Neal Francis – “Need You Again” [Video]
Singer-songwriter-pianist Neal Francis shares the second song from his eagerly anticipated third studio album, Return To Zero, arriving Friday, March 14 via ATO Records. “Need … Read more
Patterson Hood: Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams [Album Review]
Patterson HoodExploding Trees & Airplane ScreamsATO Records [2025] “With stellar guest appearances, Patterson Hood’s Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams elevates personal storytelling to new heights.” … Read more
Fire Track Premiere: Duane Hoover – “All Over Again”
“A fusion of jangling hooks and unstoppable energy—”All Over Again” proves Hoover’s knack for reinventing rock’s past for the present.” – The Fire Note The … Read more
Gyasi: Here Comes The Good Part [Album Review]
GyasiHere Comes The Good PartAlive Naturalsound Records [2025] “A glam-fueled, high-voltage ride from Gyasi that bridges rock’s golden age with a fresh new spark!” Album … Read more
Mamalarky – “#1 Best Of All Time” [Video]
Mamalarky, the tri-coastal indie rock quartet, announce their new album, Hex Key, with a video for its high-octane and rambunctious lead single “#1 Best of … Read more
Freckle: Freckle [Album Review]
FreckleFreckleGOD?/Drag City Records [2025] “Spontaneous, dynamic, and full of chemistry—Freckle finds Ty Segall and Corey Madden effortlessly engaging.” Album Overview: Freckle is the latest project … Read more
Fire Track: Club Night – “Palace”
Tiny Engines first 2025 release is the long-awaited new Club Night album! Joy Coming Down is out May 2nd and the first single “Palace” is … Read more
The Altons: Heartache In Room 14 [Album Review]
The AltonsHeartache In Room 14Penrose/Daptone Records [2025] “With Heartache in Room 14, The Altons prove that timeless soul melodies and deep emotion never go out … Read more
Cathedrale – “The Setting Sun” [Video]
With their fifth album Poison out now via Howlin’ Banana Records and Regarts, French outfit Cathedrale pushes their sonic identity into a darker, more atmospheric … Read more
Horsegirl: Phonetics On and On [Album Review]
HorsegirlPhonetics On And OnMatador Records [2025] “Horsegirl trades distortion for depth, crafting an album that lingers long after the last note.” Album Overview: Horsegirl is … Read more
Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke – “Back In The Game” [Video]
The pioneering electronic musician and producer Mark Pritchard and The Smile and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke share a new collaborative single, “Back In The Game.” … Read more
Guided By Voices: Universe Room [Album Review]
Guided By VoicesUniverse RoomGBV Inc. [2025] “A labyrinthine album from the Dayton, Ohio institution that reveals new melodic charms with each additional listen” Album Overview: … Read more
PUP – “Hallways” [Video]
Toronto punk heroes PUP— comprised of Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Zack Mykula, and Steve Sladkowski— will release their highly anticipated forthcoming album Who Will Look … Read more
FACS: Wish Defense [Album Review]
FACSWish DefenseTrouble In Mind Records [2025] “Seven tracks of angular intensity, haunting repetition, and post-punk precision—FACS craft one of their most gripping records yet.” Album … Read more
Nervous Verbs – “Vicious Riffs” [Video]
Artist, Producer, Musician Mike Montgomery (R.RING / Ampline / Candyland Recording Studio) announces debut ‘solo’ album Pony Coughing with new project, Nervous Verbs on stalwart record label Don Giovanni. The first two … Read more
Charm School: Debt Forever [Album Review]
Charm SchoolDebt ForeverSurprise Mind [2025] “Charm School’s debut is a rebellious, schizophrenic collage that refuses to play by the rules—and that’s exactly why it works.” … Read more
Fust – “Spangled” [Video]
Durham, NC band Fust announced their anticipated new album Big Ugly, due out March 7th via Dear Life Records. Lead single “Spangled” combines big chords and band leader Aaron Dowdy’s instantly recognizable … Read more
Squid: Cowards [Album Review]
SquidCowardsWarp Records [2025] “Harpsichords, horns, and hypnotic grooves—Cowards finds Squid as adventurous and compelling as ever.” Album Overview: Squid emerged from the same scene as … Read more
Cloakroom – “Story of the Egg” [Video]
Cloakroom’s new single, “The Story of the Egg”, is concise and boundless all at once. Sonically a duality, Cloakroom’s influence of punchy and downpicked punk … Read more
Fire Track Premiere: Gyasi – “Lightning”
We’re excited to premiere “Lightning,” the latest track from Gyasi, ahead of its official release tomorrow, February 7th. This high-energy single is the third from … Read more
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart: Perfect Right Now: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010 [Album Review]
The Pains Of Being Pure At HeartPerfect Right Now: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010Slumberland Records [2025] “A time capsule of The Pains of Being Pure at … Read more
Fire Track: Surprise Chef – “Bully Ball”
Surprise Chef · Bully Ball Australia’s world-renowned cinematic soul outfit Surprise Chef return with new album Superb. A record that represents a change in their … Read more
From iPad to Indie Gem: Richard Davies on The Moles’ Composition Book + “Tragedy” Premiere
Australian cult favorite Richard Davies has spent decades crafting offbeat, beloved indie rock—first with The Moles, Cardinal, and through a vast solo catalog. A lawyer … Read more
Dax Riggs: 7 Songs For Spiders [Album Review]
Dax Riggs7 Songs For SpidersBright Shadow [2025] “Dax Riggs summons the darkness with 7 Songs for Spiders—a hypnotic blend of doom-laced blues and spectral fuzz.” … Read more
Gus Englehorn: The Hornbook [Album Review]
Gus EnglehornThe HornbookSecret City Records [2025] “Gus Englehorn rewrites the indie rock playbook with The Hornbook—a genre-blurring, storytelling triumph.” Album Overview: Gus Englehorn’s path to … Read more