Endless Bummer: Vol. 1 [Album Review]
Endless Bummer Vol. 1 In The Red Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Sludged-out beach bums bring ferocious fuzz on Vol. 1. Album Review: As Endless … Read more
Track Premiere: Robot Princess – “Violent Shooting Stars”
I always like an honest approach to music and that is exactly what you get today on our track premiere from Brooklyn’s Robot Princess. The … Read more
Jeff the Brotherhood: Wasted On The Dream [Album Review]
Jeff the Brotherhood Wasted On The Dream Infinity Cat Recordings [2015] Fire Note Says: Wasted on the Dream mixes moments of catchy head banging fuzz … Read more
The Black Ryder: The Door Behind The Door [Album Review]
The Black Ryder The Door Behind The Door The Anti-Machine Machine [2015] Fire Note Says: The Black Ryder applies new textures to vivid and cathartic … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Thee Oh Sees – “Web”
In my humble opinion, Thee Oh Sees’ Drop LP was not their strongest effort. Having reviewed every single Sees LP since Putrifiers II—including Singles Collection … Read more
The Church: Further / Deeper [Album Review]
The Church Further / Deeper Unorthodox Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Further/Deeper finds The Church doing what they do best! Album Review: In the 35 … Read more
The Juliana Hatfield Three: Whatever, My Love [Album Review]
The Juliana Hatfield Three Whatever, My Love American Laundromat Records [2015] Fire Note Says: The Juliana Hatfield Three return to the indie scene after 22 … Read more
Big Dick: Disappointment [Album Review]
Big Dick Disappointment Dirt Cult Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Their debut album was great…this is GREATER! Album Review: It’s no secret that Big Dick’s … Read more
Frankie And The Witch Fingers: Frankie And The Witch Fingers [Album Review]
Frankie And The Witch Fingers Frankie And The Witch Fingers Permanent Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Frankie and the Witch Fingers will hit your 60’s … Read more
Steven Wilson: Hand. Cannot. Erase. [Album Review]
Steven Wilson Hand. Cannot. Erase. Kscope Music [2015] Fire Note Says: Porcupine Tree frontman offers an inspired and introspective solo effort. Album Review: Steven Wilson … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Swiftumz – “Creepy Eyed Girls”
I am not sure if you are familiar with the San Francisco label Melters but it is the home of the greatly underappreciated artist Tony … Read more
Guster: Evermotion [Album Review]
Guster Evermotion Nettwerk Music Group [2015] Fire Note Says: Guster continues to put out tuneful, thoughtful music. Album Review: Get ready to feel old: Guster … Read more
Torche: Restarter [Album Review]
Torche Restarter Relapse Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Torche aim to rock you under their heavy groove. Album Review: You can classify Torche into any … Read more
Sonny & The Sunsets: Talent Night At The Ashram [Album Review]
Sonny & The Sunsets Talent Night At The Ashram Polyvinyl Records [2015] Fire Note Says: A delightfully weird psychedelic pop album from Sonny & The … Read more
Ty Segall: Mr. Face EP [7-Inch Review]
Ty Segall has been a Fire Note favorite now for some time and recently just snagged our top honors as the best album of 2014 … Read more
Dan Deacon: Gliss Riffer [Album Review]
Dan Deacon Gliss Riffer Domino Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Dan Deacon streamlines his signature sound with mixed results. Album Review: Listening to Dan Deacon’s … Read more
Fuji Kureta [Artist Highlight]
Fuji Kureta is an electronic pop duo from Istanbul. The group is comprised of Sahin Kureta (music-programming) and Deniz Ozturk (lyrics-vocals) which have been making … Read more
Axis: Sova: Early Surf [Album Review]
Axis: Sova Early Surf God? Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Early Surf puts the depth and nuance at your control. Album Review: Wand’s Ganglion Reef … Read more
The Sidekicks: Runners In The Nerved World [Album Review]
The Sidekicks Runners In The Nerved World Epitaph Records [2015] Fire Note Says: The Sidekicks fourth album is pop-tinged punk confection. Album Review: The Sidekicks … Read more
Smug Brothers: Woodpecker Paradise [Album Review]
Smug Brothers Woodpecker Paradise Gas Daddy Go! Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Smug Brothers newest album is one of their strongest efforts to date. A … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Wand – “Self Hypnosis In 3 Days”
Wand is a band that really deserves to find some success. Having been hand-picked for Ty Segall’s God? Label, Wand released Ganglion Reef, one of … Read more
Steve Earle & The Dukes: Terraplane [Album Review]
Steve Earle & The Dukes Terraplane New West Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Terraplane finds Earle & his Dukes exploring the swampy blues stomps of … Read more
Small Houses: Still Talk; Second City [Album Review]
Small Houses Still Talk; Second City The Cottage Recording Co. [2015] Fire Note Says: Small Houses releases a record from the core. Album Review: If … Read more
Quaterbacks: Quaterbacks [Album Review]
Quarterbacks Quarterbacks Team Love Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Quarterbacks expand on fun self-titled full length. Album Review: Quarterbacks has yet another short and sweet … Read more
Track Premiere: Busses – “Liar”
Anymore it seems tough to find a unique sound in the indie music scene today but we are hoping to grab your ear with the … Read more