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Babe Report: Did You Get Better [Album Review]

July 4, 2024 by Thomas Wilde

Babe ReportDid You Get BetterExploding In Sound Records [2024] Album Overview: Babe Report, originally a lockdown-inspired duo, has expanded into a four-piece band featuring Ben … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Babe Report, Exploding In Sound Records, Wilde

Crows – “Bored” [Video]

July 4, 2024 by Fire Note Staff

A much loved act in the UK scene, Crows return with new single “Bored” as well as announcing new album Reason Enough out September 27th … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Bad Vibrations, Crows

Aaron Frazer: Into The Blue [Album Review]

July 3, 2024 by Simon Workman

Aaron FrazerInto The BlueDead Oceans [2024] Album Overview: Aaron Frazer’s sophomore album, Into the Blue, updates his smooth soul sound and shows the singer and … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Aaron Frazer, Dead Oceans, Durand Jones & The Indications, Workman

Nada Surf – “New Propeller” [Video]

July 3, 2024 by Fire Note Staff

Nada Surf returns with their anticipated new LP, Moon Mirror, on 13th September via New West Records. The 11-song set was produced by the band … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Nada Surf, New West Records

The Folk Implosion: Walk Thru Me [Album Review]

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 by Thomas Wilde

The Folk ImplosionWalk Thru MeJoyful Noise Recordings [2024] Album Overview: The Folk Implosion, co-founded by Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh) and John Davis in the … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Joyful Noise Recordings, Lou Barlow, Sebadoh, The Folk Implosion, Wilde

Fire Track: The Bug Club – “Lonsdale Slipons”

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 by Fire Note Staff

Following The Bug Club’s signing announcement last month, Sub Pop can now share the full details for On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System, the band’s full-length … Read more

Categories Fire Tracks Tags Sub Pop Records, The Bug Club

Redd Kross: Redd Kross [Album Review]

June 28, 2024 by Christopher Anthony

Redd KrossRedd KrossIn The Red Records [2024] Album Overview: Redd Kross was formed in 1979 by brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald in Hawthorne, Los Angeles. … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Anthony, In The Red Records, Redd Kross

Love Fiend – “C.K.I.L.” [Video]

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 by Fire Note Staff

 LA rock 4-piece, Love Fiend, is sharing their newest single, the 80s power pop rock reminiscent tune, “C.K.I.L.”. The track comes with a music video that, in true Love Fiend fashion, immerses … Read more

Categories Videos Tags In The Red Records, Love Fiend

David Payne: Last Call At The Yellow Horse Saloon [Album Review]

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 by Simon Workman

David PayneLast Call At The Yellow Horse SaloonMagnaphone Records [2024] Album Overview: I’m not the biggest fan of country music, but I like the good … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, David Payne, Magnaphone Records, Workman

Guided By Voices: Strut Of Kings [Album Review]

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 by Thomas Wilde

Guided By VoicesStrut Of KingsGBV Inc. [2024] Album Overview: Guided By Voices, spearheaded by longtime leader Robert Pollard, has been a prominent figure in the … Read more

Categories Headphone Approved Music, Reviews Tags 4.5 Headphones, GBV Inc., Guided By Voices, Headphone Approved (4.5+ Reviews), Robert Pollard, Rockathon Records, Wilde

Being Dead – “Firefighters” [Video]

June 27, 2024 by Fire Note Staff

Being Dead — the Austin, TX-based duo consisting of Falcon Bitch and Shmoofy — has announced its new album, EELS, out September 27th on Bayonet, … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Bayonet Records, Being Dead

Honey Radar: Ribbon Factory [Album Review]

June 26, 2024 by Thomas Wilde

Honey RadarRibbon FactorySelf-Released [2024] Album Overview: Honey Radar, an enigmatic indie rock band helmed by Jason Henn, has been crafting lo-fi gems since the early … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Honey Radar, Self-Released, Wilde

Chime School – “Give Your Heart Away” [Video]

June 26, 2024 by Fire Note Staff

With his 2021 self-titled debut, Andy Pastalaniec’s Chime School became one of the defining acts of the seemingly never-ending, prolific and multifaceted Bay Area pop … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Chime School, Slumberland Records

Hermanos Gutiérrez: Sonido Cósmico [Album Review]

June 25, 2024 by Christopher Anthony

Hermanos GutiérrezSonido CósmicoEasy Eye Sound [2024] Album Overview: Hermanos Gutiérrez is an Ecuadorian-Swiss sibling duo consisting of brothers Estevan and Alejandro Gutiérrez. They have gained … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Anthony, Easy Eye Sound, Hermanos Gutiérrez

MJ Lenderman – “She’s Leaving You” [Video]

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 by Fire Note Staff

MJ Lenderman — the North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and musician — has announced his new album, Manning Fireworks, out September 6th via ANTI-, and releases the lead single/video, … Read more

Categories Videos Tags ANTI-, MJ Lenderman, Wednesday

Hayes Noble: As It Was, As We Were [Album Review]

June 21, 2024 by Thomas Wilde

Hayes NobleAs It Was, As We Were2-2-1 Press [2024] Album Overview: Hayes Noble, a 19-year-old artist from northwest Illinois now living in Spokane, Washington, first … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 2-2-1 Press, 3.5 Headphones, Hayes Noble, Wilde

Fire Track: Pale Jay – “Easy, Lee”

June 21, 2024 by Fire Note Staff

Later this summer musician/producer Pale Jay will be releasing his latest studio album Low End Love Songs via Karma Chief Records. The lead single “Easy, Lee,” is an engaging track … Read more

Categories Fire Tracks Tags Colemine Records, Karma Chief Records, Pale Jay

Been Stellar: Scream From New York, NY [Album Review]

June 20, 2024 by Christopher Anthony

Been StellarScream From New York, NYDirty Hit [2024] Album Overview: Been Stellar, a five-member band based in New York City, has transitioned from their early … Read more

Categories Headphone Approved Music, Reviews Tags 4.5 Headphones, Anthony, Been Stellar, Dirty Hit Records, Headphone Approved (4.5+ Reviews)

Fire Track: Trace Mountains – “Sick Of Myself”

June 21, 2024June 20, 2024 by Fire Note Staff

Sick of Myself by Trace Mountains Hot on the heels of the announcement of 3 sold out LVL UP reunion shows in August, Trace Mountains, the … Read more

Categories Fire Tracks Tags Trace Mountains

REZN: Burden [Album Review]

June 19, 2024 by Thomas Wilde

REZNBurdenSargent House [2024] Album Overview: REZN, a band from Chicago, comprises Rob McWilliams (vocals, guitar), Phil Cangelosi (bass), Patrick Dunn (drums), and Spencer Ouellette (synth/saxophone). … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, REZN, Sargent House, Wilde

Horse Jumper Of Love – “Snow Angel” [Video]

June 19, 2024 by Fire Note Staff

Horse Jumper of Love share a video for “Snow Angel,” the blistering new single and album opener for Disaster Trick, the band’s fifth full-length, due August 16th on Run For … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Horse Jumper Of Love, Run For Cover Records

Kishi Bashi – “Icarus IV” [Video]

June 18, 2024 by Fire Note Staff

Kishi Bashi today shared his glittering and groove-driven new single “Icarus IV,” off his forthcoming album Kantos, due out August 23rd via Joyful Noise Recordings. The song … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Joyful Noise Recordings, Kishi Bashi

Swiftumz: Simply The Best [Album Review]

June 18, 2024 by Christopher Anthony

SwiftumzSimply The BestEmpty Cellar Records [2024] Album Overview: Christopher McVicker, under the alias Swiftumz, has been an influential figure in San Francisco’s music scene for … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Anthony, Empty Cellar Records, Swiftumz

The Decemberists: As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again [Album Review]

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 by Thomas Wilde

The DecemberistsAs It Ever Was, So It Will Be AgainThirty Tigers/YABB Records [2024] Album Overview: At this point, The Decemberists have a nice music history. … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, The Decemberists, Thirty Tigers, Wilde, YABB Records

Swiftumz – “Falling Down” [Video]

June 15, 2024June 14, 2024 by Fire Note Staff

Swiftumz has shared the “Falling Down” music video, from the new album Simply The Best that was released today on Empty Cellar Reocrds. A little … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Empty Cellar Records, Swiftumz
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