Artists Of The Week: Discover, Support, Share
HelvetiaPortland, Oregon Helvetia is the solo project of Jason Albertini (Duster, Built To Spill) and their new album, Essential Aliens, marks the groups 10th album. … Read more
Fire Track: Smile Machine – “Shit Apple”
Smile Machine – the solo project of Jordyn Blakely (Stove, Bartees Strange, Maneka) is set to release her debut, Bye For Now, on July 16th … Read more
Pardoner: Came Down Different [Album Review]
PardonerCame Down DifferentBar/None Records [2021] It is not hard to look around to find indie rock but it’s always exciting to find an album that … Read more
The Umbrellas – “She Buys Herself Flowers” [Video]
The Umbrellas have shared their new single/video “She Buys Herself Flowers” and announced their self-titled debut LP. The Umbrellas is due out on August 6th, … Read more
Liz Phair: Soberish [Album Review]
Liz Phair SoberishChrysalis Records [2021] When Liz Phair’s debut album, Exile In Guyville, was released in 1993, she was a critic’s darling and an indie … Read more
Premiere Fire Track: Spllit – “Amite River”
TFN is excited today to premiere the latest track from Baton Rouge’s Spllit. “Amite River” is the title track from their forthcoming LP, which is … Read more
Grave Flowers Bongo Band: Strength Of Spring [Album Review]
Grave Flowers Bongo Band Strength Of SpringCastle Face Records [2021] When Grave Flowers Bongo Band’s debut album Flower Pot came out on L.A.’s Permanent Records … Read more
Lucy Dacus – “VBS” [Video]
Lucy Dacus presents “VBS,” a new single/video from her forthcoming album, Home Video, out June 25th on Matador Records. Like the previously released “Hot & … Read more
Artists Of The Week: Discover, Support, Share
Flanafi With Ape SchoolPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania The Knees Start To Go is the new album from the combined effort of Flanafi and Ape School. Flanafi is … Read more
Gary Louris: Jump For Joy [Album Review]
Gary Louris Jump For JoySham/Thirty Tigers [2021] As befits this year of the pandemic lockdown, Jayhawks’ leader and main songwriter Gary Louris has delivered his … Read more
SUUNS – “Witness Protection” [Video]
Montreal band SUUNS – comprised of Ben Shemie, Joe Yarmush, and Liam O’Neill – announce their new album and Joyful Noise Recordings debut, The Witness, … Read more
Chrissie Hynde: Standing In The Doorway – Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan [Album Review]
Chrissie Hynde Standing In The Doorway: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob DylanBMG [2021] Chrissie Hynde was fresh from the release of another very good Pretenders’ album, … Read more
Durand Jones & The Indications – “Love Will Work It Out” [Video]
Durand Jones & The Indications have just released a new single/video, “Love Will Work It Out,” from their forthcoming album, Private Space, out July 30th … Read more
The Routes: Mesmerised [Album Review]
The Routes MesmerisedAction Weekend / Bickerton Records [2021] The Routes are exactly why the quote “rock n’ roll can never die” exists. Mesmerised represents the … Read more
Mdou Moctar – “Taliat” [Video]
We already told you about the fantastic new Headphone Approved album from Mdou Moctar titled Afrique Victime. If you missed it make sure you circle … Read more
Fun Lovin’ Criminals – “Scooby Snacks” [Video Classics]
From their 1996 debut album Come Find Yourself, Fun Lovin’ Criminals put together one of the best caper videos to date! The track is still … Read more
Lambchop: Showtunes [Album Review]
Lambchop ShowtunesMerge Records [2021] Lambchop is a loosely defined collaborative focused by the artistic vision and voice of Kurt Wagner, who has defined this latest … Read more
Babe Rainbow – “Ready For Tomorrow” [Video]
Australian folk psych band The Babe Rainbow, released their fourth album Changing Colours, via Eureka Music/AWAL/Flightless Records on May 14th. Here is the video for … Read more
Elliott Smith – “Coming Up Roses” [Video Classics]
One of my first introductions to Elliott Smith. “Coming Up Roses” is from his self-titled record that was released in 1994 via Kill Rock Stars.
Spider Virus – “Werewolf Ears” [Video Classics]
“Sit still, sit still or I’ll cut ya!” is the key line to this single from Spider Virus’ debut album Electric Erection in 1997 on … Read more
The Figgs – “Favorite Shirt” [Video Classics]
This is the first single off The Figgs debut album, Lo-Fi at Society High, that was released in 1994.
Artists Of The Week: Discover, Support, Share
STÖNERJoshua Tree, CA Desert rock and stoner rock have long since been a part of my musical tastes. From the moment I heard Queens of … Read more
The Murlocs – “Bittersweet Demons” [Video]
Australian rock band The Murlocs have unveiled the title track from their upcoming new album Bittersweet Demons. The track catalyzed the album’s entire concept, with … Read more
Son Volt – “Drown” [Video Classics]
After Uncle Tupelo disbanded in 1994, Son Volt released their fantastic debut, Trace, driven by “Drown” in 1995.