The Fire Note Blazing Top 50 Albums Of 2025
2025 proved to be another challenging year for music lovers, with so many standout releases that shaping this list pushed us in all the right … Read more
Sharp Pins: Balloon Balloon Balloon [Album Review]
Sharp PinsBalloon Balloon BalloonK/Perennial Records [2025] “A 21-track jangle-pop shimmer with the heart of Alien Lanes and the glow of a lost ’60s classic.” Album … Read more
Fire Track: Sharp Pins – “(I Wanna) Be Your Girl”
Sharp Pins Light the Fuse with “(I Want to) Be Your Girl” Balloon Balloon Balloon by Sharp Pins Sharp Pins are back with a new … Read more
Lifeguard: Ripped And Torn [Album Review]
LifeguardRipped And TornMatador Records [2025] “A post-punk fever dream—fractured, fearless, and totally electric.” Album Overview: Lifeguard formed in Chicago when its members—Asher Case, Isaac Lowenstein, … Read more
Lifeguard – “It Will Get Worse” [Video]
On June 6th, Chicago’s Lifeguard will release their debut album Ripped and Torn on Matador Records. The youthful trio of Asher Case (bass, baritone guitar, … Read more
Sharp Pins- “I Can’t Stop” [Video]
Excited to hype the upcoming re-release/expanded Sharp Pins record Radio DDR (+ 3 new songs) out March 21st on K/Perennial! Radio DDR is an excellent … Read more
The Fire Note Blazing Top 50 Albums Of 2024
2024 has been an outstanding year for music, with a steady stream of exceptional releases making this year’s list one of the most challenging to … Read more
Sharp Pins: Radio DDR [Album Review]
Sharp PinsRadio DDRSelf-Released [2024] “Sharp Pins’ Radio DDR: where vintage vibes meet indie pop brilliance.” Album Overview: Sharp Pins is the solo project of Chicago-based … Read more