The Friday Fire Track: 1,2,3 – “When The Levee Broke At The County Fair”
As you crest the hill of your favorite roller coaster have you ever thought about something going wrong? How about the amusement park being hit … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 10 (April 2014)
The Fire Note’s April Bandcamp feature finishes off the month with some new bands to fill your playlists. In this edition you can find some … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Dub Thompson – “No Time”
Last month, Dub Thompson, the brazen project of 19-year olds Matt Pulos (guitar) and Evan Laffer (drums), announced their debut album, 9 Songs, by sharing … Read more
Margot & the Nuclear So & So’s: Track Highlights
It’s finally time for Margot & the Nuclear So & So’s to grace us with their new album Sling Shot to Heaven. I have to … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Gold-Bears – “For You”
Atlanta-based noise pop band Gold-Bears have just announced the follow up to 2011’s Are You Falling In Love?. Their sophomore album Dalliance will be released … Read more
2014 Record Store Day Staff Picks
It is that time a year again when vinyl gets its day in the sun. That is this coming Saturday (April 19th) Record Store Day … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Strand Of Oaks – “Goshen ’97” (Feat. J Mascis)
Here is the first single from Goshen, Indiana’s Strand of Oaks appropriately titled “Goshen ’97.” Founder and leader Tim Showalter has previously released several more … Read more
Mikal Cronin/Superchunk Split: “Takin’ It Easy”/”Good Morning” [7-Inch Feature]
Mikal Cronin/Superchunk “Takin’ It Easy” b/w “Good Morning” Merge Records [2014] Late last fall, Merge Records announced Or Thousands of Prizes which is a subscription-based, … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: The Bots – “5:17” & “No One Knows (Acoustic)”
How about a double Friday Fire from The Bots this week! The group has been on TFN radar for some time now as the band … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 9 (March 2014)
The Fire Note’s March Bandcamp feature is here and ready to supply you with 10 more bands you should know about. There is a little … Read more
The Fire Note Friday Fire Track: Fu Manchu – “Anxiety Reducer”
Fu Manchu is at it again. Marking their 11th studio album with Gigantoid the early 90’s fuzz forefathers tear open the cosmos yet again with … Read more
Kim Deal: The Root [7-Inch Feature]
Kim Deal “The Root” b/w “Range on Castle” Self-Released [2014] It’s finally over; the dust has settled as the 20th anniversary celebration of The Breeders … Read more
Video Premiere: Morningbell – “It Is Beautiful And Right”
You may remember TFN Headphone Approved review for Morningbell’s 2013 record Bôa Noite where Chris Tahy described the band as the sweeter side of Radiohead’s … Read more
Track Premiere: Mahayla – “Wildnerness”
Here is a premiere track from New Orleans band Mahayla. Front man Dave Fera has been around the indie scene since the 90’s with different … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Led Zeppelin Tracks (First 3 Albums)
It’s finally happening and The Fire Note couldn‘t be happier: last week Jimmy Page announced that the long talked about Led Zeppelin remasters are finally … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Summer Albums
With more snow hitting the ground in March it only makes sense to skip thinking about Spring and go straight for Summer. With that thought … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Mount Carmel – “Back On It”
Does grinding blues rock n’ roll from Columbus, Ohio sound like a treat? Did you say yes? Then make sure to hear Mount Carmel’s “Back … Read more
The New Old-Fashioned: Ladies [7-Inch Feature]
The New Old-Fashioned “Ladies” b/w “Indie Movie Scenes” Toxic Beauty Records [2014] Featured a few months back in one of our monthly Bandcamp Features, Dayton, … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Cloud Nothings – “Psychic Trauma”
One group that has improved album after album must be Cloud Nothings. After an impressive debut, they followed up with something equally as good if … Read more
Eyelids: Segulls Into Submission [7-Inch Feature]
Eyelids “Segulls Into Submission” b/w “I Can’t Be Told” Off Records [2014] This 7-inch is the first taste of some new Eyelids material. The group … Read more
Interview with Sleepy Sun Guitarist Matt Holliman
San Francisco’s Sleepy Sun brought their strong brand of neo-psych rock to Columbus last Friday night (2/28/14) in support of their terrific fourth album, Maui … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Jupe Jupe – “Vicariously” (Premiere)
Not only is this new song from Seattle’s Jupe Jupe the featured Friday Fire Track but also its premiere! “Vicariously” finds the quartet bringing plenty … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Beck Singles
With the Headphone Approved new Beck, Morning Phase, out this week and Mellow Gold turning 20 on March 1, TFN thought it was a perfect … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 8 (February 2014)
Winter won’t seem to end but hopefully The Fire Note’s February Bandcamp feature will cheer you up! We have once again scoured the Internet for … Read more
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