The White Stripes: White Blood Cells Singles [7-Inch Feature]
The White Stripes White Blood Cells 7”s Third Man Records [2012] Third Man has been slowly reissuing The White Stripes early material and this trio … Read more
Pissed Jeans: Honeys [Album Review]
Pissed Jeans Honeys Sub Pop Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Honeys is a musical middle finger-and that happens to be a good thing. Album Review: … Read more
Big Harp: Chain Letters [Album Review]
Big Harp Chain Letters Saddle Creek Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Big Harp’s sophomore album is a bluesy, boozy, bassy ride. Album Review: Big Harp … Read more
Richard Thompson: Electric [Album Review]
Richard Thompson Electric Proper/New West Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Richard Thompson is back as strong as ever on his engaging new album Electric. Album … Read more
Stars Release Free EP “You Guys Are All Awesome” – Available Now
In celebration of their upcoming North American tour, Stars are releasing a free EP, You Guys Are All Awesome. The EP features two tracks from … Read more
The Hives Add Six Intimate Headline Dates to U.S. Tour!
The Hives have just announced the addition of six headline dates as they head across the country opening for P!nk. The intimate performances coincide with … Read more
Low – Special Bonus Disc News, Song Download and New Album Trailer
Sub Pop Records has announced that Low is offering a special bonus disc with all pre-orders of their new record, The Invisible Way, out March … Read more
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down: We The Common [Album Review]
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down We The Common Ribbon Music [2013] Fire Note Says: We the Common delivers on the promise of earlier … Read more
Broadway Calls: Comfort/Distraction [Album Review]
Broadway Calls Comfort/Distraction No Sleep Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Broadway Calls are one of leaders in the current punk pop genre and Comfort/Distraction firmly … Read more
Night Beds: Country Sleep [Album Review]
Night Beds Country Sleep Dead Oceans Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Night Beds debut Country Sleep will win your attention in its first 71 seconds. … Read more
Mumford & Sons Announce 2013 “Gentlemen of the Road” Stopover
Mumford & Sons are pleased to announce the details of the 2013 series of Gentlemen of the Road Stopovers in the UK, US, and Canada … Read more
Beach Fossils ‘Clash The Truth’ Ltd LP Pre-Order / 400 Red Wax
The pre-order for Beach Fossils ‘Clash the Truth’ Limited Edition LP is now available. The album will start shipping Feb 19th or before and the … Read more
Sasquatch! Music Festival announces lineup for Memorial Day 2013
On the heels of a highly successful, critically acclaimed sold-out 2012 festival, the Sasquatch! Music Festival unveils its 2013 lineup, which once again features 4 … Read more
Built To Spill Add Dates to 2013 Tour through May
Built To Spill one of the most endearing and enduring bands of our generation has announced its first live shows of 2013. West coast dates … Read more
The Thermals new Desperate Ground / Ltd marbled red/black 500 pressed
This limited edition (of 500) of “Desperate Ground” is only available from the Saddle Creek online store and from the band on tour. The album … Read more
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds “Jubilee Street” New Video / Album out 2/19
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds reveal the video to “Jubilee Street”, the first single from the band’s fifteenth studio album Push The Sky Away … Read more
Jim James: Regions Of Light And Sound Of God [Album Review]
Jim James Regions Of Light And Sound Of God ATO Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Jim James shows off his soul on his debut solo … Read more
Wake Owl: Wild Country EP [Album Review]
Wake Owl Wild Country EP Vagrant Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Wake Owl’s EP Wild Country leaves an incredible first impression, making the listener want … Read more
Bettie Serveert: Oh, Mayhem! [Album Review]
Bettie Serveert Oh, Mayhem! Second Motion Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Indie vets look to re-establish themselves, and Oh, Mayhem! is a perfect reintroduction! Album … Read more
Atoms For Peace pre-order Ltd 12″ single “Judge Jury And Executioner”
Atoms For Peace new single “Judge Jury And Executioner” will be available on 12″ vinyl March 11. The flipside is a track called “S.A.D.” This … Read more
The Postal Service Announce First Headline Shows In 10 Years
Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello a/k/a The Postal Service have added nine worldwide headline dates to what now appears to be a full-on reunion tour–five … Read more
Dirtnap Records Inteview with Ken Cheppaikode [Label Profile]
The intent of our Label Profile feature is to simply highlight a record label that we feel aligns with our own belief here at The … Read more
My Bloody Valentine: m b v [Album Review]
My Bloody Valentine m b v Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: 22 Years later, My Bloody Valentine release m b v and it seems like … Read more
Teenage Fanclub: Bandwagonesque [Classic Album Revisit Review]
Teenage Fanclub Bandwagonesque Creation Records [1991] Nineteen Ninety-One. It was the age of grunge. The year of Nirvana’s Nevermind, Pearl Jam’s Ten and Soundgarden’s Badmotorfinger. … Read more
Radar Bros: Eight [Album Review]
Radar Bros. Eight Merge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Eight is as gorgeous and lush as you would expect from these indie vets! Album Review: … Read more