Minks: Tides End [Album Review]
Minks Tides End Captured Tracks Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Minks update their old bedroom pop sound with their new synth pop record. Album Review: … Read more
Wiretree: Get Up [Album Review]
Wiretree Get Up Cobalt Works Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Any of Get Up’s ten tracks could be a hit single, and they only get … Read more
Jews And Catholics Civilized 12″ – Limited Run of 250
Jews And Catholics have self-released their new LP. The wax is a limited run of 250 copies on Coke Bottle Green with grey, oxblood and … Read more
Scott & Charlene’s Wedding: Any Port In A Storm [Album Review]
Scott & Charlene’s Wedding Any Port In A Storm Fire Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Songs of pain and isolation cleverly disguised in a jangle … Read more
Dennis Callaci & Simon Joyner: New Secrets [Album Reivew]
Dennis Callaci & Simon Joyner New Secrets Shrimper Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Dennis Callaci & Simon Joyner’s second album blends high-quality lyrics with mixes … Read more
Cage The Elephant’s New Single “Come A Little Closer”
“Come A Little Closer” is the new single from Cage The Elephant off of their highly anticipated third studio album, which is due out this … Read more
Kishi Bashi Limited Edition 7″ / 1000 Hand-Numbered on Clear Vinyl
In conjunction with his fall tour, Kishi Bashi is releasing his first new material since “151a” (TFN Review HERE)! Slated for release on September 10, … Read more
Vacation: Candy Waves [Album Review]
Vacation Candy Waves Don Giovanni Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Vacation’s sophomore record takes you on a punk fueled trip! Album Review: Cincinnati’s Vacation comes … Read more
The Whiles: Somber Honey [Album Review]
The Whiles Somber Honey Anyway Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Somber Honey plucks its sweetness from multiple eras of pop and rock. Album Review: The … Read more
Beach Day: Trip Trap Attack [Album Review]
Beach Day Trip Trap Attack Kanine Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Beach Day’s debut sounds exactly as you would expect – only much better. Album … Read more
Dumb Numbers: Dumb Numbers [Album Review]
Dumb Numbers Dumb Numbers Joyful Noise Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: Dumb Numbers is an indie supergroup on paper and succeeds as a band on … Read more
Cloakroom: Infinity [Album Review]
Cloakroom Infinity Run For Cover Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Indiana’s Cloakroom plays it slow and steady on an impressive debut. Album Review: Having done … Read more
Johnny Marr U.S. Fall Tour Dates plus new song available at iTunes
Johnny Marr is releasing his newly recorded song “The It-Switch” on iTunes today HERE. The song will be available as the b-side to the radio … Read more
The Head And The Heart new single “Shake” – Hear It Now
Following the recent announcement of the highly anticipated sophomore album Let’s Be Still (Out October 15) and subsequent fall US tour dates, The Head and … Read more
Crystal Stilts New Album Nature Noir / 200 Hand-Numbered
Crystal Stilts have a new record out September 17 titled Nature Noir on Sacred Bones Records. There is a limited edition of 200 hand-numbered copies … Read more
Dinosaur Bones: Shaky Dream [Album Review]
Dinosaur Bones Shaky Dream Dine Alone Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Dinosaur Bones provides a soaring post-rock sophomore outing with Shaky Dream. Album Review: Toronto’s … Read more
Gladiola: Off You Go [Album Review]
Gladiola Off You Go Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: Gladiola’s third album Off You Go is a mode. Album Review: Gladiola is an independent band … Read more
Earth Dies Burning: Songs From The Valley Of The Bored Teenager (1981-1984) [Album Review]
Earth Dies Burning Songs From The Valley Of The Bored Teenager (1981-1984) Captured Tracks Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Bizarro synth punk from San Fernando … Read more
The Head And The Heart – Loser Edition 2LP Clear Blue & Gold
The new album, from The Head And The Heart is now up for pre-order at Sub Pop HERE. Let’s Be Still will be released on … Read more
Morningbell: Bôa Noite [Album Review]
Morningbell Bôa Noite Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: Morningbell’s Bôa Noite is an exercise in time and space jubilation! Album Review: It’s rare to find … Read more
The Mother Hips: Behind Beyond [Album Review]
The Mother Hips Behind Beyond Mother Hips Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Mother Hips return with another solid batch of California country-tinged melodies. Album … Read more
Speedwell: Start To Finish [Album Review]
Speedwell Start To Finish Coolidge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Posthumous release from unheralded DC band covers their entire recorded history. Album Review: Formed in … Read more
Mumford & Sons – Hopeless Wanderer w/ Sudeikis, Bateman, Forte & Helms
It is always good to be able to laugh at yourself. With the help of Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman, Ed Helms and Will Forte the … Read more
Bosnian Rainbows: Bosnian Rainbows [Album Review]
Bosnian Rainbows Bosnian Rainbows Sargent House Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Bosnian Rainbows are consistently interesting on their self-titled debut. Album Review: It’s a really … Read more
Fuzz: This Time I Got A Reason [7-Inch Feature]
Fuzz “This Time I Got A Reason” b/w ” Fuzz’s Forth Dream ” Trouble In My Mind Records [2012] How in the hell does this … Read more