2013 Record Store Day Staff Picks
I don’t think we need to tell anyone that The Fire Note gets excited on Record Store Day. This year especially it seems that there … Read more
Robert Pollard: Cock Blocking The Romantics [7-Inch Feature]
Robert Pollard Cock Blocking The Romantics Happy Jack Rock Records [2013] The Cock Blocking The Romantics Singles Collection features twelve 7-inch singles that originally were … Read more
Buffalo Killers: Ohio Grass [Album Review]
Buffalo Killers Ohio Grass Alive Natural Sounds Records [2013] Fire Note Says: This 6 song Record Store Day release captures the essence of Cincinnati’s Buffalo … Read more
“Sad Night, Where Is Morning?” – New Video from The Ocean Blue
The Ocean Blue are back with a new album Ultramarine (review here) and a new video. Check out below as the boys from Pennsylvania are … Read more
Saddle Creek Records – Record Store Day 2013: Hear Preview
Below is a sampling from Saddle Creek’s 2013 Record Store Day releases. Black Lips/Icky Blossoms – Cowboy Knights 7″ PUJOL – DEEP CUTS 7″ O+S … Read more
New Surfer Blood Video “Demon Dance” / New Album 6/18
Following from the release of 2010’s debut album ‘Astro Coast’ and 2011’s ‘Tarot Classics’ EP, Floridian Powerpop quartet Surfer Blood return with their eagerly anticipated … Read more
Dawes: Stories Don’t End [Album Review]
Dawes Stories Don’t End HUB Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Dawes’s third LP Stories Don’t End harkens back to classic rock staples. Album Review: Dawes’s … Read more
Dear Fawn: I Played The Queen EP [Album Review]
Dear Fawn I Played The Queen EP Gas Daddy Go! Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Dear Fawn’s debut EP is a solid combination of musicianship … Read more
Phish ‘Lawn Boy’ Limited Edition Deluxe 2LP Set on RSD
On Record Store Day 2013, Phish will release Lawn Boy, the band’s second full-length studio album, as a Limited Edition Deluxe 2-LP vinyl set, available … Read more
Mini Mansions to Tour with the Arctic Monkeys / “Monk” Video
Los Angeles based Mini Mansions will hit the road for a series of tour dates in May with the Arctic Monkeys (tour dates below). The … Read more
The Knife: Shaking The Habitual [Album Review]
The Knife Shaking The Habitual Mute Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Shaking the Habitual is a jaw dropping psychedelic record dressed up in electronic clothing! … Read more
The ACBs: Little Leaves [Album Review]
The ACBs Little Leaves High Dive Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The ACBs shimmer and glimmer with a danceable straightforward indie pop record. Album Review: … Read more
Broadheds: Broadheds [Album Review]
Broadheds Broadheds Dangerbird Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Peter Walker returns with a 2 tone spirit and a quick guitar. Album Review: You may know … Read more
Record Store Day track from Ra Ra Riot track “All I Fear” / Ltd 1000 copies
Here is a track from Ra Ra Riot’s Record Store Day 10″ Binary Mind titled “All I Fear”. The 10″ is limited to 1000 copies.
Iron & Wine: Ghost On Ghost [Album Review]
Iron & Wine Ghost On Ghost Nonesuch Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Iron & Wine’s fifth LP is an alternative/folk/rock/jazz/pop masterpiece. Album Review: Sam Beam … Read more
Guided By Voices: Noble Insect [7-Inch Feature] / Stream “See You Soon”
Guided By Voices Noble Insect 7” Guided By Voices Inc. [2013] “Noble Insect” is the fifth and final single from Guided By Voices forthcoming full … Read more
The Thermals: Desperate Ground [Album Review]
The Thermals Desperate Ground Saddle Creek Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Six albums in, The Thermals continue to do no wrong. Album Review: The new … Read more
Kopecky Family Band: Kids Raising Kids [Album Review]
Kopecky Family Band Kids Raising Kids ATO Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Nashville’s Kopecky Family Band will surprise you with their complex and upbeat sounding … Read more
Beady Eye will play three intimate dates in June
Beady Eye will play three intimate dates in June, full details on how to get tickets to these shows will be revealed tomorrow. You can … Read more
Full Line-Up Announced for Cambridge Folk Festival in July
The latest names, to complete this year’s lineup, have been revealed by Europe’s most acclaimed folk festival: ground breaking Malian husbandandwife duo Amadou & Mariam, … Read more
Polica’s new track “Tiff” feat Justin Vernon (Bon Iver): Hear Now!
Following a joint performance of the track at Coachella, you can now hear Polica’s brand new single ‘Tiff’ — featuring Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. … Read more
Australia’s Scott & Charlene’s Wedding sign to Fire Records
Heavily heralded Aussie slacker rock ‘n’ roll outfit Scott & Charlene’s Wedding have signed to Fire Records in anticipation of their forthcoming brand new full-length … Read more
The Druids of Stonehenge LTD Edition Colored Vinyl 10″ EP
The Druids of Stonehenge were part of the East Coast garage-psych boom of the late ’60s. You now can pick up this Rolling Stones/Pretty Things-inspired … Read more
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Mosquito [Album Review]
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Mosquito Interscope Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Yeah Yeah Yeahs return with the somewhat disjointed Mosquito which still possesses a bite. Album … Read more
Cold Warps: S/T | Endless Bummer [Album Review]
Cold Warps S/T | Endless Bummer Noyse Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Cold Warps first cassettes create their solid debut LP. Album Review: What I … Read more