Skaters: Manhattan [Album Review]
Skaters Manhattan Warner Bros. Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Skaters debut is full of hooks and youthful spirit. Album Review: The promotion blitz behind New … 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
Band Of Horses: Acoustic At The Ryman [Album Review]
Band Of Horses Acoustic At The Ryman Brown Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Band of Horses’ Acoustic at the Ryman is lush and refreshing. Album … Read more
New Bums: Voices In A Rented Room [Album Review]
New Bums Voices In A Rented Room Drag City Records [2014] Fire Note Says: You should be ecstatic over the beautifully well-crafted debut full-length album … Read more
The Wonderful World of Mac DeMarco 7″ Club Vol. 1.
Can you really get enough of Mac DeMarco these days? No way you say. Here is something else to collect which may turn out to … Read more
John The Conqueror: The Good Life [Album Review]
John The Conqueror The Good Life Alive Natural Sound Records [2014] Fire Note Says: John The Conqueror are back with another blues rocking good time! … Read more
The Notwist: Close To The Glass [Album Review]
The Notwist Close To The Glass Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Close To The Glass is a warm shot of humanity in an … 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
Quilt: Held In Splendor [Album Review]
Quilt Held In Splendor Mexican Summer Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Boston psych folk trio offer up a breezy, groovy winner. Album Review: Quilt’s self-titled … 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
Smug Brothers: On The Way To The Punchline [Album Review]
Smug Brothers On The Way To The Punchline Gas Daddy Go! Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Smug Brothers offer listeners a mature and hook-laden album … Read more
Vertical Scratchers: Daughter Of Everything [Album Review]
Vertical Scratchers Daughter Of Everything Merge Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Vertical Scratchers are all about sharp and quick indie rock. Album Review: Vertical Scratchers … Read more
Yellow Ostrich: Cosmos [Album Review]
Yellow Ostrich Cosmos Barsuk Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Yellow Ostrich reach for the stars and release a truly stellar album. Album Review: Every great … Read more
Preston Lovinggood: Shadow Songs [Album Review]
Preston Lovinggood Shadow Songs Communicating Vessels [2014] Fire Note Says: Preston Lovinggood’s follow-up is just as strong as his debut. Album Review: Preston Lovinggood’s solo … Read more
Beck: Morning Phase [Album Review]
Beck Morning Phase Capitol Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Morning Phase is a record that has nothing to prove but everything to give! Album Review: … Read more
St. Vincent: St. Vincent [Album Review]
St. Vincent St. Vincent Loma Vista Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: St. Vincent returns with a bold sense of confidence. What does that mean for … Read more
The Maravines: The Maravines [Album Review]
The Maravines The Maravines Mint 400 Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The New Jersey duo The Maravines are strong out of the gates with their … Read more
Mozes And The Firstborn: Mozes And The Firstborn [Album Review]
Mozes And The Firstborn Mozes And The Firstborn Burger Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Mozes and the Firstborn’s debut brings an excellent mix of garage … Read more
Cheatahs: Cheatahs [Album Review]
Cheatahs Cheatahs Witchita Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: Cheatahs is a maelstrom of guitars and melody! Album Review: Cheatahs have finally released their long awaited … 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
Augustines: Augustines [Album Review]
Augustines Augustines Caroline International [2014] Fire Note Says: The band formerly known as We Are Augustines strip down more than just their name. Album Review: … Read more
Drowners: Drowners [Album Review]
Drowners Drowners Frenchkiss Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Drowners show off their attitude and tunes on their debut album, could they be the next big … Read more
The Shine Brothers: Hello Griefbirds! [Album Review]
The Shine Brothers Hello Griefbirds! Cardinal Fuzz Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The bands’ name says it all, Hello Griefbirds sure does shine. Album Review: … Read more
Scott H. Biram: Nothin’ But Blood [Album Review]
Scott H. Biram Nothin’ But Blood Bloodshot Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Scott H. Biram contemplates what’s next on the hard living Nothin’ But Blood. … Read more
The Rifles: None The Wiser [Album Review]
The Rifles None The Wiser Cooking Vinyl [2014] Fire Note Says: The Rifles return to their more rocking sound with triumphant results! Album Review: The … Read more