The Dirtbombs: Ooey Gooey Chewy Ka-Blooey!
The Dirtbombs Ooey Gooey Chewy Ka-Blooey! In The Red Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Next stop for The Dirtbombs – Bubblegum rock. Album Review: If … Read more
Obits: Bed & Bugs [Album Review]
Obits Bed & Bugs Sub Pop Records [2013] Album Review: It’s hard to talk about the new Obits album, Bed & Bugs, without first mentioning … Read more
The Weeknd: Kiss Land [Album Review]
The Weeknd Kiss Land Universal Republic [2013] Fire Note Says: The Weeknd’s major label debut continues the emo trend in hip hop with mixed results. … Read more
Balance And Composure New Video for “Reflection” / Album out now
Balance and Composure has released a new video today for their song “Reflection”. The track is featured on the band’s recently released record, The Things … Read more
Sweatshop Boys – The Great Depression LP (250 White)
If you are looking for some new fueled up punk rock then make sure to check out the Sweatshop Boys. Their record, The Great Depression, … Read more
Bill Callahan: Dream River [Album Review]
Bill Callahan Dream River Drag City Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Bill Callahan slows life down on the entrancing Dream River. Album Review: Bill Callahan … Read more
MGMT: MGMT [Album Review]
MGMT MGMT Columbia Records [2013] Fire Note Says: MGMT fails to electrify with their self-titled third album. Album Review: MGMT has released their third album, … Read more
The Rides: Can’t Get Enough [Album Review]
The Rides Can’t Get Enough 429 Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Stills, Shepherd and Goldberg debut their blues. Album Review: If you’ve ever found yourself … Read more
Robert Pollard “Tonight’s The Rodeo” Limited 7-Inch Single
Here is the brand single from a new Robert Pollard solo album titled Blazing Gentlemen due December 10th! The “Tonight’s The Rodeo” 7-inch is limited … Read more
Guided By Voices reveal artwork for new album – Feb 2014
In a recent interview with Magnet, Robert Pollard indicated that there might not be any new Guided By Voices material coming anytime soon. The GBV … Read more
Crystal Stilts: Nature Noir [Album Review]
Crystal Stilts Nature Noir Sacred Bones Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Crystal Stilts show off some new sounds to go along with their own signature … Read more
The Big Sweet: Bicycle Nights [Album Review]
The Big Sweet Bicycle Nights Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: The Big Sweet grow up on their engaging third record Bicycle Nights. Album Review: I … Read more
Interview with Subways On The Sun
Subways on the Sun recently released their fantastic debut album, The Honeymoon Stagecoach, which we reviewed earlier in August (TFN Review). The Seattle-based band plays … Read more
New Track from The National’s Bryce Dessner and Kronos Quartet
Here is the new video from Aheym, the upcoming collaboration between The National’s guitarist and composer Bryce Dessner and Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet. The video … Read more
Leeroy Stagger: Truth Be Sold [Album Review]
Leeroy Stagger Truth Be Sold Gold Lake Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Leeroy Stagger’s Truth Be Sold is one of the better Americana records you … Read more
Jews And Catholics: Civilized [Album Review]
Jews And Catholics Civilized Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: If you’re looking for something new, Jews and Catholics can catch you by surprise with Civilized. … Read more
Arctic Monkeys: 2013 b/w Stop The World [7-Inch Feature]
Arctic Monkeys “2013” b/w “Stop The World” Domino Records [2013] This limited 7-inch from the Arctic Monkeys was included with the deluxe version of their … Read more
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin: Fly By Wire [Album Review]
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin Fly By Wire Polyvinyl Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Fly By Wire takes listeners on a tour of Cold … Read more
Albert Hammond, JR reveals ‘AHJ’ EP artwork / Out 10-8-13
I don’t know about you but this cover scares me! This of course is the cover for AHJ, a new EP from The Strokes’ guitarist … Read more
Jesse Woods: Get Your Burdens Lifted [Album Review]
Jesse Woods Get Your Burdens Lifted Guns In The Sun Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Jesse Woods’s latest release is a rare combination of indie, … Read more
Felsen: I Don’t Know How To Talk Anymore [Album Review]
Felsen I Don’t Know How To Talk Anymore Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: Felsen will keep you hooked on their DIY fourth record. Album Review: … Read more
TRAVIS kick off US Tour September 19 in Philadelphia
Travis will kick off their North American tour this Thursday September 19th, in support of their new album Where You Stand (TFN Review) which debuted … Read more
Fire Note Video Premiere: Shaheed & DJ Supreme – “Saliva”
The Fire Note admittedly does not pay enough attention to the indie hip hop scene but Birmingham’s Shaheed & DJ Supreme have caught our ear … Read more
The Vaccines: Melody Calling EP [Album Review]
The Vaccines Melody Calling EP Columbia Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Vaccines contine to evolve. Album Review: London’s Vaccines have had their ups and … Read more
MiniBoone: MiniBoone [Album Review]
MiniBoone MiniBoone Ernest Jenning Record Co. [2013] Fire Note Says: MiniBoone splashes onto the scene with a strong eponymous debut. Album Review: MiniBoone is a … Read more