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
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
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
Graham Repulski: Ballerina Arcade EP [Album Review]
Graham Repulski Ballerina Arcade EP Shorter Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: Short and to the point lo-fi goodness! Album Review: “We could smash guitars” is … Read more
Thumpers: Galore [Album Review]
Thumpers Galore Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Thumpers debut has its moments but runs a tad long. Album Review: It always interest me … Read more
Sun Kil Moon: Benji [Album Review]
Sun Kil Moon Benji Caldo Verde Records [2014] Fire Note Says: An intense lyrical driven record from Sun Kil Moon that takes a deep look … Read more
Speedy Ortiz: Real Hair EP [Album Review]
Speedy Ortiz Real Hair EP Carpark Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Speedy Ortiz return with a four track EP that will leave you wanting more! … Read more
Motel Beds: These Are The Days Gone By [Album Review]
Motel Beds These Are The Days Gone By Misra Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Motel Beds release a compilation that you need to hear! Album … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Red Hot Chili Pepper Tracks
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been taking some heat this week after it was noticed that they didn’t “plug in” for their Super Bowl … Read more
Water Liars: Water Liars [Album Review]
Water Liars Water Liars Fat Possum Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Water Liars return with another batch of emotional sing-alongs. Album Review: Don’t let the … Read more
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
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 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 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
Grass Is Green: Vacation Vinny [Album Review]
Grass Is Green Vacation Vinny Exploding In Sound Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Grass Is Green make a post-punk record you can have fun with. … Read more
Warpaint: Warpaint [Album Review]
Warpaint Warpaint Rough Trade Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Warpaint provide a technically and musically sound sophomore record. Album Review: It took some time with … Read more
James Vincent McMorrow: Post Tropical [Album Review]
James Vincent McMorrow Post Tropical Vagrant Records [2014] Fire Note Says: James Vincent McMorrow sings from the heart on his sophomore outing Post Tropical. Album … Read more
Upset: She’s Gone [Album Review]
Upset She’s Gone Don Giovanni Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Upset play pop-punk like it should be – tight and catchy! Album Review: Here is … Read more
Painted Palms: Forever [Album Review]
Painted Palms Forever Polyvinyl Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Painted Palms have plenty of “moments” with their debut Forever. Album Review: I don’t know about … Read more
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings: Give The People What They Want [Album Review]
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Give The People What They Want Daptone Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings return with another … Read more
The Dead Weather: Open Up (That’s Enough) [7-Inch Feature]
The Dead Weather “Open Up (That’s Enough)” b/w “Rough Detective” Third Man Records [2013] This 7-inch is the first taste of new Dead Weather material. … Read more
Gap Dream: Shine Your Light [Album Review]
Gap Dream Shine Your Light Burger Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Gap Dream go down a different path on their sophomore record Shine Your Light. … Read more
Crooks On Tape: Fingerprint [Album Review]
Crooks On Tape Fingerprint Misra Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Crooks On Tape continue the charm of members previous bands. Album Review: If you are … Read more
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks: Wig Out At Jagbags [Album Review]
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks Wig Out At Jagbags Matador Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks create one of their most … Read more