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
Secret Colours new video for “Blackhole” – Album out 5/28
Secret Colours revel in being the bastard seed of the ’60s psychedelia and ’90s Britpop bloodlines. You can check out their new video for “Blackhole” … Read more
pacificUV: After The Dream You Are Awake [Album Review]
pacificUV After The Dream You Are Awake Mazarine Records [2013] Fire Note Says: pacificUV let more sun shine in through the haze on their fourth … Read more
Purson: The Circle And The Blue Door [Album Review]
Purson The Circle And The Blue Door Rise Above Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Purson explores all that was good about late sixties/early seventies folk, … Read more
Victory: Victory Is Music [Album Review]
Victory Victory Is Music Reserva Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Catchy, if slightly unoriginal, bedroom rock from LA based band, Victory. Album Review: Victory is … Read more
Superchunk new LP / Ltd Edition w/ 7-Inch / Signed Poster 200
Superchunk will release I Hate Music, their tenth studio album, on August 20. After taking nearly a decade off following the release of Here’s to … Read more
Into It. Over It. Sign with Triple Crown Records; New LP Out In September
Into It. Over It., the brainchild of Chicago, IL musician Evan Weiss, has signed with Triple Crown Records and will release a new full-length in … Read more
FYF Fest Reveals 2013 Lineup: My Bloody Valentine, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and more!
FYF Celebrates 10 Years With Sets From: My Bloody Valentine, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio, MGMT, Beach House, FLAG (Keith, Chuck, Dez, Billy … Read more
Wampire: Curiosity [Album Review]
Wampire Curiosity Polyvinyl Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Portland duo tries a plethora of influences on for size. And it all fits. Album Review: Wampire’s … Read more
Koji: Crooked In My Mind [Album Review]
Koji Crooked In My Mind Run For Cover Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Koji’s solid singer/songwriter debut brings intensity back to the acoustic guitar. Album … Read more
Blackout Beach: Blues Trip [Album Review]
Blackout Beach Blues Trip Soft Abuse Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Carey Mercer’s Blackout Beach goes for the gusto with a sinisterly, theatric aplomb rarely … Read more
The Handsome Family’s Summer Tour / “Wilderness” out May 14
Brett and Rennie Sparks have been collaborating on music for over 20 years. With lyrics by Rennie and music by Brett, The Handsome Family infuse … Read more
Balmorhea video for “Pyrakantha” Feat. Skater Danny Garcia
Balmorhea have released the music video for their song “Pyrakantha” from their recently released full-length album Stranger (Western Vinyl). Having just wrapped up a successful … Read more
New video: Lana Del Rey “Young & Beautiful” from The Great Gatsby
Here is the new Lana Del Rey video for “Young & Beautiful” from The Great Gatsby soundtrack. The movie hit theaters today and the tracklist … Read more
Foxygen Releases Official Video for “No Destruction” / 7-Inch Pre-Order
Fans of Foxygen are well aware that this band is ready for the camera and has a flair for the dramatic. With that, we present … Read more
Vampire Weekend: Modern Vampires Of The City [Album Review]
Vampire Weekend Modern Vampires Of The City XL Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: Vampire Weekend successfully change things up on album number three! Album Review: … Read more
The Shouting Matches: Grownass Man [Album Review]
The Shouting Matches Grownass Man Middle West Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Shouting Matches are loose and fun on their debut album. Album Review: … Read more