Juan Wauters: N.A.P. North American Poetry [Album Review]
Juan Wauters N.A.P. North American Poetry Captured Tracks [2014] Fire Note Says: The Beets frontman, Juan Wauters, goes acoustic on solo debut. Album Review: N.A.P. … Read more
Passenger Peru: Passenger Peru [Album Review]
Passenger Peru Passenger Peru Fleeting Youth Records [2014] Fire Note Says: A stunning debut from Brooklyn duo, Passenger Peru! Album Review: Every now and then … Read more
Gloom Balloon: You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Disaster / Fix The Sunshine Pts. 1-7 (An Ode To Bill Doss) [Album Review]
Gloom Balloon You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Disaster / Fix The Sunshine Pts. 1-7 (An Ode To Bill Doss) Maximum Ames Records [2013] … Read more
John The Conqueror: The Good Life / LTD of 100 on Red Vinyl
Blues, rock and soul all take a role in John The Conqueror’s sound. Their sophomore record The Good Life is no different and you have … Read more
The Reverend Horton Heat: REV [Album Review]
The Revered Horton Heat REV Victory Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Reverend Horton Heat return with a rockabilly fever on REV. Album Review: I … Read more
The Pack A.D.: Do Not Engage [Album Review]
The Pack A.D. Do Not Engage Nettwerk Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Don’t be afraid to engage with Do Not Engage – it will not … Read more
The Chambermaids: Whatever Happened Tomorrow [Album Review]
The Chambermaids Whatever Happened Tomorrow Guilt Ridden Pop/Old Blackberry Way [2013] Fire Note Says: Minneapolis brother/sister act hit all the right notes with an all-too-short … 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
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 People’s Temple ‘Musical Garden’ Gold Edition 199 Copies
HoZac records has just announced The People’s Temple third LP Musical Garden pressing informaiton. The first 199 copies will part of the Gold Edition with … Read more
The Lawrence Arms: Metropole [Album Review]
The Lawrence Arms Metropole Epitaph Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Lawrence Arms return with a record of hooks, punk, and regret. Album Review: If … Read more
Mode Moderne: Occult Delight [Album Review]
Mode Moderne Occult Delight Light Organ Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Mode Moderne’s Occult Delight is dark and catchy. Album Review: Mode Moderne is a … Read more
Amen Lucy, Amen: Ashore For The End [Album Review]
Amen Lucy, Amen Ashore For The End Brave New Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Amen Lucy, Amen takes a refreshing approach to the folk genre. … Read more
Blank Realm: Grassed Inn [Album Review]
Blank Realm Grassed Inn Fire Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Blank Realm’s breezy second album Grassed Inn is warm and inviting. Album Review: The latest … Read more
Jack Name: Light Show [Album Review]
Jack Name Light Show GOD?/Drag City Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Jack Name creates a musical funhouse with Light Show. Album Review: In a time … Read more
Frank Turner – Sleep Is For The Week – Limited Vinyl
Epitaph has announced that “Sleep Is For The Week” by Frank Turner, has finally been released on vinyl (outside of a small run in the … Read more
Hospitality: Trouble [Album Review]
Hospitality Trouble Merge Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Hospitality’s Trouble happily doesn’t live up to its title. Album Review: I’ve listened to Hospitality’s sophomore LP … Read more
The Black Hollies: Somewhere Between Here And Nowhere [Album Review]
The Black Hollies Somewhere Between Here And Nowhere Ernest Jenning Record Co. [2013] Fire Note Says: The Black Hollies’ latest floats between ethereal psych and … Read more
Dum Dum Girls: Too True [Album Review]
Dum Dum Girls Too True Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Too True features a throwback 80s sound that is hard to root against. … Read more
Rebuilder: Rebuilder EP [Album Review]
Rebuilder Rebuilder EP Refuse Rethink Rebuild Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Rebuilder brings the energy with their eponymous debut EP. Album Review: Rebuilder is a … Read more
Motel Beds and 500 Painted LP’s [Concert Review]
If you weren’t at this event/show on Saturday night (Jan. 18, 2014), then you missed out. Why do I go with the whole show/event phrasing? … Read more
The Gaslight Anthem: The B-Sides [Album Review]
The Gaslight Anthem The B-Sides SideOneDummy Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Gaslight Anthem fails to hit the mark with The B-Sides. Album Review: When … Read more
Mogwai: Rave Tapes [Album Review]
Mogwai Rave Tapes Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Mogwai takes things to another level with Rave Tapes. Album Review: I have never been … 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
Acid Fast: Rabid Moon [Album Review]
Acid Fast Rabid Moon Protagonist Music/Stupid Bag Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Acid Fast conjure up images of a time long, long ago: the glorious … Read more