The Friday Fire Track: EZTV – “The Light”
Captured Tracks is still one of my favorite labels but as their roster has grown I think some of their early core sound has been … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Penicillin Baby – “Stick It Out”
Penicillin Baby is a psych-pop band out of Nashville, who mix fuzzy surf-pop melodies, pounding bass and rhythmic drums. Did that grab your attention? If … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Speedy Ortiz – “Puffer”
Speedy Ortiz could easily produce songs that sound rote. But within their 90’s indie trappings a distinct personality develops with the help of angular guitars, … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: The Splits – “Melody”
The Splits hail from Helsinki, Finland and after one spin of today’s fire track you will not be surprised that they have a love for … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Van Dale – “Speak Yellow”
Today’s Fire Track comes from Columbus, Ohio’s Van Dale. The trio have a back-to-basics self-titled record coming out March 31st via Fleeting Youth Records and … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Tame Impala – “Let It Happen”
I will admit that it takes quite a bit to get me excited when it comes to new music these days. So much of it … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support & Share – Volume 20
Spring is around the corner and hopefully the March Bandcamp edition will hit you like a Lion! This month we have a psych-folk group from … Read more
Track Premiere: Robot Princess – “Violent Shooting Stars”
I always like an honest approach to music and that is exactly what you get today on our track premiere from Brooklyn’s Robot Princess. The … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Thee Oh Sees – “Web”
In my humble opinion, Thee Oh Sees’ Drop LP was not their strongest effort. Having reviewed every single Sees LP since Putrifiers II—including Singles Collection … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Swiftumz – “Creepy Eyed Girls”
I am not sure if you are familiar with the San Francisco label Melters but it is the home of the greatly underappreciated artist Tony … Read more
Ty Segall: Mr. Face EP [7-Inch Review]
Ty Segall has been a Fire Note favorite now for some time and recently just snagged our top honors as the best album of 2014 … Read more
Fuji Kureta [Artist Highlight]
Fuji Kureta is an electronic pop duo from Istanbul. The group is comprised of Sahin Kureta (music-programming) and Deniz Ozturk (lyrics-vocals) which have been making … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Wand – “Self Hypnosis In 3 Days”
Wand is a band that really deserves to find some success. Having been hand-picked for Ty Segall’s God? Label, Wand released Ganglion Reef, one of … Read more
Track Premiere: Busses – “Liar”
Anymore it seems tough to find a unique sound in the indie music scene today but we are hoping to grab your ear with the … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Hayden – “Hey Love”
If you are like me, you have a long history with Hayden. If you are old enough you probably remember all the buzz that came … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support & Share – Volume 19
The cold and snow keep pressing on as Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter but that should give you even more incentive to … Read more
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