The Friday Fire Track: Smug Brothers – “Meet A Changing World”
Dayton, Ohio bands are known for working quickly and the Smug Brothers are no different. After last year’s Headphone Approved On The Way To The … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Andy Gabbard – “More”
You may not know the name but hopefully you are familiar with Andy Gabbard’s daytime band the Buffalo Killers. They didn’t just have one but … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Prima Donna – “Pretty Little Head”
Anyone need a little in your face snarling glam rock to get your Friday going? Well, San Fernando Valley’s Prima Donna will fill your head … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support & Share – Volume 18
2015 is here! Who is ready for some new music? We definitely are and in January’s Bandcamp feature we hope to start your year off … Read more
Video Premiere: Brian Lopez – “Static Noise”
“Quiet is the new loud” is a phrase that always circles back around in the music scene from time to time. Those simple words capture … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Ryley Walker – “Primerose Green”
Do you have the New Year’s blues? It is that feeling after the holidays of just too much everything combined with grey winter skies. Well … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2014
#50 The Safes Record Heat Wee Rock Records [2014] #50 is one of the hardest positions to select because there are plenty of albums that … Read more
The Fire Note Honorable Mention Albums of 2014
We will admit that we are only human. 2014 flew by and as always there were plenty of albums that never hit our review page … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Axis: Sova – “Fractual Ancestry”
If you have seen Ty Segall lately you might have caught his opening act Axis: Sova. The band seems to fit in with the many … Read more
The Fire Note Writer Edition Top Albums of 2014
The Fire Note wouldn’t be possible without the talented writers that have signed on here to share their educated thoughts and true enjoyment of music … Read more
Video Premiere: Matthew Squires And The Learning Disorders – “A Strange Piece”
Austin has been a hotbed for the singer-songwriter all the way back to the times of Willie Nelson, so it is no surprise these days … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 17 (November/December 2014)
Welcome to the holiday season and our final Bandcamp feature of 2014. Good things await your ear as The Fire Note spotlights bewitching songs from … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Coastgaard – “Rose”
I don’t know about you but a cool jangly indie rock song seems right for today. Brooklyn’s Coastgaard rushes towards you with a fresh neo-surf … Read more
Kim Deal: Biker Gone [7-Inch Feature]
Kim Deal is in an exciting place right now. Playing shows with The Breeders at LA’s Hollywood Bowl with Neutral Milk Hotel and Daniel Johnston, … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Tall Tall Trees – “Picture Picture”
After seeing Mike Savino play drums on his lighted banjo with Kishi Bashi this year I was instantly hooked to his band Tall Tall Trees. … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: The Bulls – “Come Undwound”
Today’s Fire Track features the debut single from LA’s The Bulls. They are a new group that features singer and multi-instrumentalist, Anna Bulbrook (The Airborne … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – “Cellophane”
Australian psych lords King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are on the verge of breaking out here in the States with their new album I’m … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 16 (October 2014)
October is almost gone which means that it is time for The Fire Note’s monthly Bandcamp feature! Here are 10 artists that should be on … Read more
Sleater-Kinney: Bury Our Friends [7-Inch Feature]
These days it seems harder and harder to actually be surprised. Our instant world almost never allows that “oh my gosh!” feeling anymore. Well, the … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Black Clouds – “And Then I Dove”
Are you ready for a large soundscape of song to kick off your weekend? That is exactly what our Fire Track provides today from Washington … Read more
Sweet Apple: Reunion [7-Inch Feature]
Sweet Apple “Reunion” b/w “Frantic Romantic” Tym Guitars [2014] I actually can’t believe that Sweet Apple’s new record, The Golden Age of Glitter, didn’t achieve … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: LA Font – “Bright Red Flame”
Today’s fire track seems like an appropriate title! LA Font’s first offering off of their upcoming 2-on-1 cassette release (featuring their first two full length … Read more
Video Premiere: Dive Index – “Push And Shove” feat Isaiah Gage
Dive Index is an electro-acoustic collaborative project headed up by producer Will Thomas. Their new album, Lost In The Pressure, features vocals by Isaiah Gage … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Girlpool – “Blah Blah Blah”
LA duo, Girlpool have just released their latest single from their forthcoming self-titled EP called “Blah Blah Blah.” It is a quick two minute in … Read more
2014 MidPoint Music Festival Recap [Concert Review]
Cincinnati’s MidPoint Music Festival was once again a success this year with another solid lineup. I will be the first to admit that when I … Read more