Akron/Family: Sub Verses [Album Review]
Akron/Family Sub Versus Dead Oceans Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Akron/Family goes for a more wide open experimentation with Sub Verses. Album Review: After a … Read more
Thee Oh Sees: Moon Sick EP [Album Review]
Thee Oh Sees Moon Sick EP Castle Face Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Thee Oh Sees’ 2013 RSD Moon Sick EP has a novel charm. … Read more
Tame Impala: Tame Impala EP [Album Review]
Tame Impala Tame Impala EP Modular Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: Tame Impala’s 2008 self-titled EP is a great reminder of why everyone took notice … Read more
Dear Fawn: I Played The Queen EP [Album Review]
Dear Fawn I Played The Queen EP Gas Daddy Go! Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Dear Fawn’s debut EP is a solid combination of musicianship … Read more
The ACBs: Little Leaves [Album Review]
The ACBs Little Leaves High Dive Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The ACBs shimmer and glimmer with a danceable straightforward indie pop record. Album Review: … Read more
Cold Warps: S/T | Endless Bummer [Album Review]
Cold Warps S/T | Endless Bummer Noyse Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Cold Warps first cassettes create their solid debut LP. Album Review: What I … Read more
The Flaming Lips: The Terror [Album Review]
The Flaming Lips The Terror Warner Bros. Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Interstellar Oklahomans philosophize about a loveless life on The Terror. Album Review: The … Read more
Charles Bradley: Victim Of Love [Album Review]
Charles Bradley Victim Of Love Dunham/Daptone Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Charles Bradley’s Victim Of Love is a love letter to the music, fans, and … Read more
The Black Angels: Indigo Meadow [Album Review]
The Black Angels Indigo Meadow Blue Horizon [2013] Fire Note Says: The Black Angels play it straight with Indigo Meadow. Album Review: It is quite … Read more
The Breeders ‘Last Splash’ Warm Up Show 3/27/13 [Concert Review]
Ok, ok, Brooklyn did have the pleasure of being what could be considered the Breeders tour launch spot but they didn’t have the pleasure of … Read more
Jack White And The Bricks: Live On The Garden Bowl Lanes [Album Review]
Jack White And The Bricks Live On The Garden Bowl Lanes Third Man Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Jack White and The Bricks might just … Read more
Detroit Rebellion: Fork In The Road EP [Album Review]
Detroit Rebellion Fork In The Road EP Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: Detroit Rebellion creates murky garage blues that has potential. Album Review: First things … Read more
The Virginmarys: King Of Conflict [Album Review]
The Virginmarys King Of Conflict Wind-Up Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Virginmarys birth some immaculate rock n roll! Album Review: When a new band … Read more
Great White Buffalo: Great White Buffalo [Album Review]
Great White Buffalo Great White Buffalo Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: Great White Buffalo compose fun and heavy pop hooks. Album Review: A lot of … Read more
Bears! Bears! Bears!: All Dressed Up With Nowhere To Go [Album Review]
Bears! Bears! Bears! All Dressed Up With Nowhere To Go Twirl Tunez Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Bears! Bears! Bears! version of dance gloom and … Read more
How To Destroy Angels: Welcome Oblivion [Album Review]
How To Destroy Angels Welcome Oblivion Columbia Records [2013] Fire Note Says: How To Destroy Angles’ full length, Welcome Oblivion, shows a bit more bark … Read more
Swamp Dogg: Total Destruction To Your Mind / Rat On! [Album Review]
Swamp Dogg Total Destruction To Your Mind Rat On! Alive Natural Sound Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Swamp Dogg’s music finally gets the respect that … Read more
Cloud Cult: Love [Album Review]
Cloud Cult Love The Rebel Group [2013] Fire Note Says: Cloud Cult’s Love is a musical story book packed with themes, lessons, and a bit … Read more
Holy Wave: Evil Hits [Album Review]
Holy Wave Evil Hits The Reverberation Appreciation Society [2013] Fire Note Says: Prepare for a bit of an acid wash as Holy Wave rages with … Read more
Atoms For Peace: AMOK [Album Review]
Atoms For Peace AMOK XL Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: Atoms for Peace’s AMOK takes us deeper down the electronica rabbit hole. Album Review: After … Read more
Popstrangers: Antipodes [Album Review]
Popstrangers Antipodes Carpark Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Popstrangers Antipodes is an unconventional album that gives back if you’re willing to put in the time. … Read more
STRFKR: Miracle Mile [Album Review]
STRFKR Miracle Mile Polyvinyl Records [2013] Fire Note Says: STRFKR’s Miracle Mile is an indie pop, dance blasted, mother funker that’s worth running! Album Review: … Read more
Grouper: The Man Who Died In His Boat [Album Review]
Grouper The Man Who Died In His Boat Kranky Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Grouper creates a siren song that’s delicate, deep, and engaging. Album … Read more
Psychic Ills: One Track Mind [Album Review]
Psychic Ills One Track Mind Sacred Bones Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Psychic Ills’ One Track Mind might be too honest for its own good. … Read more
The Casket Lottery: Real Fear [Album Review]
The Casket Lottery Real Fear No Sleep Records [2012] Fire Note Says: The Casket Lottery reunite and produce some radio friendly post-hardcore tracks. Album Review: … Read more