Spoon – “The Hardest Cut” [Video]
Spoon’s tenth album, Lucifer on the Sofa, is the band’s purest rock ’n roll record to date. Texas-made, it is the first set of songs … Read more
Steve Gunn: Other You [Album Review]
Steve GunnOther YouMatador Records [2021] Steve Gunn may have started out as a go-to sideman who worked with Kurt Vile, desirable for his estimable guitar … Read more
Lucy Dacus – “Brando” [Video]
Lucy Dacus continues her support of new album, Home Video, released just over two months ago via Matador. When the album’s third single, “Brando,” was … Read more
Lucy Dacus: Home Video [Album Review]
Lucy DacusHome VideoMatador Records [2021] Lucy Dacus returns with her third album, Home Video, and it arrives at a perfect time as her profile on … Read more
Steve Gunn – “Other You” [Video]
Other You is the sixth studio album by American singer Steve Gunn that will be released August 27th on Matador. Recorded during two visits to … Read more
Lucy Dacus – “VBS” [Video]
Lucy Dacus presents “VBS,” a new single/video from her forthcoming album, Home Video, out June 25th on Matador Records. Like the previously released “Hot & … Read more
Mdou Moctar – “Taliat” [Video]
We already told you about the fantastic new Headphone Approved album from Mdou Moctar titled Afrique Victime. If you missed it make sure you circle … Read more
Mdou Moctar: Afrique Victime [Album Review]
Mdou MoctarAfrique VictimeMatador Records [2021] If I was asked to name a stand out guitarist on the indie scene today I would absolutely and confidently … Read more
The Goon Sax – “In The Stone” [Video]
The Goon Sax will be releasing their new album Mirror II on July 9th via Matador Records. The band’s third album and first for Matador, … Read more
Yo La Tengo: I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass (Pink Wax | 300 Copies)
Norman Records out of the UK is celebrating their 25th anniversary in existence with some great exclusive vinyl pressings. Next up is Yo La Tengo’s … Read more
Mdou Moctar – “Tala Tannam” [Video]
On May 21, Matador Records will release Afrique Victime, the new album by Mdou Moctar. With Afrique Victime the prodigious Tuareg guitarist and songwriter rips … Read more
Julien Baker: Little Oblivions [Album Review]
Julien BakerLittle OblivionsMatador Records [2021] “Until then I’ll split the difference / Between medicine and poison / Take what I can get away with / … Read more
Fire Track: Spoon – “Lines In The Suit – 30 Minutes Old (1999 Home Demo)”
Spoon’s Girls Can Tell ranks very high in TFN list of indie releases. To mark this weeks’ 20th anniversary of Spoon’s third studio album Girls … Read more
Fire Track: Julien Baker – “Favor”
Julien Baker has shared another single from her forthcoming album Little Oblivions by way of a new single, “Favor”. The track follows up Baker’s previously … Read more
Gang Of Four: 77-81 5LP Box Set (Black Wax | Limited)
On December 11th, Matador will release GANG OF FOUR: 77-81, a stunning, limited edition box set gathering Gang of Four’s influential early work. The box … Read more
Julien Baker – “Faith Healer” [Video]
Julien Baker will release her third studio album, Little Oblivions, on February 26 via Matador Records. She has now revealed the first look at the … Read more
Chavez – “Break Up Your Band” [Video]
Today, we reintroduce you to the men of Chavez — Matt Sweeney, James Lo, Clay Tarver, and Scott Marshall — whose debut full-length, Gone Glimmering, … Read more
Muzz: Muzz [Album Review]
Muzz MuzzMatador Records [2020] According the dictionary, “muzz” is a transitive verb which is British slang that means “to confuse” someone, or make them muzzy, … Read more
Perfume Genius: Set My Heart On Fire Immediately [Album Review]
Perfume Genius Set My Heart On Fire ImmediatelyMatador Records [2020] You get the sense listening to the fifth album from Perfume Genius, aka Mike Hadreas, … Read more
Car Seat Headrest: Making A Door Less Open [Album Review]
Car Seat HeadrestMaking A Door Less OpenMatador Records [2020] Making new music is always a risk for any artist with a catalog. Stray too far … Read more
Stephen Malkmus: Traditional Techniques [Album Review]
Stephen Malkmus Traditional TechniquesMatador Records [2020] Stephen Malkmus has been on a creative tear of late, releasing a band record with The Jicks in 2018 … Read more
Kim Gordon: No Home Record [Album Review]
Kim Gordon No Home Record Matador Records [2019] Fire Note Says: After a long career playing bass in Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon steps out solo … Read more
Belle And Sebastian: Days Of The Bagnold Summer [Album Review]
Belle And Sebastian Days Of The Bagnold Summer Matador Records [2019] Album Review: Although it’s been four year since the last full-length album by the … Read more
Spoon: Everything Hits At Once – The Best Of Spoon
Spoon Everything Hits At Once: The Best Of Spoon Matador Records [2019] Who: Spanning a career well into its third decade, Spoon has released this … Read more
Stephen Malkmus: Groove Denied [Album Review]
Stephen Malkmus Groove Denied Matador Records [2019] Who: Frontman for Pavement and The Jicks confidently releases another solo project. Sound: With a backbone of synth … Read more