Delivery: Force Majeure [Album Review]
DeliveryForce MajeureHeavenly Recordings [2025] “A bold and dynamic sophomore effort that solidifies Delivery as an essential indie rock act.“ Album Overview: Delivery, a five-piece band … Read more
Horsegirl – “Switch Over” [Video]
Horsegirl — the New York-via-Chicago trio of best friends Nora Cheng, Penelope Lowenstein, and Gigi Reece — unveil the new single/video, “Switch Over,” from their … Read more
Lambrini Girls: Who Let The Dogs Out [Album Review]
Lambrini GirlsWho Let The Dogs OutCity Slang [2025] “A debut album that hits like a riot and leaves you wanting more—Lambrini Girls are punk’s fiercest … Read more
Gus Englehorn – “Metal Detector” [Video]
When talking about the process of the making of the video, Preda mentions “I love to work with limitations. It forces you to take a … Read more
Franz Ferdinand: The Human Fear [Album Review]
Franz FerdinandThe Human FearDomino [2025] “The Human Fear leans into polished grooves and familiar hooks, offering moments of charm without breaking new ground.” Album Overview: … Read more
Bob Mould – “Here We Go Crazy” [Video]
Bob Mould is celebrating the new year with the announcement of a long-awaited new studio album. Here We Go Crazy arrives via Granary Music/BMG Records … Read more
The Fire Note Blazing Top 50 Albums Of 2024
2024 has been an outstanding year for music, with a steady stream of exceptional releases making this year’s list one of the most challenging to … Read more
The Fire Note Writer Edition Top Albums of 2024
At The Fire Note, our writers are the backbone of everything we do. We want to give a heartfelt shout-out to these incredible contributors—both past … Read more
The National: Rome [Album Review]
The NationalRome4AD [2024] “From baritone ballads to raucous anthems, Rome proves why The National reign supreme on stage.” Album Overview: Releasing a live album isn’t … Read more
Hunger Anthem – “Hours and Miles”[Video]
Hunger Anthem is an indie-rock band from Athens, Georgia with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched, gritty, tightly executed power-pop immediacy, deeply rooted in a … Read more
High Rise: Disturbance Trip [Album Review]
High RiseDisturbance TripLa Musica Records/Black Editions [2024] “This fuzzed-out live set from 1992 documents High Rise at their noise-soaked best.” Album Overview: Even though they … Read more
Scarlet Rae – “Bleu” [Video]
Welcome to Bayonet Records, Scarlet Rae! Los Angeles born and Brooklyn based Scarlet Rae has been performing and releasing music since she was 15-years old. … Read more
Khana Bierbood: Monolam [Album Review]
Khana BierboodMonolamGuruguru Brain [2024] “From vibrant rhythms to introspective textures, Monolam redefines what Thai psychedelia can be.” Album Overview: Khana Bierbood, translating to “Strange Brew” … Read more
Dutch Interior – “Sandcastle Molds” [Video]
Dutch Interior — the LA County-based band of lifelong friends Jack Nugent, Conner Reeves, Davis Stewart, Noah Kurtz, and brothers Shane and Hayden Barton — … Read more
Bill Callahan: The Holy Grail – Bill Callahan’s “Smog” Dec. 10, 2001 Peel Session EP [Album Review]
Bill CallahanThe Holy Grail: Bill Callahan’s “Smog” Dec. 10, 2001 Peel Session EPDrag City Records [2024] “Callahan redefines minimalism in this captivating BBC session.” Album … Read more
FACS – “Desire Path” [Video]
On their sixth studio album Wish Defense (incoming Feburary 7, 2025 on Trouble In Mind Records), Chicago trio FACS take a good, long look in … Read more
Heavy Moss: Dead Slow [Album Review]
Heavy MossDead Slowp(doom) Records [2024] “Heavy Moss delivers a vibrant fusion of dreamy atmospheres and grounded rock grooves on the simmering Dead Slow.” Album Overview: … Read more
The Men – “Pony” [Video]
New York City rock band The Men are today announcing their latest full-length Buyer Beware and sharing the lead single and opening track “Pony”—a piece … Read more
Michael Kiwanuka: Small Changes [Album Review]
Michael KiwanukaSmall ChangesGeffen Records [2024] “A bold evolution of sound and spirit—Small Changes marks a new chapter in Michael Kiwanuka’s soulful storytelling.” Album Overview: Michael … Read more
Greg Freeman – “Long Distance Driver Acoustic (Feat. Merce Lemon)” [Video]
Vermont’s finest, Greg Freeman, has recently signed with Canvasback/Transgressive Records. To celebrate this exciting partnership, his critically acclaimed debut LP, I Looked Out, is being … Read more
Kim Deal: Nobody Loves You More [Album Review]
Kim DealNobody Loves You More4AD [2024] “From orchestral surprises to indie rock grit, Kim Deal delivers a solo debut that’s nothing short of stunning.” Album … Read more
Sleeper’s Bell – “Over” [Video]
Sleeper’s Bell — the Chicago folk duo of Blaine Teppema (vocals/guitar) and Evan Green (guitar) — announce their debut album, Clover, out February 7th via Angel Tapes / Fire … Read more
Father John Misty: Mahashmashana [Album Review]
Father John MistyMahashmashanaSub Pop Records [2024] “Mahashmashana is Father John Misty at his sharpest—lyrically daring, sonically expansive, and utterly unforgettable.” Album Overview: Father John Misty, … Read more
Frog Eyes – “E-E-Y-O-R-E (That’s Me!)” [Video]
Vancouver indie-rock greats Frog Eyes share “E-E-Y-O-R-E (That’s Me!)”, their latest single. Frog Eyes on the track, “”E-E-Y-O-R-E” has that riff that happens in the … Read more
Alvilda: C’est Déjà L’heure [Album Review]
AlvildaC’est Déjà L’heureStatic Shock Records [2024] “Ten tracks, thirty minutes, and endless hooks—Alvilda proves that language is no barrier to great music.” Album Overview: Alvilda … Read more