The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Radiohead B-Sides
It‘s great that Radiohead has meant so much to so many people over the years as they have influenced a countless number of bands as … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Thee Oh Sees – “Penetrating Eye”
If there’s one philosophy here at The Fire Note, too much John Dwyer is never a bad thing-or at least it hasn’t been a problem … Read more
Sleepers Work Video Premiere || “Dawn And The Moon”
The Fire Note is happy to premiere the new video from Sleepers Work. Sleepers Work is the project of William Flynn; NY based multi-instrumentalist and … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Margot & The Nuclear So And So’s – “Hello, San Francisco”
2013 made for an interesting year in music, not that it wasn’t packed full of its own surprises. It only seemed that there were a … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Red Hot Chili Pepper Tracks
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been taking some heat this week after it was noticed that they didn’t “plug in” for their Super Bowl … Read more
Neighborhood Brats: Total Dementia [7-Inch Feature]
Neighborhood Brats “Total Dementia” + 3 Dirtnap Records [2014] How about a female-fronted Black Flag? Sounds interesting doesn’t it. Well, Los Angeles band Neighborhood Brats … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: TV Performances
February is sweeps month in the TV business – a time when ratings are scrutinized and shows pull out all the stops to get viewers. … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Wake Owl – “Letters”
You may remember that we really enjoyed the Headphone Approved EP from Wake Owl last year and TFN has some anticipation for their debut full … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 7 (January 2014)
Hello 2014! There have already been some great releases in January but what is on the horizon? Who is the next band you should tell … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Mac DeMarco – “Passing Out Pieces”
Here is the new single from Mac DeMarco that is well worth a Friday Fire Track honor. His new record, Salad Days, is out on … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: The Female Trio
We got word yesterday that one of our well respected all female trios, Vivian Girls, split up so The Fire Note thought it was perfect … Read more
HeadShy Video Premiere || “Coma” feat band Residual Kid
Below you will find the video premiere for the first single from Austin, TX’s HeadShy. “Coma” features Ikey Owens (Mars Volta, Free Moral Agents) and … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Seahaven – “Silhouette (Latin Skin)”
Seahaven will release their sophomore full-length on Run For Cover Records March 25th. The album was engineered and mixed by Ben Brodin (Bight Eyes, Pete … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Foo Fighters Deep Cuts
Dave Grohl turned 45 on Tuesday and we thought we would throw our own birthday party to celebrate! Below you find our top 10 deep … Read more
At The Drive-In: Relationship Of Command [Classic Album Revisit]
At The Drive-In Relationship Of Command Fearless Records Released: September 12, 2000 Producer: Ross Robinson Length: 45:31 At The Drive-In didn’t invent the post-hardcore scene. … Read more
Night Sun: No Pressure [7-Inch Feature]
Night Sun “No Pressure” b/w “On My Way” Burger Records [2014] What is the purpose of the 7-inch? It used to be what all of … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Girl Band – “Lawman”
Please note: Girl Band does not have any girls in the band. Nope – four late teens / early 20’s dudes from Dublin. Glad that … Read more
The Dead Weather: Open Up (That’s Enough) [7-Inch Feature]
The Dead Weather “Open Up (That’s Enough)” b/w “Rough Detective” Third Man Records [2013] This 7-inch is the first taste of new Dead Weather material. … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Albums That Turn 20 In 2014
1994 was a great year for music and looking back it also was a year that started some major trends. It is hard to believe … Read more
A Dozen Hidden Gems Of 70’s Prog Rock
Progressive Rock has a bad, and for the most part deserved, reputation. Indulgent, pretentious, pompous, overwrought, self-absorbed, ridiculous – all adjectives that can accurately describe … Read more
Guided By Voices: Save The Company [7-Inch Feature]
Guided By Voices “Save The Company” b/w “Second Chance” Guided By Voices Inc. [2014] Anybody ready for Guided By Voices latest full length Motivational Jumpsuit? … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2013
#50 Joanna Gruesome Weird Sister Slumberland Records [2013] Boy/girl vocals, teenage angst, noise pop, loud guitars, high energy, feedback and double time drums are just … Read more
Top 20 Guitar Riffs of 2013
The Fire Note never claims to know all about the mighty guitar riff but we’ve given a listen to plenty of albums this year. I’m … Read more
Honorable Mention Albums of 2013
Let’s face it – not every album can end up in our year end Blazing Top 50. Sometimes there are records that almost do make … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Top Songs of 2013
The Fire Note received over 20,000 songs this year to check out. Pairing them down to 10 was simply crazy but we did just that … Read more