Beady Eye – Second Bite of the Apple Video / BE out 6/18
“The word is up if you’re tough enough” is the attitude delivered chorus you will hear from the new Beady Eye single “Second Bite Of … Read more
The Thermals Video for “The Sunset” / Album ‘Desperate Ground’ Out Now
Below is The Thermals new video for “The Sunset” from the band’s new album Desperate Ground (TFN Review HERE) out now on Saddle Creek. The … Read more
JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound: Howl [Album Review]
JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound Howl Bloodshot Records [2013] Fire Note Says: JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound craft funk and soul that appeals … Read more
Shannon And The Clams: Dreams In The Rat House [Album Review]
Shannon And The Clams Dreams In The Rat House Hardly Art Records [2013] Fire Note Says: 50’s rock ’n’ roll meets 60’s garage on this … Read more
Case Studies – This Is Another Life / 200 Hand Numbered Ltd Edition
Case Studies is the musical project of Jesse Lortz, a prolific Seattle based musician that was part of The Dutchess and the Duke. This Is … Read more
Garage/Surf Duo CRUSHED OUT Announce Summer Tour Dates
CRUSHED OUT is a husband and wife guitar/drum duo from Brooklyn, NY consisting of Frank Hoier (guitar/ vocals) and Moselle Spiller (drums/vocals) who are inspired … Read more
Sub Pop’s Daughn Gibson – Download “You Don’t Fade” MP3
Sub Pop is offering a download of Daughn Gibson’s “You Don’t Fade”, from his forthcoming Sub Pop debut. Me Moan will be available July 8th … Read more
She & Him: Volume 3 [Album Review]
She & Him Volume 3 Merge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: She & Him embrace a higher profile as Volume 3 maintains their retro swagger. … Read more
The Airborne Toxic Event: Such Hot Blood [Album Review]
The Airborne Toxic Event Such Hot Blood Island Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Airborne Toxic Event swings for the fences with their third LP. … Read more
Dead Confederate: In The Marrow [Album Review]
Dead Confederate In The Marrow Spiderbomb Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Dead Confederate makes no attempt to expand boundaries, but still keep everything solid. Album … Read more
Harper Simon Music Video for New Single ’99 / Album Out Now
’99 is the second single taken from Harper Simon’s new album Division Street, produced by Tom Rothrock (Elliott Smith, Beck) via Play It Again Sam … Read more
The National: Trouble Will Find Me [Album Review]
The National Trouble Will Find Me 4AD Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The National are a band at the top of their craft doing what … Read more
The Orange Peels: Sun Moon [Album Review]
The Orange Peels Sun Moon Minty Fresh Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Sun Moon will sneak up on you and set its hooks deep in … Read more
The Features: The Features [Album Review]
The Features The Features Serpents And Snakes / BMG [2013] Fire Note Says: The Features introduce a bit more electro into their rock n roll … Read more
Wild Nothing: Empty Estate EP [Album Review]
Wild Nothing Empty Estate EP Captured Tracks Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Wild Nothing increase the synths on the Empty Estate EP. Album Review: The … Read more
Deep Purple: Now What?! [Album Review]
Deep Purple Now What?! Eagle Rock Entertainment [2013] Fire Note Says: Now What?! is an album that sounds every bit as classic as the band … Read more
The Wednesday Club: Passing Strange [Album Review]
The Wednesday Club Passing Strange Cath ‘N Dad Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Brainiac Leeds troupe continue work on their Doctorate in learned indie weirdness. … Read more
Queens of The Stone Age New Video for “Kalopsia” from …Like Clockwork
I will say that this song and video has raised our anticipation for the new Queens of Stone Age record …Like Clockwork due out on … Read more
Son Lux New 7″ LTD to 300 Signed Copies on Green / Black Vinyl
Son Lux has officially signed with Joyful Noise Recordings and already has a limited edition 7″ single available. Son Lux is Ryan Lott – music … Read more
2012 Flashback: 6 Albums TFN Missed
The Fire Note receives hundreds of album submissions through the door each year so it is a wonder that we don’t miss more releases that … Read more
Todd Rundgren: State [Album Review]
Todd Rundgren State Esoteric Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: The State of Todd Rundgren’s Union of Pop and Art. Album Review: Although Todd Rundgren stepped … Read more
On The Water: False Starts [Album Review]
On The Water False Starts Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: False Starts shows promise, but its title is a little close for comfort. Album Review: … Read more
Huey Lewis & The News: Sports (30th Anniversary Edition) [Reissue Review]
Huey Lewis & The News Sports (30th Anniversary Edition) Universal Music Group [2013] Fire Note Says: A guilty pop-rock pleasure that is now 30 years … Read more
Iron & Wine Adds Fall Tour Dates / New Album Ghost on Ghost out now
To celebrate the new release Ghost on Ghost (see TFN Headphone Approved review HERE), Iron and Wine have added fall dates to their 2013 tour. … Read more
Third Man Records New Partner – Sun Records / Ltd 7-Inches
In 1952 a record label started in a bustling Tennessee town. They were fond of acoustic tile, storefronts, the color yellow, the owner producing recording … Read more