Sunwolf: Angel Eyes EP [Album Review]
Sunwolf Angel Eyes EP Dischord Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Sunwolf invokes short, punchy fun with Angel Eyes. Album Review: In the wake of Washington … Read more
Mike Donovan: WOT [Album Review]
Mike Donovan WOT Drag City Records [2013] Fire Note Says: A fine solo debut from Mike Donovan formerly of Sic Alps. Album Review: With the … Read more
Neko Case allows a Flash to Extinguish her Flame [Concert Review]
I saw Neko Case 10 years ago in a much smaller venue so I was very excited to see one of the best voices in … Read more
of Montreal: Lousy With Sylvianbriar [Album Review]
of Montreal Lousy With Sylvianbriar Polyvinyl Records [2013] Fire Note Says: of Montreal chooses the accessible route on their latest. Album Review: of Montreal is … Read more
Tears For Fears: The Hurting (30th Anniversary Edition Box Set) [Album Review]
Tears For Fears The Hurting (30th Anniversary Edition) Universal/Virgin Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Hurting will prove to you that Tears For Fears were … Read more
GBV Drummer Kevin Fennell “No Longer In The Band”
Last week, Guided by Voices drummer Kevin Fennell put his drum kit on eBay for $55,000. Today a statement from the GBV camp said this … Read more
Norwegian Arms – Jitterbug 7-Inch / Big School Records
Below is the pre-order info from Big School on a new limited 7-Inch from Norwegian Arms. The A-side is a re-worked/re-recorded version of the classic … Read more
Paul McCartney: New [Album Review]
Paul McCartney New Hear Music [2013] Fire Note Says: Paul McCartney returns with one of his strongest modern-era albums. Album Review: Paul McCartney has been … Read more
Frog Eyes: Carey’s Cold Spring [Album Review]
Frog Eyes Carey’s Cold Spring Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: Carey Mercer confronts riots, protests, storms and floods – and his own mortality – on … Read more
Sub Pop’s RSD Black Friday Releases: Tillman, Low, Shearwater
Sub Pop has just announced their Record Store Day’s Black Friday releases. On November 29th, Sub Pop will release two limited-edition Black Friday exclusives: Josh … Read more
Hidden Revolutions: 15 Classic Obscure Albums from the Second Half of the ‘60s
It should come as no surprise that we’re big fans of 60’s music here at The Fire Note. That decade not only produced some of … Read more
Dead Gaze: Brain Holiday [Album Review]
Dead Gaze Brain Holiday Palmist/FatCat Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Dead Gaze show depth with their indie fuzz and pop bounce on their proper debut … Read more
Sleigh Bells: Bitter Rivals [Album Review]
Sleigh Bells Bitter Rivals Mom + Pop Music [2013] Fire Note Says: Sleigh Bells return with a flurry of noise pop endearments. Album Review: As … Read more
Psychic Ills Announce North American Tour Dates with Mazzy Star
Psychic Ills have announced select North American tour dates with Mazzy Star this November, taking them on the road along the East Coast, up through … Read more
Minor Alps (Juliana Hatfield / Matthew Caws) New Music Video
Minor Alps, the collaborative vision of Juliana Hatfield and Nada Surf’s Matthew Caws, have just released the Clyde Petersen directed music video for “I Don’t … Read more
Best Coast: Fade Away [Album Review]
Best Coast Fade Away Jewel City Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Best Coast release a 7 song mini album that works hard to extend summer … Read more
Delorean: Apar [Album Review]
Delorean Apar True Panther Sounds [2013] Fire Note Says: This Delorean is a fresh modern sound – no time travel is necessary to enjoy it. … Read more
Yuck: Glow & Behold [Album Review]
Yuck Glow & Behold Fat Possum Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Yuck starts over fresh on their new album, and it sounds pretty good. Album … Read more
Soundgarden Loser Edition: Screaming Life / Fopp (2013 Reissue)
From the depths of the Sub Pop archives comes a reissue of Soundgarden’s thunderous opening salvo, Screaming Life, plus bonus tracks from the Fopp EP … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Weatherbird “Johnny Strange”
“Johnny Strange” by UK youngsters Weatherbird is our Friday “Fire” track this week. The band members are still in their teenage years and their forthcoming … Read more
Pearl Jam: Lightning Bolt [Album Review]
Pearl Jam Lightning Bolt Monkeywrench/Universal Records [2013] Fire Note Says: This “Lightning Bolt” still doesn’t strike twice in the same place. Album Review: If you … Read more
Blouse: Imperium [Album Review]
Blouse Imperium Captured Tracks [2013] Fire Note Says: Blouse go all-out shoegaze on their sophomore album. Album Review: Blouse began a few years ago as … Read more
The Dodos New Video for “Substance” – Live with MMO
Here is a new video from The Dodos for their track Substance that was recorded live with the Magik Magik Orchestra.
Neutral Milk Hotel Reunion Tour 2013 [Concert Review]
Show reviews are usually either disregarded and/or seen as a way to kiss the ass of the artist(s) seen. But this one is something different: … Read more
The Avett Brothers: Magpie And The Dandelion [Album Review]
The Avett Brothers Magpie And The Dandelion American Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: The Avett Brothers return quickly with their eighth record Magpie And The … Read more