The Civil Wars’ Self-Titled Sophomore Album Released Late Summer
The Civil Wars’ sophomore self-titled album will be released late summer 2013 on Sensibility Music/Columbia Records. This is the follow up to the three-time Grammy … Read more
The Draft (3/4 Of Hot Water Music) Announce Summer US Tour
The Draft, three-fourths of legendary post-punk outfit Hot Water Music, have announced that they will embark on a two-week US tour this summer to play … Read more
Kim Deal 7-Inch Single Series #2 / Limited to 1000 copies
Kim Deal has just launched the second 7-inch single in her solo series. The 7-inch is limited to just 1,000 copies, features the songs “Hot … Read more
Sharks: Selfhood [Album Review]
Sharks Selfhood Rise Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Sharks return with more rock anthems from across seas. Album Review: I have been pulling for the … Read more
Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me [Album Review]
Big Star Nothing Can Hurt Me Omnivore Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: Nothing Can Hurt Me is a treasure trove of alternate mixes of classic … Read more
Satellite: Calling Birds [Album Review]
Satellite Calling Birds Descendant Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Satellite targets prime time TV with debut album Calling Birds. Album Review: Me: Hey, there’s a … Read more
The Best Of Ian Rubbish & The Bizarros / Free Download Now
Not sure how many people saw Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago but it featured the debut of Fred Armisen’s punk parody Ian Rubbish … Read more
Pere Ubu announce North American tour! Starts 9/6 @ Hopscotch Music Fest
Pere Ubu returned with their first new studio album in over three years with the January release of Lady From Shanghai on Fire Records (home … Read more
Public Enemy 25th Anniversary Vinyl Box Set / Out May 8th
The Public Enemy 25th Anniversary Vinyl Collection celebrates a landmark 25 years since the band’s first release, bringing together the complete original Def Jam studio … Read more
Thee Oh Sees: Floating Coffin [Album Review]
Thee Oh Sees Floating Coffin Castle Face Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Thee Oh Sees continue to dominate their little garage of horrors. Album Review: … Read more
Various Artists: The Rough Guide To Latin Psychedelia [Album Review]
Various Artists The Rough Guide To Latin Psychedelia World Music Network [2013] Fire Note Says: Latin rhythms meet slightly acidic arrangements—if you don’t like Santana, … Read more
Crazy Joe: The Doctor Is In! [Album Review]
Crazy Joe The Doctor Is In! Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: Crazy Joe makes a strong return with his retro roots album The Doctor Is … Read more
Grim Tower – Anarchic Breezes / Ltd Version 300 Copies Forest Green Vinyl
Anarchic Breezes is the debut LP from Grim Tower, the Psych/Death Folk project from Stephen McBean of Black Mountain and Imaad Wasif. 10 tracks of … Read more
Boards of Canada – “Tomorrow’s Harvest” – June 11, 2013
After considerable speculation since Record Store Day, Boards of Canada have revealed that their new album ‘Tomorrow’s Harvest’ will be released on Tuesday June 11th … Read more
Jimmy Eat World US Tour Dates Confirmed, On Sale May 3
Jimmy Eat World have announced U.S. tour dates to support their forthcoming album, Damage (out June 11th). The band had previously announced their Arizona “Home … Read more
The Pastels New Video For “Check My Heart” / New Record 5/28
Glasgow indie band The Pastels’ new single “Check My Heart” is upbeat, charming and can be watched below. Shot on 16mm film with minimum set-ups, … Read more
New Sloan Hardcore 7″ and More / Limited 500 Hand-Numbered Copies
Sloan will release the new limited Hardcore 7-inch single tomorrow exclusively at Sloanmusic.com at Noon EST. In addition to the two new original songs, Sloan … Read more
The Appleseed Cast: Illumination Ritual [Album Review]
The Appleseed Cast Illumination Ritual Graveface Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Appleseed Cast return to their roots and create one of their best albums … Read more
Elliott Smith: Alternate Versions From Either/Or [7-Inch Feature]
Elliott Smith Alternate Versions From Either/Or 7” Kill Rock Stars [2013] This was a nice Record Store Day release for me as anything by Elliott … Read more
Meat Puppets: Rat Farm [Album Review]
Meat Puppets Rat Farm Megaforce Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The legendary Meat Puppets fourth post-reunion (and 14th overall) album is an unqualified winner. Album … Read more
Dirty Fences: Too High To Kross [Album Review]
Dirty Fences Too High To Kross Volcom Entertainment [2013] Fire Note Says: Dirty Fences’ first full-length is a nitro-fueled punk ride. Album Review: Dirty Fences … Read more
Guided By Voices: English Little League [Album Review]
Guided By Voices English Little League GBV Inc. [2013] Fire Note Says: Guided By Voices return with the complex and addicting English Little League! Album … Read more
Akron/Family: Sub Verses [Album Review]
Akron/Family Sub Versus Dead Oceans Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Akron/Family goes for a more wide open experimentation with Sub Verses. Album Review: After a … Read more
Still Corners: Strange Pleasures [Album Review]
Still Corners Strange Pleasures Sub Pop Records [2013] Fire Note Says: London boy/girl duo reaches out for larger audience with their uneven sophomore album. Album … Read more
The 1975 Premiere New Video / Announce US Summer Tour
The 1975 just premiered their new video for “The City” and have announced US summer touring plans! The guys will return stateside as support for … Read more