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
Terra Terra Terra: The Space We Create [Album Review]
Terra Terra Terra The Space We Create Round Kid Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Terra Terra Terra creates a radio friendly rock album on their … Read more
GAMES: GAMES [Album Review]
GAMES GAMES HoZac Records [2012] Fire Note Says: GAMES is PURE GOLD! Album Review: If I had to pick my top 5 current record labels, … Read more
Fort Shame: Double Wide [Album Review]
Fort Shame Double Wide Peloton Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Fort Shame bring back some mid-90’s vigor on their debut Double Wide! Album Review: If … Read more
THE MEN Announce New Album ‘New Moon’ Out March 5 on Sacred Bones
With their fourth full-length album to be released in as many years, The Men proudly present the sweeping New Moon, the most intensely personal and … Read more
Widowspeak shares new single “Thick As Thieves” / New Tour Dates
Widowspeak have a new record titled Almanac set to be released January 22, 2013 on Captured Tracks. Following the release of the first two album … Read more
Los Angeles’ Hands Sign To Kill Rock Stars; Debut Album Out 4/30
Kill Rock Stars has announced the signing of Los Angeles’ Hands. The band’s debut full-length, Synesthesia due April 30, follows up their well-received Massive Context … Read more
White Whale Records Interview with founder Ryder Havdale [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
Child Bite “Vision Crimes” on limited vinyl / 260 each variation
Vision Crimes is the counterpart to 2012’s Monomania release, in both musical visual aesthetic. The 7-song 10″ release is packaged in elaborately screen-printed, custom-designed jackets. … Read more
Guided By Voices “Copy Zero” Stream / Pre-Order New EP Now
After three exceptional full-length albums in 2012, Guided By Voices are back already in 2013 with a new six song EP titled Down By The … Read more
Foxygen’s New Video for “San Francisco” – New Album Out 1/22
Premiering today is the official video for Foxygen’s “San Francisco.” Directed by Cameron Dutra, San Francisco features refined camerawork, simple compositions, and a loose interpretation … Read more