Farewell Dear Ghost: We Colour The Night [Album Review]
Farewell Dear Ghost We Colour The Night Minty Fresh Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Farewell Dear Ghost provide plenty of melodic indie rock that sticks. … Read more
The Men: Tomorrow’s Hits [Album Review]
The Men Tomorrow’s Hits Sacred Bones Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Men continue to slash and burn with their chaotic fifth album. Album Review: … Read more
The Hotelier: Home, Like Noplace Is There [Album Review]
The Hotelier Home, Like Noplace Is There Tiny Engines [2014] Fire Note Says: The Hotelier bring emo-punk back to proper form on sophomore record. Album … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Cloud Nothings – “Psychic Trauma”
One group that has improved album after album must be Cloud Nothings. After an impressive debut, they followed up with something equally as good if … Read more
Damien Jurado: Brothers And Sisters Of The Eternal Son [Album Review]
Damien Jurado Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son Secretly Canadian Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Damien Jurado creates a masterpiece in an underrated career. … Read more
Ruined Fortune: Ruined Fortune [Album Review]
Ruined Fortune Ruined Fortune HoZac Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Ruined Fortune sets the bar high on their experimental/lo-fi/scuzz debut! Album Review: Hailing from Australia, … Read more
Axxa/Abraxas: Axxa/Abraxas [Album Review]
Axxa/Abraxas Axxa/Abraxas Captured Tracks [2014] Fire Note Says: Axxa/Abraxas effortlessly introduces you to his love of the 60’s. Album Review: 23 year-old Atlanta native Ben … Read more
Cibo Matto: Hotel Valentine [Album Review]
Cibo Matto Hotel Valentine Chimera Music [2014] Fire Note Says: Hotel Valentine is as ambitious as it is intoxicating. Album Review: I’ve spent the last … Read more
Real Estate: Atlas [Album Review]
Real Estate Atlas Domino Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Real Estate let you drift off with Atlas’ smooth and calm climate. Album Review: If it’s … Read more
Jupe Jupe: Crooked Kisses [Album Review]
Jupe Jupe Crooked Kisses Self-Released [2014] Fire Note Says: Jupe Jupe’s third album Crooked Kisses has a lot to offer. Album Review: Jupe Jupe has … Read more
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
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 Friday Fire Track: Jupe Jupe – “Vicariously” (Premiere)
Not only is this new song from Seattle’s Jupe Jupe the featured Friday Fire Track but also its premiere! “Vicariously” finds the quartet bringing plenty … 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