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Beth Orton: Weather Alive [Album Review]

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by Brian Q. Newcomb

Beth OrtonWeather AlivePartisan Records [2022] When Beth Orton came on the scene in the mid-nineties with her mix of folk and electronica, aided by then … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Beth Orton, Newcomb, Partisan Records

Eddy Current Suppression Ring: Primary Colours (Blue Wax | 300 Copies)

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by Fire Note Staff

If you came to the Eddy Current party late then you may have missed the vinyl pressing of Primary Colours. The album was originally released … Read more

Categories Vinyl Spotlight Tags Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Goner Records

Premiere Video: Spain – “Her Used-To-Been”

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by Christopher Anthony

In February of 1994, Josh Haden took his new band Spain into Poop Alley Studio in LA to record some demos with producer Tom Grimley. … Read more

Categories Features, Fire Note Exclusives, Video Premiere, Videos Tags Shimmy-Disc, Spain

Mercyland: We Never Lost A Single Game [Album Review]

September 29, 2022 by Brian Q. Newcomb

MercylandWe Never Lost A Single GamePropeller Sound Recordings [2022] Before David Barbe recorded three studio albums next to Bob Mould in his band Sugar, he … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Mercyland, Newcomb, Propeller Sound Recordings, Sugar

MJ Lenderman: Boat Songs [Album Review]

July 18, 2023September 28, 2022 by Thomas Wilde

MJ LendermanBoat SongsDear Life Records [2022] Sometimes having too much music in a review stack can be a hindrance because you just know that you … Read more

Categories Headphone Approved Music, Reviews Tags 4.5 Headphones, Dear Life Records, Headphone Approved (4.5+ Reviews), MJ Lenderman, Wednesday, Wilde

Mike Adams At His Honest Weight: Graphic Blandishment [Album Review]

November 16, 2023September 27, 2022 by Brian Q. Newcomb

Mike Adams At His Honest WeightGraphic BlandishmentJoyful Noise Recordings [2022] In spite of the inevitable earworm infestation, power-pop has proven to be one of the … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Joyful Noise Recordings, Mike Adams At His Honest Weight, Newcomb

Martha – “Hope Gets Harder” [Video]

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 by Fire Note Staff

Durham indiepop-punks Martha have shared furious new single “Hope Gets Harder,” a song about England. The track is the third track to be taken from the band’s forthcoming album Please Don’t Take Me … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Martha, Specialist Subject Records

Alex G: God Save The Animals [Album Review]

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 by Thomas Wilde

Alex GGod Save The AnimalsDomino [2022] God Save The Animals is Alex Giannascoli’s, aka Alex G, ninth album at the young age of 29. He … Read more

Categories Headphone Approved Music, Reviews Tags (Sandy) Alex G, 4.5 Headphones, Alex G, Domino, Headphone Approved (4.5+ Reviews), Wilde

Eerie Wanda – “Birds Aren’t Real” [Video]

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 by Fire Note Staff

Eerie Wanda, the project of Dutch/Croatian musician Marina Tadic, has released her new album Internal Radio today on CD & digital via Joyful Noise Recordings … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Eerie Wanda, Joyful Noise Recordings

Fire Track Premiere: Plastic Harpoons -“East Of State”

September 22, 2022 by Christopher Anthony

TFN is happy to premiere the latest single from Santa Barbara indie-rock outfit Plastic Harpoons. “East of State,” is off their forthcoming LP, Modern World, … Read more

Categories Features, Fire Note Exclusives, Fire Tracks, News, Track Premiere Tags Plastic Harpoons

The Murlocs: Rapscallion [Album Review]

September 22, 2022 by Christopher Anthony

The MurlocsRapscallionATO Records [2022] The Murlocs have returned quickly since last year’s more piano driven Bittersweet Demons album with a batch of rock n’ roll … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Anthony, ATO Records, The Murlocs

Flogging Molly: Anthem [Album Review]

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 by Brian Q. Newcomb

Flogging MollyAnthemRise Records [2022] Although they were formed in Los Angeles in the late 90’s, Flogging Molly is a Celtic rock band led by Irish-born … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Flogging Molly, Newcomb, Rise Records

Acid Dad – “Get Me High” [Video]

September 21, 2022 by Fire Note Staff

Acid Dad is back with a brand-new track and a fresh 7″ release titled “Get Me High.” The new single features this otherworldly video by … Read more

Categories Videos, Vinyl Spotlight Tags Acid Dad, Greenway Records, Levitation, The Reverberation Appreciation Society

King’s X: Three Sides Of One [Album Review]

September 21, 2022 by Brian Q. Newcomb

King’s XThree Sides Of OneInside Out Music [2022] When a band with a 40-plus year history and a modest but devoted following returns to the … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Inside Out Music, King's X, Newcomb

Whitney: SPARK [Album Review]

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 by Thomas Wilde

WhitneySPARKSecretly Canadian [2022] SPARK represents Whitney’s third album of originals and fourth LP overall with 2020’s cover record Candid. The Chicago duo of Julien Ehrlich … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3 Headphones, Secretly Canadian, Whitney, Wilde

Disq – “The Hardest Part” [Video]

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 by Fire Note Staff

Wisconsin-based band Disq – comprised of lifelong friends guitarist Isaac deBroux-Slone and bassist Raina Bock, guitarists Logan Severson and Shannon Conor, and drummer Stu Manley … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Disq, Saddle Creek Records

Rhett Miller: The Misfit [Album Review]

September 19, 2022 by Brian Q. Newcomb

Rhett MillerThe MisfitATO Records [2022] When Rhett Miller recorded his solo debut in 1989 with his friend and producer Murry Hammond, the two had not … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, ATO Records, Newcomb, Old 97's, Rhett Miller

The Beths: Expert In A Dying Field [Album Review]

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 by Brian Q. Newcomb

The BethsExpert In A Dying FieldCarpark Records [2022] With the release of their third studio outing, Auckland, New Zealand, power-pop/indie rock quartet The Beths are … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Carpark Records, Newcomb, The Beths

The Black Angels: Wilderness Of Mirrors [Album Review]

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Christopher Tahy

The Black AngelsWilderness Of MirrorsPartisan Records [2022] The psychedelic sounds of The Black Angels have been darkening our ears ever since their excellent first album … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags Partisan Records, Tahy, The Black Angels

Nick Kizirnis – “Way To Me” [Video]

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Fire Note Staff

For almost 20 years, Dayton, Ohio-based guitarist/songwriter Nick Kizirnis has explored songs and styles ranging from Americana to pop, and from rock’n’roll to surf and … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Atom Records, Lung, Nick Kizirnis

Boon: Bad Machine [Album Review]

September 14, 2022 by Brian Q. Newcomb

BoonBad MachineWindow Sill Records [2022] Bad Machine, the fourth album from Philadelphia experimental rock and pop band Boon, is the second release from the now … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 3.5 Headphones, Boon, Newcomb, Window Sill Records

Gus Englehorn – “Sunset Strip” [Video]

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by Fire Note Staff

After the release of his Headphone Approved record Dungeon Master this past Spring, Gus Englehorn is embarking on the second leg of his tour in … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Gus Englehorn, Secret City Records

Built To Spill: When The Wind Forgets Your Name [Album Review]

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 by Christopher Anthony

Built To SpillWhen The Wind Forgets Your NameSub Pop Records [2022] Since its inception in 1992, Built To Spill and founder Doug Martsch can undoubtedly … Read more

Categories Reviews Tags 4 Headphones, Anthony, Built To Spill, Sub Pop Records

The Black Angels – “Empires Falling” [Video]

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 by Fire Note Staff

Friday, September 16, Austin’s The Black Angels will release their brand new album Wilderness of Mirrors via Partisan Records. Today, they share the electrifying final … Read more

Categories Videos Tags Partisan Records, The Black Angels

The Afghan Whigs: How Do You Burn? [Album Review]

September 9, 2022 by Brian Q. Newcomb

The Afghan WhigsHow Do You Burn?Royal Cream/BMG [2022] Greg Dulli has led The Afghan Whigs, which originally formed in Cincinnati, through two distinct yet memorable … Read more

Categories Headphone Approved Music, Reviews Tags 4.5 Headphones, BMG, Greg Dulli, Headphone Approved (4.5+ Reviews), Newcomb, Royal Cream, The Afghan Whigs
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