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Slow Pulp: Yard [Album Review]

November 14, 2023 by Brian Q. Newcomb

Slow PulpYardANTI- [2023] Slow Pulp—indie rock band formed in Madison, WI, but currently via Chicago—recorded their debut album in relative isolation during the pandemic and … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, ANTI-, Newcomb, Slow Pulp

The Smile – “Wall Of Eyes” [Video]

January 23, 2024November 14, 2023 by Fire Note Staff

The Smile’s new album Wall Of Eyes, will be released on January 26th on XL Recordings. The new album, was recorded between Oxford and Abbey … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Radiohead, The Smile, Thom Yorke, XL Recordings

In The Pines: Painting By Numbers [Album Review]

November 10, 2023 by Christopher Anthony

In The PinesPainting By NumbersSoul Step Records [2023] Cincinnati’s In The Pines has recently released their newest record, Painting By Numbers, where the group effortlessly … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Anthony, In The Pines, Soul Step Records

Mary Timony – “Dominoes” [Video]

November 10, 2023 by Fire Note Staff

Singer-songwriter and guitar hero Mary Timony has announced her new album, Untame the Tiger, lead single/video “Dominoes,” and an extensive 2024 North American headline tour (dates below). Untame the … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Mary Timony, Merge Records

Glen Hansard: All That Was East Is West Of Me Now [Album Review]

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 by Brian Q. Newcomb

Glen HansardAll That Was East Is West Of Me NowANTI- [2023] Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard may have gotten started in music busking on the streets … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, ANTI-, Glen Hansard, Newcomb

The Bug Club: Rare Birds – Hour Of Song [Album Review]

November 8, 2023 by Thomas Wilde

The Bug ClubRare Birds: Hour Of SongBingo/We Are Busy Bodies [2023] “My bathtub has three taps.. hot, cold and Bach chorale. Balance is hard to … Read more

Categories Headphone Approved Music, Reviews Tags 4.5 Headphones, Bingo Records, Headphone Approved (4.5+ Reviews), The Bug Club, We Are Busy Bodies, Wilde

The Mountain Goats: Jenny From Thebes [Album Review]

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by Brian Q. Newcomb

The Mountain GoatsJenny From ThebesMerge Records [2023] The Mountain Goats’ singer/songwriter John Darnielle must wake up from his dreams every day with a story line … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Merge Records, Newcomb, The Mountain Goats

Ty Segall – “My Room” [Video]

November 7, 2023 by Fire Note Staff

Ty Segall returns with his most ambitious, elastic set of songs to date, Three Bells, to be released January 26th via Drag City. Following 2022’s … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Drag City Records, Ty Segall

Erik Nervous: Immaturity [Album Review]

November 5, 2023November 3, 2023 by Christopher Anthony

Erik NervousImmaturityFatCat/Feel It Records [2023] Erik Nervous, also known as Erik Hart to those who know him well, has consistently released at least one EP … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Anthony, Erik Nervous, FatCat Records, Feel It Records

The Libertines: “Run Run Run” [Video]

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 by Fire Note Staff

The Libertines are proud to unveil the video for “Run Run Run,” the first single from their forthcoming fourth studio album, All Quiet On The … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Casablanca Records, Republic Records, The Libertines

The Rolling Stones: Hackney Diamonds [Album Review]

November 5, 2023November 2, 2023 by Brian Q. Newcomb

The Rolling StonesHackney DiamondsGeffen Records [2023] Okay, friends, let’s be honest. There’s no way in hell that this late-in-life album from the Rolling Stones has … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Geffen Records, Newcomb, The Rolling Stones

Black Pumas: Chronicles Of A Diamond [Album Review]

November 1, 2023 by Thomas Wilde

Black PumasChronicles Of A DiamondATO Records [2023] The eponymous debut album from the Black Pumas, released in 2019, feels like it was released much longer … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, ATO Records, Black Pumas, Wilde

Lydia Loveless: Nothing’s Gonna Stand In My Way Again [Album Review]

October 31, 2023 by Brian Q. Newcomb

Lydia LovelessNothing’s Gonna Stand In My Way AgainBloodshot Records [2023] In the summer of 2022, when we were all trying to figure out how to … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Bloodshot Records, Lydia Loveless, Newcomb

MJ Lenderman – “You Have Bought Yourself a Boat (Live)”

October 31, 2023 by Fire Note Staff

Asheville musician MJ Lenderman announces his new live album, And the Wind (Live and Loose!), out November 17th on ANTI-, and presents an accompanying live … Read more

Categories Videos Tags ANTI-, Dear Life Records, MJ Lenderman, Wednesday

Circus Devils: Squeeze The Needle [Album Review]

October 27, 2023 by Simon Workman

Circus DevilsSqueeze The NeedleGBV Inc. [2023] The “comeback album” is a risky proposition. More often than not, once a band has gone on hiatus or … Read more

Categories Headphone Approved Music, Reviews Tags 4.5 Headphones, Circus Devils, GBV Inc., Headphone Approved (4.5+ Reviews), Robert Pollard, Rockathon Records, Todd Tobias, Workman

The Gaslight Anthem: History Books [Album Review]

October 27, 2023 by Christopher Anthony

The Gaslight AnthemHistory BooksRich Mahogany Recordings [2023] The Gaslight Anthem, after a nearly decade-long hiatus, returns with their sixth full-length album, History Books. This New … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Anthony, Brian Fallon, Rich Mahogany Recordings, The Gaslight Anthem

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: The Silver Cord [Album Review]

October 26, 2023 by Christopher Anthony

King Gizzard & The Lizard WizardThe Silver CordKGLW [2023] At this point in King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard’s career, it is a given that … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Anthony, KGLW, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Grandaddy – “Watercooler” [Video]

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by Fire Note Staff

Grandaddy has announced a brand new studio album Blu Wav set for release February 16, 2024 via Dangerbird Records. A prolific storyteller, Jason Lytle is … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Dangerbird Records, Grandaddy

The Feelies: Some Kinda Love: Performing The Music Of The Velvet Underground [Album Review]

October 25, 2023 by Brian Q. Newcomb

The FeeliesSome Kinda Love: Performing The Music Of The Velvet UndergroundBar/None Records [2023] The general rule regarding influential artists is that popular success dictates the … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Bar None Records, Lou Reed, Newcomb, The Feelies, The Velvet Underground

The Umbrellas – “Three Cheers!” [Video]

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 by Fire Note Staff

The Umbrellas’ debut album was one of the surprise hits of an otherwise grim 2021. The Umbrellas represent the fertile San Francisco Bay Area scene … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Slumberland Records, The Umbrellas

Teenage Fanclub: Nothing Lasts Forever [Album Review]

October 24, 2023 by Brian Q. Newcomb

Teenage FanclubNothing Lasts ForeverMerge Records [2023] One has to wonder if anyone thought about the possibility that they might be wearing the band name Teenage … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Merge Records, Newcomb, Teenage Fanclub

Green Day – “The American Dream Is Killing Me” [Video]

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 by Fire Note Staff

Saviors is an invitation into Green Day’s brain, their collective spirit as a band, and an understanding of friendship, culture and legacy of the last … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Green Day

CIVIC: New Vietnam And Singles [Album Review]

October 20, 2023 by Thomas Wilde

CIVICNew Vietnam And SinglesAnti Fade/ATO Records [2023] Melbourne’s CIVIC released their debut EP, New Vietnam, originally in 2018 via Anti Fade Records. It was this … Read more

Categories Reissue Reviews, Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, ATO Records, CIVIC, Wilde

Truth Club: Running From The Chase [Album Review]

October 19, 2023 by Thomas Wilde

Truth ClubRunning From The ChaseDouble Double Whammy [2023] Truth Club’s sophomore record, Running From The Chase, bursts onto the scene with an infectious energy and … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Double Double Whammy Records, Truth Club, Wilde

GOAT: Medicine [Album Review]

October 18, 2023 by Thomas Wilde

GOATMedicineRocket Recordings [2023] GOAT, the enigmatic Swedish collective known for their unique blend of world music, psychedelia, and mysticism, has swiftly reemerged on the global … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Goat, Rocket Recordings, Wilde
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