Van Morrison: Chicago Tour [Concert Review]
Van Morrison w/ The James Hunter Six; Chicago Theater, Chicago, IL – Thursday, April 25, 2019 The words “buyer beware” probably apply more to concert … Read more
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: Fishing For Fishies [Album Review]
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Fishing For Fishies ATO/Flightless Records [2019] Who: Australian neo-psych wizards King Gizzard are back with their 14th long player. … Read more
Guided By Voices: Warp And Woof [Album Review]
Guided By Voices Warp And Woof GBV, Inc. [2019] Fire Note Says: After a couple recent near-masterpieces, Guided By Voices release the uniquely-curated album Warp … Read more
Gang Of Four: Happy Now [Album Review]
Gang Of Four Happy Now Gill Music [2019] Fire Note Says: Guitarist Andy Gill keeps the Gang of Four alive, and they respond to the … Read more
Various Artists: Soul Slabs Vol. 2 [Album Review]
Various Artists Soul Slabs Vol. 2 Colemine Records [2019] Who: Soul Slabs Vol. 2 is a collection of A-sides from the 7-inch catalog of Loveland … Read more
Glen Hansard: This Wild Willing [Album Review]
Glen Hansard This Wild Willing Anti- [2019] Fire Note Says: Glen Hansard, of “Once,” The Frames, and The Swell Season fame, expands his musical palette, … Read more
Andrew Bird: My Finest Work Yet [Album Review]
Andrew Bird My Finest Work Yet Vista Loma Recordings [2019] Fire Note Says: Andrew Bird’s 10th solo album takes on the world of politics with … Read more
The Budos Band: V [Album Review]
The Budos Band V Daptone Records [2019] Who: 60’s/70’s influenced afro-soul legends, The Budos Band have released their fifth full length album with V. Sound: … Read more
Yak: Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness [Album Review]
Yak Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness Third Man Records/Virgin EMI [2019] Who: London trio delivers the follow up to 2016’s Alas Salvation. Sound: Yak conjures screwball … Read more
Mott The Hopple ’74: US Tour [Concert Review]
Mott The Hoople ’74 w/ Dream Syndicate; Masonic Auditorium, Cleveland, OH – Saturday, April 6, 2019 If the sold out appearance of Mott The Hoople … Read more
The Flaming Lips: King’s Mouth – Music And Songs [Album Review]
The Flaming Lips King’s Mouth: Music And Songs Warner Bros. Records [2019] Fire Note Says: The Flaming Lips return from the cosmos to spread their … Read more
Steve Earle & The Dukes: Guy [Album Review]
Steve Earle & The Dukes Guy New West Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Like his previous tribute to Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle serves up … Read more
Lonesome Shack: Desert Dreams [Album Review]
Lonesome Shack Desert Dreams Alive Naturalsound Records [2019] Who: Lonesome Shack is a trio based out of Bellingham, WA. They now come to us by … Read more
Jenny Lewis: On The Line [Album Review]
Jenny Lewis On The Line Warner Bros. Records [2019] Album Review: Jenny Lewis’ fourth solo album, On The Line, recalls an era when pop music … Read more
Ty Segall: Deforming Lobes [Album Review]
Ty Segall Deforming Lobes Drag City Records [2019] Who: Ty Segall and the Freedom Band — Mikal Cronin, Charles Moothart, Emmett Kelly, and Ben Boye, … Read more
The Black Heart Death Cult: The Black Heart Death Cult [Album Review]
The The Black Heart Death Cult The Black Heart Death Cult Oak Island Records [2019] Who: Melbourne, Australia based quartet. Sound: Psychedelic songs from beyond … Read more
Luther Dickinson And Sisters Of The Strawberry Moon: Solstice [Album Review]
Luther Dickinson and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon Solstice New West Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Luther Dickinson brings together some up & coming female … Read more
The Mekons: Deserted [Album Review]
The Mekons Deserted Bloodshot Records [2019] Fire Note Says: The punk rock collective that is The Mekons drives us into the desert for a sing-along … Read more
The Scaners: II [Album Review]
The Scaners II Dirty Water Records [2019] Who: French gonzo-synth punks and intergalactic scuzzball house band, The Scaners return just a year later after their … Read more
John Kilzer: Scars [Album Review]
John Kilzer Scars Archer Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Memphis singer/songwriter John Kilzer delivers soulful pop/rock Americana, in what turns out to be his last … Read more
Son Volt: Union [Album Review]
Son Volt Union Transmit Sound/Thirty Tigers [2019] Fire Note Says: Jay Farrar’s Son Volt gives a nod once again to the protest folk music of … Read more
Ex Hex: It’s Real [Album Review]
Ex Hex It’s Real Merge Records [2019] Who: It’s Real marks the return of Ex Hex. It has been five years since the power trio … Read more
Paul Weller: Other Aspects, Live At The Royal Festival Hall [Album Review]
Paul Weller Other Aspects, Live At The Royal Festival Hall Warner Bros. Records [2019] Album Review: At 60, Paul Weller, who started his career leading … Read more
FEELS: Post Earth [Album Review]
FEELS Post Earth Wichita Recordings [2019] Who: LA’s FEELS return as Post Earth is the bands sophomore record. Sound: Post punk that can rock out … Read more
Stephen Malkmus: Groove Denied [Album Review]
Stephen Malkmus Groove Denied Matador Records [2019] Who: Frontman for Pavement and The Jicks confidently releases another solo project. Sound: With a backbone of synth … Read more