Paradigm” LP / LTD 500 Copies (3 Variants)
Spartan Records just announced that they’ve partnered with States to release their brand new album Paradigm on limited edition vinyl! The label will be offering … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2013
#50 Joanna Gruesome Weird Sister Slumberland Records [2013] Boy/girl vocals, teenage angst, noise pop, loud guitars, high energy, feedback and double time drums are just … Read more
Top 20 Guitar Riffs of 2013
The Fire Note never claims to know all about the mighty guitar riff but we’ve given a listen to plenty of albums this year. I’m … Read more
Honorable Mention Albums of 2013
Let’s face it – not every album can end up in our year end Blazing Top 50. Sometimes there are records that almost do make … Read more
The Flaming Lips 1st EP / 2nd Cassette Demo out Dec. 24th
Christmas comes early for Flaming Lips fans this year. The Flaming Lips 1st EP will be available as a limited edition 12-inch on green vinyl … Read more
Nirvana, KISS, Peter Gabriel among Hall of Fame Inductees
Grunge, rock, pop and folk were all represented as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its inductees for 2014. The final choices were … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Top Songs of 2013
The Fire Note received over 20,000 songs this year to check out. Pairing them down to 10 was simply crazy but we did just that … Read more
The Fire Note Writer Edition Top Albums of 2013
The Fire Note wouldn’t be possible without the talented writers that have signed on here to share their educated thoughts and true enjoyment of music … Read more
Local Natives: Palms [7-Inch Feature]
Local Natives “Palms” b/w “Wooly Mammoth” Turntable Kitchen [2013] We have featured Turntable Kitchen in this section before as the site offers a unique experience … Read more
See video of The Lone Bellow covering The Rolling Stones
Great way to move into the weekend. A new cover of The Rolling Stones “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” from up-and-comers The Lone … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Water Liars – “I Want Blood”
I don’t know about you but I am ready to say goodbye to 2013 and welcome an ongoing flow of 2014 music. With that said, … Read more
FUZZ: Live In San Francisco [Album Review]
FUZZ Live In San Francisco Castle Face Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Live In San Francisco series keeps cooking with the ever burly FUZZ. … Read more
The Younger Lovers: Sugar In My Pocket [Album Review]
Younger Lovers Sugar In My Pocket Southpaw Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Super catchy lo fi indie pop with high replay value. Album Review: Sugar … Read more
Black Books: Black Books [Album Review]
Black Books Black Books Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: This may be Black Books’ first album, but they’ve clearly done their homework. Album Review: The … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Vinyl Gift Guide 2013
Do you have someone that has joined the vinyl revolution – or wants to? Well this week’s Top 10 is for you as it is … Read more
Jeffrey Novak: Lemon Kid [Album Review]
Jeffrey Novak Lemon Kid Trouble In Mind Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Lemon Kid puts a different twist on that familiar Garage Rock sound. Album … Read more