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
KISS: KISSTERIA – 34 LP Set / Limited to 1000 Box Sets
So this kind of treatment happens when you are inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Yes, I know it is KISS but … Read more
The Afghan Whigs: Do To The Beast [Album Review]
The Afghan Whigs Do To The Beast Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: 16 years? No problem – The Afghan Whigs pick right back … Read more
Doug Tuttle: Doug Tuttle [Album Review]
Doug Tuttle Doug Tuttle Trouble In Mind Records[2014] Fire Note Says: Former MMOSS guitarist takes off on a solo trip back to the psychedelic sixties. … Read more
Doug Gillard: Parade On [Album Review]
Doug Gillard Parade On Nine Mile Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Parade On perfectly showcases Gillard’s multi instrumental skills and catchy melodies. Album Review: I … Read more
Unwelcome Guests: Wavering [Album Review]
Unwelcome Guests Wavering Dirt Cult Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Buffalo’s Unwelcome Guests offer you an honest 30 minutes of rock on their new record, … Read more
Strand Of Oaks / Special Ed Clear Vinyl / Ltd Ed 7″ w/ National Cover
Strand of Oaks new album ‘HEAL’ will be out June 24th via Dead Oceans. Lead by Tim Showalter, Strand Of Oaks is on the verge … Read more
Tweens: Tweens [Album Review]
Tweens Tweens Frenchkiss Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Tweens show solid results on their debut. Album Review: If there‘s anything to talk about when introducing … Read more
together PANGEA: Badillac [Album Review]
together PANGEA Badillac Harvest Records [2014] Fire Note Says: LA trio does garage punk the way it’s supposed to be done. Album Review: I’ll be … Read more
PUP: PUP [Album Review]
PUP PUP SideOneDummy Records [2014] Fire Note Says: PUP give punk a fresh breath. Album Review: In this modern age of punk there are only … Read more
Liars: Mess [Album Review]
Liars Mess Mute Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Liars confound and amaze with each release – and Mess is no exception. Album Review: Liars just … Read more
Dirty/Clean: Welt Am Draht [Album Review]
Dirty/Clean Welt Am Draht Self-Released [2014] Fire Note Says: Fans of vintage synth rock will love the debut album from Dayton, Ohio’s new darlings Dirty/Clean. … 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 Autumn Defense: Fifth [Album Review]
The Autumn Defense Fifth Yep Roc Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Wilco members offer up immaculately-produced 60s-style pop-rock. Album Review: A collaboration between Wilco bassist … Read more
Somos: Temple Of Plenty [Album Review]
Somos Temple Of Plenty Tiny Engines [2014] Fire Note Says: Somos unearth a genre on their pop-inflected emo punk debut. Album Review: When you get … Read more
Modest Mouse / Good News For People Green 2LP 1000 Copies
Here is another quality reissue from Newbury Comics. Modest Mouse’s “Good News for People Who Love Bad News” will be released on 2 green LPs, … Read more
Kevin Drew: Darlings [Album Review]
Kevin Drew Darlings Arts & Crafts [2014] Fire Note Says: Drew explores the spiritual nature of sex on Darlings, his first solo album in seven … Read more
Manchester Orchestra: Cope [Album Review]
Manchester Orchestra Cope Loma Vista / Republic Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Manchester Orchestra goes bigger on their fourth album Cope. Album Review: The muscular … Read more
Mount Carmel: Get Pure [Album Review]
Mount Carmel Get Pure Alive Naturalsound Records [2014] Fire Note Says: If you are starving for raw blues rock then Mount Carmel will satisfy your … Read more
Arms Of Tripoli: Dream In Tongues [Album Review]
Arms Of Tripoli Dream In Tongues Fluttery Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Sonic architects Arms of Tripoli encompass many emotions with Dream In Tongues Album … Read more
Guided By Voices Singles from Cool Planet now Available for Pre-order
The new singles from Guided By Voices’ newest record Cool Planet are now up for pre-order over at Rockathon Records. The singles are due April … Read more
Mac DeMarco: Salad Days [Album Review]
Mac DeMarco Salad Days Captured Tracks [2014] Fire Note Says: There isn’t a song less than great on Salad Days! Album Review: Salad Days, the … Read more
Baby Baby: Big Boy Baller Club [Album Review]
Baby Baby Big Boy Baller Club The Gospel Of Rhythm Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: Fun Atlanta group Baby Baby have a party ready for … 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
Cloud Nothings: Here And Nowhere Else [Album Review]
Cloud Nothings Here And Nowhere Else Carpark Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Cloud Nothings reminds us all over again with Here And Nowhere Else Album … Read more