Ty Segall – “My Best Friend” [Video]
Since 2008, Ty Segall has played out his hunger to be free through a dozen solo LPs, a variety of collaborative projects, and a rippling eclecticism of … Read more
Fire Track: Charles Moothart – “One Wish”
LA-based rocker Charles Moothart (formerly CFM) has released the second single off his upcoming LP Black Holes Don’t Choke, out March 8th 2024 via In The Red Records. The new … Read more
Gentlemen Rogues – “Do the Resurrection!” [Video]
Gentlemen Rogues recently announced the release of Surface Noise, a brand new LP of well-turned guitar pop, complete with roaring chords and propulsive rhythms behind Danny … Read more
SLIFT: ILION [Album Review]
SLIFTILIONSub Pop Records [2024] Album Overview: The French trio SLIFT presents ILION, a sonic behemoth reminiscent of a distant wave growing in intensity as it … Read more
Meatbodies – “Move” [Video]
Meatbodies new single “Move” is an epic full journey spanning from hypnotic, drone-y groove into a full-on psychedelic freak-out. It’s opening icy, circular synth bassline recalls Martin Rev/Suicide, … Read more
Fire Track: Adrianne Lenker – “Sadness As A Gift”
Adrianne Lenker announceed her new solo album, Bright Future, out March 22nd on 4AD, and shares the new single “Sadness As A Gift,” Bright Future marks Lenker’s first album since 2020’s songs & instrumentals, … Read more
Green Day – “Bobby Sox” [Video]
Green Day’s new album, Saviors, has arrived today. Their 14th studio album, Saviors, is the first full-length release from Green Day since 2020’s Father of All Motherfuckers, and … Read more
Sleater-Kinney: Little Rope [Album Review]
Sleater-KinneyLittle RopeLoma Vista Recordings [2024] Album Overview: Sleater-Kinney’s album Little Rope is one of the most delicately layered records in the band’s nearly 30-year career. … Read more
Rick Rude – “Square” [Video]
The Led Zeppelin-meets-Superchunk-styled instrumental “Square” is the second single from Rick Rude’s upcoming album ‘Laverne’, out February 2nd on Midnight Werewolf Records. About Rick Rude: New … Read more
Fire Track: Handsome Jack – “It’s Understood”
Handsome Jack, the gritty rock trio hailing from Lockport, NY, will be releasing their latest studio album, “A Good Thing,” in early March. These 11 … Read more
Kim Gordon – “Bye Bye” [Video]
Musician and visual artist Kim Gordon returns with her second solo album, The Collective, which will be released March 8th on Matador. Its lead track, “Bye Bye,” is out now, driven … Read more
The Vaccines: Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations [Album Review]
The VaccinesPick-Up Full Of Pink CarnationsThirty Tigers [2024] Album Overview: The Vaccines have released their sixth studio album, Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations, produced by … Read more
Khruangbin – “A Love International” [Video]
Khruangbin have returned with the announcement of A LA SALA or “To the Room” in Spanish — the band’s fourth studio album and first LP in four … Read more
Fire Track: Topographies – “Chain Of Days”
Bay Area post-punk outfit Topographies will deliver their sophomore LP, Interior Spring, via Dark Entries on Feb. 2, 2024. Formed in 2018 in San Francisco by Justin … Read more
O-D-EX – “Back To Form” [Video]
Dirtnap Records recently announced the debut LP from O-D-EX, the new project from Mark Ryan of Mind Spiders and The Marked Men, and now they are … Read more
SPRINTS: Letter To Self [Album Review]
SPRINTSLetter To SelfCity Slang [2024] Album Overview: Dublin’s four-piece SPRINTS just released their debut full-length, Letter To Self, on January 5th. The record is filled … Read more
Waxahatchee – “Right Back to It” (feat. MJ Lenderman) [Video]
Waxahatchee, the solo project of Alabama-born and Kansas City-based Katie Crutchfield, is returning with her most confident and resilient album to date. Her first on new label … Read more
Fire Track: Ghost Funk Orchestra – “To The Moon!”
February 2024 sees Ghost Funk Orchestra blast off into new territory on their fifth album, A Trip To The Moon. In just over a minute, Opening, the aptly titled … Read more
Ride – “Peace Sign” [Video]
Ride returns with the news of their seventh studio album, Interplay, out March 29th via Wichita Recordings / PIAS. The new record is the Oxford … Read more
The Fire Note Blazing Top 50 Albums Of 2023
2023 was a great year in music! Solid release after solid release made this year’s list one of the hardest to put together in TFN’s … Read more
The Fire Note Writer Edition Top Albums of 2023
At The Fire Note, our writers are the heart and soul of what we do. We want to give a big shout-out to these amazing … Read more
Car Seat Headrest: Faces From The Masquerade [Album Review]
Car Seat HeadrestFaces From The MasqueradeMatador Records [2023] I remember seeing Will Toledo and Car Seat Headrest early on back in 2016, soon after Teens … Read more
Ken Kase: Ken Kase (EP) [Album Review]
Ken KaseKen Kase (EP)Self-Released [2023] This fast, fun power-pop 5-song EP from Ken Kase is a quick display of the kind of musical alchemy that … Read more
MJ Lenderman: And The Wind (Live and Loose!) [Album Review]
MJ LendermanAnd The Wind (Live and Loose!)ANTI- [2023] This review should serve as a wake-up call to all our readers who have not yet embraced … Read more
Catbells: Partly Cloudy [Album Review]
CatbellsPartly CloudySQFT Records [2023] Partly Cloudy is the full-length debut from the enigmatic female dream pop/folk rock artist who is most comfortable sharing her deepest, … Read more