2012 Holiday Album Spotlight (Part 1)
Like many of you, The Fire Note is always looking for some quality new Christmas music around this time of year. Depending on your taste … Read more
Go Tell The Eskimo [Artist Highlight]
Artist: Go Tell The Eskimo Hometown: London, England Artists With Similar Fire: Phoenix / Arcade Fire / DIIV Along with the local support from BBC … Read more
STRFKR third album Miracle Mile Pre-order – Ltd 1000 green/red vinyl
In early 2012, during a rare break in STRFKR’s touring schedule, multi-instrumentalist Josh Hodges retreated to secluded Astoria, Oregon. But this time, rather than completely … Read more
Nashville’s Wild Cub launch video for “Thunder Clatter”
Nashville, TN’s Wild Cub premiered their new official video for “Thunder Clatter” today. Directed by Will Holland and for the first time featuring the band … Read more
Hot Water Music Ltd Edition 3LP Live In Chicago / various colors
Gainesville punk rock band Hot Water Music has announced plans to release Live in Chicago on limited edition 3xLP and 2xCD+DVD on January 15 via … Read more
BAD BOOKS ANNOUNCE 2013 TOUR DATES / Video
Bad Books have announced new tour dates for 2013 in support of their recently released sophomore album II. Upcoming Tour Dates: * = The Front … Read more
Mudhoney’s Mark Arm discusses new album Vanishing Point
Mudhoney is gearing up to release their 9th album, Vanishing Point, on April 2, 2013 through Sub Pop. Mark Arm spoke with SPIN earlier this … Read more
Vinyl Playback, Demystified – Furnace Record Pressing Poster
Do you want to get into vinyl but afraid of the technology? Do you love vinyl but have no idea how it works? Well thanks … Read more
The Bronx / Mariachi El Bronx UK Tour – New Bronx Album 2/5/13
The Bronx have a new album titled Bronx (IV) releasing Feb. 4 in UK/EU, Feb. 5 in the USA, and Feb. 8 in Australia/New Zealand. … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2012: 10 to 1 [Day 5]
#10 Red River Dialect “awellupontheway” Self-Released [2012] We told you back in August about this totally under the radar psych-folk record from Red River Dialect … Read more
Sin Fang Debuts First Single ‘Young Boys’ / New Album Feb 19
Sindri Már Sigfússon aka Sin Fang and Icelandic collective Seabear’s founder and mastermind, has released the first single ‘Young Boys’ off his third solo album, … Read more
Kishi Bashi: Holiday SnowFlexi [7-Inch Feature]
Kishi Bashi Holiday SnowFlexi 7” Joyful Noise Recordings [2012] ‘Tis the season for a “snowflexi” from Kishi Bashi just in time for the holidays. This … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2012: 20 to 11 [Day 4]
#20 Beach House Bloom Sub Pop Records [2012] Indie dream pop group Beach House once again created a record that stays in its lane of … Read more
New Iceage record ‘You’re Nothing’ out 2/19/13. Order now for Ltd. poster
The next Iceage record is titled ‘You’re Nothing’ and is out February 19. Pre-order the record HERE now at Matador and get a limited edition … Read more
The Soft Moon remixes How To Destroy Angels; Tour Update
The Soft Moon: Zeroes [Fire Note Review 11/14/12] Tour Dates 12-12 LOS ANGELES, CA – ECHO + 12-13 SAN DIEGO, CA – CASBAH + 12-14 … Read more
They Might Be Giants “Nanobots” LP Out 3/5, Download new single
They Might Be Giants have perfected their deliriously catchy, original sound over the past three decades. The two-time GRAMMY winning Brooklyn originals return with charming … Read more
Wavves shares new track and video + LP due Spring 2013
Today, Wavves is proud to debut “Sail To The Sun” and it’s accompanying music video directed by BLACK // DOCTOR (CHRIS BLACK + MISTERDOCTOR). “Sail … Read more
Hear EELS’ “NEW ALPHABET” Song / New Album 2/5/13 / World Tour
Singer-songwriter Mark Oliver Everett is at it again. His ever-changing rock outfit Eels will release their latest record Wonderful, Glorious on February 5th, 2013 on … Read more
My Morning Jacket and PHJB Headline Sandy Benefit Concert
My Morning Jacket and Preservation Hall Jazz Band Headline Sandy Benefit Concert January 2 at Paramount Theater Asbury Park Boardwalk Additional Performers Include Nicole Atkins, … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2012: 30 to 21 [Day 3]
#30 The Shins Port Of Morrow Columbia Records [2012] Five years is a lifetime in the music scene but that is exactly how long it … Read more
Marnie Stern: The Chronicles Of Marnia Vinyl Pre-Order Ltd. 100 Gold
Hurry now. The pre-order is up for guitar shredder Marnie Stern’s new album The Chronicles of Marnia. Album is out March 19, 2013 on Kill … Read more
Third Man Records First Annual Holiday Online Store Refresh-A-Thon
Alright vinyl lovers. The cream of the crop in vinyl releases, Third Man Records, will be having a very unique type of sale starting tomorrow, … Read more
Biffy Clyro “Black Chandelier” Video Premiere; Album out 3/12/13
Breakthrough UK band Biffy Clyro have premiered the Big TV-directed video for “Black Chandelier” today. “Black Chandelier” is the first single off the trio’s upcoming … Read more
Cub Scouts [Artist Highlight]
Artist: Cub Scouts Hometown: Brisbane, Queensland (Australia) Artists With Similar Fire: Architecture in Helsinki / The Shins / Los Campesinos! Cub Scouts are an energetic … Read more
Big School Records Interview with founder/owner Matthew Marcinowski [Label Profile]
The intent of our new Label Profile feature is to simply highlight a record label that we feel aligns with our own belief here at … Read more