The Friday Fire Track: Naomi Punk – “Television Man”
I think you are going to like this track right from the opening guitar tension. Olympia-based punk trio Naomi Punk return as “Television Man” is … Read more
The Black Keys: Turn Blue [Album Review]
The Black Keys Turn Blue Nonesuch Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Black Keys don’t quite meet high expectations with Turn Blue. Album Review: True … Read more
Kishi Bashi: Lighght [Album Review]
Kishi Bashi Lighght Joyful Noise Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: Kishi Bashi’s sophomore effort goes bigger and avoids the slump! Album Review: A soaring indie … Read more
Wussy: Attica! [Album Review]
Wussy Attica! Shake It Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Wussy rivals their best with addictive Attica! Album Review: The upward progression of a band is … Read more
The People’s Temple: Musical Garden [Album Review]
The People’s Temple Musical Garden HoZac Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The new album from The People’s Temple is a fertile Musical Garden. Album Review: … Read more
Guided By Voices: Cool Planet [Album Review]
Guided By Voices Cool Planet GBV Inc. [2014] Fire Note Says: Cool Planet is a strong follow-up to Motivational Jumpsuit. Album Review: Another month, another … Read more
The Moles: Flashbacks And Dream Sequences – The Story Of The Moles [Album Review]
The Moles Flashbacks And Dream Sequences: The Story of The Moles Fire Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Amazing career retrospective from one of the great … Read more
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes: Are We Not Men? We Are Diva! [Album Review]
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes Are We Not Men? We Are Diva! Fat Wreck Chords [2014] Fire Note Says: Me First are back with … Read more
The Strypes: Snapshot [Album Review]
The Strypes Snapshot Virgin EMI Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Strypes show that age means nothing on contagious debut! Album Review: Every now and … Read more
PAWS: Youth Culture Forever [Album Review]
PAWS Youth Culture Forever FatCat Records [2014] Fire Note Says: PAWS are poised for their breakthrough moment with their sophomore effort! Album Review: PAWS burst … Read more
Track Premiere: City Walls Autumn Falls – “Sheltered Me”
Here is a premiere track from Brooklyn’s City Walls Autumn Falls. Led by brothers Anthony and David Gill, City Walls Autumn Falls represents a new … Read more
Buffalo Killers: Heavy Reverie [Album Review]
Buffalo Killers Heavy Reverie Sun Pedal Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: The Buffalo Killers return with a sonically polished 5th studio effort entitled Heavy Reverie. … Read more
Cheap Girls: Famous Graves [Album Review]
Cheap Girls Famous Graves Xtra Mile Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: Cheap Girls are ready to be your favorite new rock n roll band. Album … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Spider Bags – “Back With You Again In The World”
Chapel Hill’s Spider Bags just announced that they have joined the Merge Records roster. Frozen Letter, the band’s fourth full-length album and first for Merge, … Read more
tUnE-yArDs: Nikki Nack [Album Review]
tUnE-yArDs Nikki Nack 4AD Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Merrill Garbus finally returns with the music revolution Nikki Nack. Album Review: There are many things … Read more
Faces On Film: Elite Lines [Album Review]
Faces On Film Elite Lines Self-Released [2014] Fire Note Says: Faces On Film are ready for their close-up with Elite Lines. Album Review: Faces On … Read more
Lykke Li: I Never Learn [Album Review]
Lykke Li I Never Learn Atlantic Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Lykke Li’s third album is not only her best yet but also one of … Read more
Against Me!: Transgender Dysphoria Blues [Album Review]
Against Me! Transgender Dysphoria Blues Red Distribution [2014] Fire Note Says: Against Me! has made an album that deserves the attention it has received. Album … Read more
Thee Oh Sees: Drop [Album Review]
Thee Oh Sees Drop Castle Face Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Dwyer loads Thee Oh Sees back into the garage—and there’s a bit of time … Read more
Wye Oak: Shriek [Album Review]
Wye Oak Shriek Merge Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Wye Oak trades guitars for synths with (mostly) positive results Album Review: It seems a lot … Read more
Chuck E. Weiss: Red Beans And Weiss [Album Review]
Chuck E. Weiss Red Beans And Weiss ANTI- Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Chuck E. Weiss’ new record is a way cool concoction. Album Review: … Read more
Gem Club: In Roses [Album Review]
Gem Club In Roses Hardly Art Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Take a serene walk through the park with Gem Club. Album Review: Gem Club … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: 1,2,3 – “When The Levee Broke At The County Fair”
As you crest the hill of your favorite roller coaster have you ever thought about something going wrong? How about the amusement park being hit … Read more
Chad VanGaalen: Shrink Dust [Album Review]
Chad VanGaalen Shrink Dust Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Shrink Dust is an “everything but the kitchen sink” album that works. Album Review: … Read more
Sonic Avenues: Mistakes [Album Review]
Sonic Avenues Mistakes Dirtnap Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Sonic Avenues keep things classy on third LP Mistakes. Album Review: Punk rock is still trying … Read more