The Spinto Band: Cool Cocoon [Album Review]
The Spinto Band Cool Cocoon Spintonic Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Spinto Band are back with another batch of 60’s influenced pop nuggets! Album … Read more
Steve Adamyk Band: Third [Album Review]
Steve Adamyk Band Third Dirtnap Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Steve Adamyk Band is back with another quick shot of punk rock for the … Read more
The Postal Service: Give Up Ltd Deluxe Edition Pre-Order Live
Having just unveiled the never-before-heard song “A Tattered Line of String” (below), The Postal Service and Sub Pop Records have made Give Up (Deluxe 10th … Read more
Shy Mirrors release Negative Collector / 150 hand-numbered LP’s 45rpm
Shy Mirrors Negative Collector is officially out on Big School Records! There are only 150 hand-numbered LP’s cut at 45rpm with screen-printed jackets so I … Read more
Ivan & Alyosha Release Video For “Running For Cover” / Debut 2/26
When Ivan & Alyosha’s All The Times We Had is released on February 26th via Missing Piece/Dualtone Music Group it will be a rewarding high … Read more
Frightened Rabbit: Pedestrian Verse [Album Review]
Frightened Rabbit Pedestrian Verse Canvasback/Atlantic Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Pedestrian Verse is an honest, mature album that grows more immediate with every listen. Album … Read more
The Changes: American Master [Album Review]
The Changes American Master Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: After seven years, The Changes release an excellent sophomore record in American Master! Album Review: The … Read more
Missing Number: Contrast EP [Album Review]
Missing Number Contrast EP Self-Released [2012] Fire Note Says: Make your ears happy by listening to Missing Number’s Contrast. Album Review: I’m gonna take just … Read more
Fonda New Video for “She Is Real” – New Album Released This Week
Fonda’s Emily Cook and David Klotz have attempted to capture the engaging layers of a life that began starting a band that tumbled quickly into … Read more
Sub Pop 1000 Compilation Details + Silver Jubilee 25th Anniversary
On April 20th (Record Store Day!) Sub Pop will release Sub Pop 1000, a limited-edition compilation of what Sub Pop feels are some of today’s … Read more
Harper Simon – Bonnie Brae Video – Album Division Street in March
Harper Simon (Paul Simon’s son) has announced the follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut with new album Division Street, produced by Tom Rothrock (Elliott Smith, … Read more
The 1975 Announce First US dates / Premiere New Song
Manchester’s The 1975 are finally coming stateside. The guys will play their first US shows down at SXSW before kicking off a headline run that … Read more
Suuns New Video for “2020” – Sophomore Album Out March 5
Suuns have released the video for their first single, “2020,” which was directed by artist Sabrina Ratté. Suuns’ second full-length album, Images Du Futur, will … Read more
Vancouver’s BESTiE Share Video for “Pineapple” – See It Now
BESTiE are a new band from Vancouver, Canada. They list their influences as summer, ice cream, the beach, girls, floating down a river in an … Read more
Veronica Falls: Waiting For Something To Happen [Album Review]
Veronica Falls Waiting For Something To Happen Slumberland Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Veronica Falls avoid the slump with their solid sophomore record Waiting For … Read more
Two Ltd Edition Slumberland Releases: Girls Names / Golden Grrrls
The new Girls Names and Golden Grrrls albums from Slumberland Records are now available for pre-order HERE. Girls Names sophomore record The New Life is … Read more
The Casket Lottery: Real Fear [Album Review]
The Casket Lottery Real Fear No Sleep Records [2012] Fire Note Says: The Casket Lottery reunite and produce some radio friendly post-hardcore tracks. Album Review: … Read more
Airstrip: Willing [Album Review]
Airstrip Willing Holidays For Quince Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Willing is a promising stoner/psych debut from Airstrip! Album Review: Airstrip is a psychedelic stoner … Read more
Mumford & Sons – Ltd Edition Numbered “Whispers in the Dark” 7″
At their own webstore you can now pre-order the “Whispers in the Dark” 7-inch single. This could go quickly when the fans find out as … Read more
Mogwai: ‘Les Revenants’ Soundtrack + Listen to “Wizard Motor” Now
Sub Pop will release Mogwai’s soundtrack for Les Revenants, the French supernatural thriller and most popular TV series in Canal + history, on February 26 … Read more
SRC Launches Vinyl Pre-Order For Saosin’s 2006 Self-Titled Debut Album
Saosin is the debut album by influential Southern California post-hardcore band Saosin. Originally released in the fall of 2006, this is the album’s first-ever vinyl … Read more
Kishi Bashi Ltd Edition 7″ Box Set / 500 Copies / Hand-Numbered / Signed
Kishi Bashi will release three elaborate 7″ singles via Joyful Noise Recordings. Each of the three releases features a single from Kishi Bashi’s acclaimed debut … Read more
MEAT PUPPETS Release “RAT FARM” on April 16; Tour Dates Announced
For 40 years, legendary desert punks the Meat Puppets have carved a unique niche for themselves with an unmistakable blend of cosmic country and punk … Read more
Shout Out Louds Release New Song “Illusions” / Hear Now
Merge Records is excited to release a new song from sophisticated Swedish pop maestros Shout Out Louds’ new record. “Illusions” is from the band’s album, … Read more
R. Ring (Kelley Deal/Mike Montgomery) tour Ohio then off to Europe
R.Ring (The Breeders’ Kelley Deal and Ampline’s Mike Montgomery) have three back to back live shows in Ohio starting tonight! The two-piece will be supporting … Read more