Christopher Anthony

Christopher Anthony, a passionate supporter of new music, managed a record store and produced alternative video shows in the '90s. Transitioning into the 2000s, he became a prolific music blogger, chronicling the scene with a positive view. His mission: to discover the latest indie releases and share them with you!

Me First And The Gimmie Gimmies: Rake It In – The Greatestest Hits [Album Review]

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Me First And The Gimmie Gimmies Rake It In: The Greatestest Hits Fat Wreck Chords [2017] Who: Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, consists of NOFX frontman Fat Mike, Lagwagon frontman Joey Cape, (Foo Fighting) Chris Shiflett, Lagwagon drummer Dave Raun, and Spike Slawson. The band has been covering other artists’ hits for over two … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Lords Of Sealand – “Motion”

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While the track title might be a tad convoluted, the songs journey is anything but. Lords of Sealand hail from San Francisco bringing with them the digital concept single “Motion.” While a recording of a full-length album Zs is taking place, “Motion” wasn’t really supposed to evolve into the single that it did. The track … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Chain And The Gang – “The Logic Of Night”

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Chain and the Gang have released five records over the past 8 years. Their new release, Best of Crime Rock, was meant to quickly catch you up if you have not been formally introduced as it is a collection of brand new recordings of hits from the band’s discography as well as two new songs. … Read more

RAYS: RAYS [Album Review]

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RAYS RAYS Trouble In Mind Records [2017] Who: Oakland band is comprised of four Bay-area music veterans whose current & past musical projects include local bands-of-note like The World, Life Stinks, Violent Change, & Dadfag. Sound: RAYS have a Wire vibe to them with their urgent post-punk. Along with Wire, think Parquet Courts, The Modern … Read more

Real Estate: In Mind [Album Review]

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Real Estate In Mind Domino Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Real Estate pick up right where they left off. Album Review: Real Estate are currently one of the most consistent indie bands out there. They have always set the bar high for their style of artistic floating songs that are easy to get carried away … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Boss Hog – “Ground Control”

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After a 17 year full length hiatus, Boss Hog are back tomorrow in top strength. That is right – Jon Spencer and Cristina Martinez’s Boss Hog will release Brood X tomorrow via In The Red. Today’s Friday Fire Track, “Ground Control” celebrates the release with the familar smoldering bluesy rock and Spencer’s backseat howl. The … Read more

Feral Ohms: Feral Ohms [Album Review]

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Feral Ohms Feral Ohms Silver Current Records [2017] Fire Note Says: The rock Gods are going to enjoy this one! Album Review: Feral Ohms hail from Oakland, California and you may remember this power trio when we covered their Live In San Francisco release back in January. Now, the band has finally released their much … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: The Madcaps – “She’s So Hot”

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With a continuous tour and 150 shows under their belts, The Madcaps have still found time to record and bring their third album, Slow Down, to the masses on March 31st via Howlin’ Banana Records. Today’s Friday Fire Track is the first slice from that album titled “She’s So Hot.” The song showcases the Rennes … Read more

Track Premiere: Lung – “Hypochondriac”

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We are super excited to premiere the new track, “Hypochondriac,” from the Cincinnati band Lung. Comprised of Kate Wakefield (vocals, electric cello) and Daisy Caplan (drums), this duo will take you by surprise with their fierceness, addictive pulsing undertones and honest indie rock n roll. The band formed in early 2016 but neither Kate or … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Hoops – “Rules”

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Bloomington, Indiana four-piece Hoops instantly grabbed my ear with their debut single “Rules.” The Friday Fire Track has the modern flare of DIIV and EZTV but the classic 80’s vibe of The Cleaners From Venus. Basically, a must listen for me with that type of sound. Hidden power-pop chords are the key as this melodic … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: The Bingers – “Big Operation”

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You know we always try to enlighten your music playlist on Friday and today’s Fire Track is another keeper. The featured group today is Chicago’s The Bingers and they have a new record, Stay Satisfied, coming out April 21st via Tall Pat Records. “Big Operation” is the song of the day with its really grooving … Read more

Old 97’s: Graveyard Whistling [Album Review]

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Old 97’s Graveyard Whistling ATO Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Old 97’s embrace their roots! Album Review: Drinkin’, whiskey, cars, trouble, women, God and Texas – Dallas, Texas that is. That has been the story of the Old 97’s since their first record, Hitchhike To Rome which was released back in 1994. A parallel story … Read more

Kishi Bashi – “Can’t Let Go, Juno” [Video]

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Released in September of last year, Kishi Bashi took some chances and expanded their sound three albums in with Sonderlust. Kishi Bashi now has a video for the excellent single “Can’t Let Go, Juno.” You can also soon catch Kishi Bashi on tour – dates are below!

Kishi Bashi on Tour:
3/9: Savannah Stopover Festival
3/25: Treefort Music Fest
3/26: Treefort Music Fest
4/6: Birmingham, AL
4/7: Nashville, TN – Basement East
4/8: Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe
4/9: Iowa City, IA – Mission Creek Fest
4/10: Madison, WI – High Noon
4/11: Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
4/12: Grand Rapids, MI – Calvin College
4/13: Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar
4/14: Cincinnati, OH – 20th Century Theater
4/16: Pittsburgh, PA – Rex Theater
4/18: Northampton, MA – Pearl Street
4/19: Portland, ME – Port City Music Hall
4/20: Burlington, VT – Signal Kitchen
4/21: Hamden, CT – The Ballroom
4/22: Providence, RI – Columbus Theatre
4/23: Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
4/25: Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
4/26: Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater
4/27: Asheville, NC – Grey Eagle

Leeroy Stagger – “I Want It All” [Video]

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We have been following Canadian singer/songwriter Leeroy Stagger for some time, both as a solo artist and as part of the excellent collaboration of Easton Stagger Phillips. Stagger’s new solo album, Love Versus, is out April 7 via True North Records and it represents the first recording made at his home studio in Alberta.

Stagger had Pete Thomas from The Attractions play on the album and Colin Stewart (The New Pornographers, Black Mountain, Dan Mangan), produce it. This album may be his best yet! Check out his great new video for “I Want It All.”

Vagabon: Infinite Worlds [Album Review]

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Vagabon Infinite Worlds Father/Daughter Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Vagabon delivers an emotionally superb debut. Album Review: Rarely anymore does a debut album get me revved up but that is exactly what happened the first time I heard the songs of Cameroon-born artist Laetitia Tamko, aka Vagabond. Infinite Worlds is an album of finding herself … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: CFM – “Rise And Fall”

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CFM is the project of Charles Moothart. If you don’t know the band or name, you should know that he is a member of Fuzz, GØGGS and Ty Segall’s band. Today’s Friday Fire Track is from CFM’s second album, Dichotomy Desaturated, which is out April 7th via In The Red Records. “Rise and Fall” brings … Read more

TFN New Music Spotlight: The Poison Arrows – “Stuck On Screen”

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Chicago indie mainstays The Poison Arrows have a new album coming and “Stuck On Screen” is the first track. The band: Patrick Morris (Ex Don Caballero), Justin Sinkovich (ex Adombombpocketknife) and Adam Reach offer veteran crafted garage rock from Chicago and the special treat here is that “Stuck On Screen” features extra vocals from Scott … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: The Cairo Gang – “What Can You Do?”

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You are well aware that TFN is consistently following Ty Segall, so we would not be doing our duty if we did not feature the new track by The Cairo Gang. Not familiar with the group? Well, The Cairo Gang is singer/songwriter/guitarist Emmett Kelly which is currently part of Segall’s Freedom Band. Kelly played on … Read more

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears: Backlash [Album Review]

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Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears Backlash INgrooves Music Group [2017] Fire Note Says: Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears make the soulful rock return you expect! Album Review: Austin’s Black Joe Lewis is back and once again is adding The Honeybears into the moniker after his 2013 solo titled record Electric Slave. If you … Read more

Ryan Adams – Do You Still Love Me? [Video]

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Directed and produced by Noah Abrams, and edited by Brook Linder, “Do You Still Love Me?” gives viewers intimate behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation and recording of the new song from Ryan Adams. The video features live footage from Ryan’s 2016 tour—including airy shots of Red Rocks Amphitheatre—punctuated by fly-on-the-wall scenes of Ryan in the studio.

Prisoner is out February 17th on Pax-Am/Blue Note.

Feral Ohms – S​/​T (Preorder) LTD 100 Silkscreen Numbered

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We featured their new track last week HERE and reviewed their Live In San Francisco record from the Castle Face series HERE. So you should not wait on this one – grab your limited Feral Ohms debut record HERE. The first 100 come in a nice looking hand-printed silkscreen jacket plus are numbered. It also … Read more

The Harlequins: One With You [Album Review]

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The Harlequins One With You Dizzybird Records [2016] Who: The Harlequins are a psychedelic garage-pop trio that have been one of Cincinnati’s best indie secrets since they formed in 2007. They have plenty of music in their arsenal but One With You represents their first proper LP. Sound: The Cincinnati trio have plenty of reverb … Read more