Smokescreens: A Strange Dream [Album Review]
SmokescreensA Strange DreamSlumberland Records [2020] You would never guess that the Smokescreens are from Los Angeles because their tender sounding classic indie pop is right … Read more
Lunchbox: After School Special (Blue/White Marble Wax | LTD 1st Press)
Lunchbox’s Tim Brown and Donna McKean have been making records in their Oakland, California basement for two decades, inspired by 1960s/70s AM-radio pop and TV … Read more
Lunchbox – “Dream Parade” [Video]
Today, Lunchbox have shared their new animated “Dream Parade” video and have announced a new LP titled After School Special which is out on October … Read more
Tony Molina: Kill The Lights [Album Review]
Tony Molina Kill The Lights Slumberland Records [2018] Fire Note Says: Concise perfection. Album Review: Tony Molina does not mess around with tracks. His ripping … Read more
The Proper Ornaments: Foxhole [Album Review]
The Proper Ornaments Foxhole Slumberland Records [2017] Who: The Proper Ornaments is the project of James Hoare (Ultimate Painting, Veronica Falls) and Max Oscarnold (Toy, … Read more
TFN New Music Spotlight: The Proper Ornaments – “Bridge By A Tunnel”
The softer side of dreamy indie rock has been growing steam lately and The Proper Ornaments newest release could easily be another champion of the … Read more
Tony Molina: Confront The Truth [Album Review]
Tony Molina Confront The Truth Slumberland Records [2016] Who: Since 2002, veteran Bay Area musician Tony Molina has played in several bands including Dystrophy, Ovens, … Read more
Real Numbers: Wordless Wonder [Album Review]
Real Numbers Wordless Wonder Slumberland Records [2016] Who: Minneapolis band Real Numbers follows up several popular 12” EPs and a single with their debut full … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Tony Molina – “See Me Fall”
It is about damn time that Tony Molina hits us with some new music. His 2013 full length, Dissed And Dismissed, was a favorite here … Read more
The Mantles: All Odds End [Album Review]
The Mantles All Odds End Slumberland Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Bay area band tighten up their sound – just a bit – on their … Read more
The Mantles – All Odds End – Beer+Blue Splatter Vinyl
The Mantles third album, All Odds End, is due out October 16th on Slumberland Records. Like most Slumberland releases, it has a limited color first … Read more
Linden: Rest And Be Thankful [Album Review]
Linden Rest And Be Thankful Slumberland Records [2015] Fire Drill Album Review: Linden is the new project from Joe McAlinden, formerly of the band Superstars. … Read more
Evans The Death: Expect Delays [Album Review]
Evans The Death Expect Delays Slumberland Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Evans the Death enthralls with Expect Delays. Album Review: London’s Evans The Death has … Read more
Allo Darlin’: We Come From The Same Place [Album Review]
Allo Darlin’ We Come From The Same Place Slumberland Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Allo Darlin’ return with another smooth indie pop record that just … Read more
The Proper Ornaments: Wooden Head [Album Review]
The Proper Ornaments Wooden Head Slumberland Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Anglo-Argentine pair wears influences on sleeves – and scores. Album Review: The Proper Ornaments … Read more
Gold-Bears: Dalliance [Album Review]
Gold-Bears Dalliance Slumberland Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Gold-Bears revive an old formula for modern results. Album Review: Noisy feedback guitars, buried pop song structures, … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Gold-Bears – “For You”
Atlanta-based noise pop band Gold-Bears have just announced the follow up to 2011’s Are You Falling In Love?. Their sophomore album Dalliance will be released … Read more
Tony Molina: Dissed And Dismissed [Album Review]
Tony Molina Dissed And Dismissed Melters/Slumberland Records [2013/2014] Fire Note Says: Tony Molina only needs 12 minutes to win you over! Album Review: Veteran Bay … Read more
Tony Molina Shares Another Track from Dissed & Dismissed Reissue
Have you checked out veteran Bay Area musician Tony Molina yet? Since 2002, Molina has played in several bands including Dystrophy, Ovens, Lifetime Problems, Caged … Read more
Terry Malts: Nobody Realizes This Is Nowhere [Album Review]
Terry Malts Nobody Realizes This Is Nowhere Slumberland Records [2013] Fire Note Says: San Francisco scuzz-punks return with a short reminder of why punk still … Read more
Joanna Gruesome: Weird Sister [Album Review]
Joanna Gruesome Weird Sister Slumberland Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Debut from Joanna Gruesome is packed with high energy and loud guitars. Album Review: Boy/girl … Read more
Weekend: Jinx [Album Review]
Weekend Jinx Slumberland Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Brooklyn via San Francisco band add some New Wave flavor to their second album. Album Review: Weekend’s … Read more
Joanna Gruesome debut Weird Sister on Ltd Pink & White Swirl
Cardiff-based noisepop five-piece Joanna Gruesome has their debut album Wierd Sister up for pre-order over at Slumberland Records. The album is due out on September … Read more
Terry Malts New Record Pre-Order / Ltd Edition Bone Color – Free Flexi
You can now pre-order Terry Malts new album Nobody Realizes This Is Nowhere from Slumberland Records, which is being released on September 10, 2013. Initial … Read more
Spectrals: Sob Story [Album Review]
Spectrals Sob Story Slumberland Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Spectrals’ Sob Story successfully skirts sophomore slump! Album Review: Diversity is one of those prized musical … Read more