SKATERS: I Wanna Dance (But I Don’t Know How) [7-Inch Feature]
SKATERS “I Wanna Dance” b/w “Armed” Warner Bros. Records [2013] Here is an interesting 7-inch from the New York City-based SKATERS that are on major … Read more
Little Comets: Life Is Elsewhere [Album Review]
Little Comets Life Is Elsewhere Dualtone Music Group [2013] Fire Note Says: Little Comets’ indie pop leaves a sunny impression on Life Is Elsewhere. Album … Read more
The Paper Kites: Young North EP [Album Review]
The Paper Kites Young North EP Nettwerk Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Young North presents a band poised for greatness. Album Review: Chances are if … Read more
Adam Franklin & Bolts Of Melody: Black Horses [Album Review]
Adam Franklin & Bolts Of Melody Black Horses Goodnight Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Ex-Swervedriver front man consistently delivers and Black Horses may be his … Read more
Eminem new single “Berzerk” / Billy Squier meets Beastie Boys
Eminem has announced MMLP2, the sequel to his 2000 album The Marshall Mathers LP. It is out November 5 via Aftermath/Interscope and was executive produced … Read more
FUZZ Deluxe LPs Pre-Order Last Week in September
Mark your calendar for the highly anticipated self-titled full length debut from Ty Segall’s FUZZ. Here is a picture of the ultra deluxe Fuzz LP … Read more
Robbie Fulks: Gone Away Backward [Album Review]
Robbie Fulks Gone Away Backward Bloodshot Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Robbie Fulks comes around full circle on Gone Away Backward. Album Review: If you … Read more
Zola Jesus: Versions [Album Review]
Zola Jesus Versions Sacred Bones Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Zola Jesus makes a bold play with uneven payoff on Versions. Album Review: Zola Jesus’s … Read more
Black Joe Lewis: Electric Slave [Album Review]
Black Joe Lewis Electric Slave Vagrant Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Black Joe Lewis unleashes a rip roaring rock party on third LP – Electric … Read more
Soft Metals: Lenses [Album Review]
Soft Metals Lenses Captured Tracks Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Soft Metals’ sophomore release is nocturnal EDM for lovers and people who dislike dance music. … Read more
Dirty Streets: Blades Of Grass [Album Review]
Dirty Streets Blades Of Grass Alive Naturalsound Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Dirty Streets steep 60’s blues rock, touches of soul, and more contemporary influences … Read more
Ulcerate’s Vermis 300 Ltd Edition Metallic Gold Vinyl on Relapse Records
Relapse Records knows vinyl and they know death metal. All the proof you need is the new limited edition version of Ulcerate’s new record Vermis. … Read more
Motel Beds sign w/ Misra • Prep Split 7″ w/ R. Ring (Kelley Deal)
We keep telling you about one of our favorite Dayton, Ohio bands Motel Beds and they are now even closer to your record player. The … Read more
Rare High: 3 EPs / Hot Reason [Album Review]
Rare High 3 EPs / Hot Reason Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: If you like your music lo-fi and insanely catchy, check out these releases … Read more
James Younger: Feelin’ American [Album Review]
James Younger Feelin’ American Light Organ Records [2013] Fire Note Says: James Younger’s debut Feelin’ American wears its influences on his sleeve. Album Review: After … Read more
David Byrne and St. Vincent: Love This Giant Tour [Concert Review]
What do you get when you combine a one-of-a-kind living legend, an up-and-coming guitar heroine, and an eight-piece brass band? An unforgettable night on the … Read more
Jacuzzi Boys self-titled third full-length out September 10
You can now pre-order the Jacuzzi Boys’ third self-titled record from Hardly Art. The LPs will be on limited colored vinyl (clear with blue/red swirl), … Read more
Tiny Engines Interview with Will Miller [Label Profile]
The intent of our Label Profile feature is to simply highlight a record label that we feel aligns with our own belief here at The … Read more
The Urinals: Negative Capability [Album Review]
The Urinals Negative Capability In The Red Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Urinals surge from the punk underground with the reissue of retrospective Negative … Read more
Travis: Where You Stand [Album Review]
Travis Where You Stand Red Telephone Box [2013] Fire Note Says: After a five year hiatus, Travis are back with the breezy Where You Stand. … Read more
Cults announce fall headline tour in support of new album Static
Cults have announced they’ll hit the road this fall, shortly after the October 15 release of their sophomore album Static. Starting in Boston, MA on … Read more
Red Fang’s Whales and Leeches now up from Relapse Records
Pre-Orders for Red Fang’s ‘Whales and Leeches’ are now available via Relapse Mailorder! This release is coming in all differnt colors and bundle sizes depending … Read more
Director’s Cut of “Heart Shaped Box” / In Utero Deluxe out 9/24
The anniversary edition of In Utero is coming out on September 24 in a 3CD/1DVD set. On the DVD you will find the director’s cut … Read more
Interview with Black Joe Lewis
We caught up with Joe Lewis of Black Joe Lewis at the Bunbury Festival in Cincinnati and had the privilege of asking him some questions. … Read more
Jake Bugg: Jake Bugg [Album Review]
Jake Bugg Jake Bugg Mercury Records [2013] Fire Note Says: At only 19, Jake Bugg electrifies the indie/rock scene with his self-titled, debut album. Album … Read more