Fire Note Staff 
Radiohead have revealed the brand-new video for their recently released single “If You Say The Word.” The video is directed by Norwegian director Kasper Häggström (Kelly Lee Owens). “If You Say The Word” is taken from Radiohead’s upcoming KID A MNESIA reissue package, set for release on November 5th via XL Recordings. KID A MNESIA … Read more
Composer, singer and instrumental polymath Ben LaMar Gay has announced the release of his new album Open Arms to Open Us, out November 19th on International Anthem / Nonesuch Records. The first offering from the Southside Chicago native’s newest project is a pulsing melodic bellow featuring OHMME singers Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart, titled “Sometimes … Read more
Space 1991 by Man or Astro-Man? Iconic indie rock vets Man or Astro-Man? have made their return with a brand new three-track EP entitled Space 1991 / Tenth Planet via Earth Libraries that is available now! “Over the last few years, we’ve put together a ton of new recordings and also we’ve also always had this endlessly bubbling vat of … Read more
I think the saying is “onwards and upwards” which I think is a good quote to use for the new Aeon Station track “Queens.” Aeon Station of course is the new project from Kevin Whelan of The Wrens and their new album is Observatory that will be out December 10th via Sub Pop Records. Essentially … Read more
Springtime’s self-titled debut consists of Gareth Liddiard (Tropical Fuck Storm / The Drones), Jim White (Dirty Three / Xylouris White) and Chris Abrahams (The Necks). Springtime is a new endeavor that is as much a tonal experiment as it is a meditation on modern-day absurdity. Their forthcoming album uses free jazz, apocalyptic lyricism crafted alongside … Read more
Ahead of their first UK tour-dates kicking off this month, Mexican five-piece Sei Still have announced their second album El Refugio and have shared the first single and video, “Extrarradio.” Due out November 26th on Fuzz Club Records, the new album – which arrives following their self-titled debut LP released in April 2020 and already … Read more
Dayton, Ohio’s Paige Beller has shared a live video for “Collection of Almost.” Beller has steadily gained traction in Midwest indie circles since her debut on the scene in the mid 2000s. Known for her multi-instrument approach, she has turned what could have been another singer songwriter act into something that feels like an entire … Read more
Ty Segall’s new album Harmonizer is a fantastic listen from front to back. After surprise releasing the album last month via Drag City (the physical release is set for October) and sharing the video for “Feel Good,” Ty now releases a video for its title track. The vibrant “Harmonizer” video, directed by Ty and Denée … Read more
Amyl & the Sniffers, the Melbourne, Australia rock band fronted by Amy Taylor, just released their sophomore album Comfort To Me this past Friday, via ATO Records/Rough Trade. Here is the latest single entitled “Hertz” from the Headphone Approved release. “‘Hertz’ is a daydream of wanting to go to the country/bush and see landscapes other … Read more
Duran Duran share the anthemic “Anniversary”, produced by the band along with British DJ/producer, Erol Alkan and the third song taken from their fifteenth studio album, Future Past, set for global release on October 22 via Tape Modern for BMG. You can pre-order the album HERE.
Here is a video for the title track from the new The Bevis Frond album. The video is from C.K. Sumner as it highlights the band’s 35th Anniversary and is a great song from the album which was released today. You can order the album HERE.
Here is an excellent new EP from Charles Moothart! You know Charles from his many other projects – Fuzz, CFM, GØGGS, Ty Segall Freedom Band, to name a few. Famous Class is releasing the first project under his full name with the Soft Crime EP. The 7” is up for pre-order now on a very … Read more
illuminati hotties, the project of producer/writer Sarah Tudzin, shares “Threatening Each Other re: Capitalism,” the final single from her highly anticipated upcoming album Let Me Do One More which will be out on October 1st, 2021 via Snack Shack Tracks in partnership with Hopeless Records. “‘Threatening Each Other re: Capitalism’ makes haste of a machine … Read more
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 released, a contest was announced inviting fans to send in a video of themselves dancing, skateboarding, ice skating, etc. to the song. Now and over 100 submissions later, the “Brando” … Read more
Eddie Vedder has just released a brand-new solo single entitled “Long Way” via Seattle Surf/Republic Records. The song is the first song off Vedder’s forthcoming solo album Earthling. In creating the song, Vedder worked with producer Andrew Watt in their first collaboration together. Vedder’s iconic vocals shine through as Watt’s production drives home the emotions … Read more
Lala Lala, the project of Chicago musician Lillie West, shares “Prove It,” the newest single from her upcoming album, I Want The Door To Open, out October 8th on Hardly Art. Next month, West will perform a string of record release shows before embarking on a UK, European and North American tour in 2022 (dates … Read more
“Precious Downtime” is the 4th LP by Indianapolis based psych/power-pop band S.M. Wolf, due out on Romanus Records digitally August 27th and on vinyl Sept 4th. While the band’s previous three albums dealt heavily with topics like loss, grief and divorce, this album is decidedly lighter, focusing on themes like rebirth and growth. Coming in … Read more
Dublin art-rock quintet Silverbacks have shared a brand-new single, “Wear My Medals”, along with the news that they have signed to Full Time Hobby. “Wear My Medals” is the first new material from the band since the release of last year’s debut album Fad. “From the very start, we’ve always wanted to be a ‘career … Read more
Land of Talk have shared the video for “Weight of That Weekend,” the lead single from their 2020 album Indistinct Conversations on Saddle Creek Records. The song is perhaps the most personal that bandleader Elizabeth Powell has ever released across their five albums. “‘Weight of That Weekend’ is a recognition of having been on the … Read more
Turnstile have just released their new album Glow On today via Roadrunner Records The album is now available today on all streaming platforms. Recorded with producer Mike Elizondo and co-produced by Turnstile vocalist Brendan Yates, Glow ON finds the band once again charting new ground for hardcore, expanding stylistic boundaries and celebrating new possibilities. Glow … Read more
Lily Konigsberg has announced her solo debut LP. You may know the name already as she is a member of Palberta. The solo album arrives after what has been a busy 18 months for Konigsberg, who released her first solo EP on long-time Palberta label Wharf Cat Records (Water From Your Eyes, Dougie Poole) to … Read more
After initially releasing their first two albums with the label Asian Man, Alkaline Trio made the switch to debut on Vagrant with their third release. From Here to Infirmary was the only album to include drummer Mike Felumlee alongside Matt Skiba (guitar, vocals) and Dan Andriano (bass, vocals). From Here to Infirmary’s titles were written … Read more
La Luz have a new video for their latest song, “The Pines.” Directed by Hamilton Boyce, this karaoke-inspired romp is set at a neighborhood dive bar, The Pines, and features singing, dancing, and… surprise! More singing from the band! La Luz will release their new self-titled album on October 22nd via Hardly Art Records. The … Read more
Guided By Voices will release It’s Not Them. It Couldn’t Be Them. It is Them! on October 22nd via GBV Inc. “High In The Rain” is the second single from the forthcoming album. Also, if you are keeping score the band is 2 for 2 on hit it out of the park singles from this … Read more
Playing a home show still feels special for The Beths, who began playing shows in 2015 and quickly won over local audiences with a low-key approach that disguised their drive for excellence. The band announced its first live recording and film, Auckland, New Zealand, 2020, out September 17th on Carpark Records. The announcement comes on … Read more