Villagers: {Awayland} [Album Review]
Villagers {Awayland} Domino Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Villagers return with an expansive sophomore album that shows new strengths for the band. Album Review: Dublin’s … Read more
Pile: Dripping [Album Review]
Pile Dripping Exploding In Sound Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Pile’s Dripping rocks a page right out of the 90’s playbook-and that is a good … Read more
Various Artists: Django Unchained OST [Album Review]
Various Artists Django Unchained OST Universal Republic Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Quentin Tarantino gives us something we entirely expected. Album Review: To begin with, … Read more
Johnny Marr Unveils New Music Video / Debut Solo Album 2/26
The mesmerizing return of Johnny Marr continues, as the new video for his forthcoming single “Upstarts” is unveiled today. The single is the first from … Read more
Hear Yellow Red Sparks’ Self-Titled 2nd Single! / Album out 1/29
Joshua Hanson’s delicate voice with a sweet Midwestern twang is the forefront of Yellow Red Sparks’ intricate indie folk sound, but with the added elements … Read more
Limited edition white vinyl for new Veronica Falls album out 2/12
You may have had them tagged as goth-tinged pop fantasists, but with their much anticipated sophomore album Waiting For Something To Happen, Veronica Falls easily … Read more
Deap Vally [Artist Highlight]
Artist: Deap Vally Hometown: Los Angeles, California Artists With Similar Fire: Yeah Yeah Yeahs / The Dead Weather / Joan Jett Deap Vally are two … Read more
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds release “Jubilee Street” / Hear now!
The new Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds album, Push the Sky Away, is out February 18 in Europe and February 19 in the U.S. … Read more
Milo Greene Follows First UK Run With US Tour / Starts February 5th
Los Angeles-based quintet Milo Greene will tour the U.S. this spring, playing a mixture of headline dates and shows with Stars, including two nights at … Read more
Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace OST 2xLP LIMITED
For the very first time ever on limited edition vinyl, I Am Shark, will be releasing the original soundtrack to Star Wars Episode 1: The … Read more
Yo La Tengo: Fade [Album Review]
Yo La Tengo Fade Matador Records [2013] Fire Note Says: There won’t be many records this year that are better than the new Yo La … Read more
Red Clover Ghost: Red Clover Ghost [Album Review]
Red Clover Ghost Red Clover Ghost Good Soil Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Red Clover Ghost will win you over immediately with their sincere harmonizing … Read more
Public Nuisance: Gotta Survive (Reissue) [Album Review]
Public Nuisance Gotta Survive (Reissue) Third Man Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Public Nuisance puts together a hodgepodge that if given the time has something … Read more
Camper Van Beethoven shares new single / Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Camper Van Beethoven is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2013, with the Jan. release of its tenth album, La Costa Perdida. Today the band shares … Read more
Jenny O. Announces US Tour / New Album out 2/5/13
On February 5th Jenny O. will release her debut album Automechanic. Produced by Jonathan Wilson (Dawes, Father John Misty, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy) and recorded in … Read more
Third Man Records announces Document Records Reissue Series
Third Man Records is thrilled to announce the release of the first three records in thier highly-anticipated Document Records reissue series. The recordings Third Man … Read more
Brand new music from Jim James / Listen to “A New Life” Now
You can now hear the track “A New Life” off of Jim James highly anticipated new album Regions of Light and Sound of God. The … Read more
Rancid: Essentials 7″ Box Set [7-Inch Feature]
Rancid Essentials 7″ Box Set Pirate Press Records [2012] This 7-inch set from Rancid is a pure spectacle as it celebrates the band’s 20th Anniversary … Read more
Norwegian Arms: Wolf Like A Stray Dog [Album Review]
Norwegian Arms Wolf Like A Stray Dog Big School Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Wolf Like a Stray Dog is a diverse and impressive sonic … Read more
Jon Mueller: Death Blues [Album Review]
Jon Mueller Death Blues Hometapes/Taiga Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Jon Mueller takes you on a deep trip with his thought provoking Death Blues. Album … Read more
The Capsules: Northeren Lights And Southern Skies [Album Review]
The Capsules Northern Lights And Southern Skies Vespera Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Capsules release a smooth and thoughtful late-night soundtrack. Album Review: With … Read more
Hollis Brown East Coast Tour Kicks Off Jan. 11th / Debut LP Out 3/5
Taking queues from classic pop, rock’n’roll, and Americana, Hollis Brown combines raw rock sensibilities with sweet melodies and heartfelt lyrics to create a rich, warm … Read more
Mac DeMarco shares new video + announces upcoming spring tour
Mac DeMarco is kicking off the year with a brand new music video and announcement of a spring US tour. The Jason Harvey-directed video for … Read more
‘Zaireeka’ from The Flaming Lips on vinyl / Out RSD 2013
It is never too early to think about Record Store Day 2013 and The Flaming Lips just added to the excitement. Via their Twitter account … Read more
The Misfits Announce Live Album, DEA.D. ALIVE! / Out February 5th
The raw ferocity of the legendary Misfits captured DEA.D. ALIVE! in concert on All Hallows’ Eve, in the center of Times Square—New York City seems … Read more