Christopher Anthony 
Cymbals Eat Guitars Lose Barsuk Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Cymbals Eat Guitars add another winner to their catalog. Album Review: Theatric indie rock. Heard of it? Well, Cymbals Eat Guitars have been releasing this type of music since their acclaimed 2009 debut Why There Are Mountains. Their sophomore effort, Lenses Alien (2011), was no … Read more
Sleater-Kinney was an acclaimed, American rock band that formed in Olympia, Washington in 1994. The band’s core lineup consisted of Corin Tucker (vocals and guitar), Carrie Brownstein (guitar and vocals), and Janet Weiss (drums). Sleater-Kinney were known for their feminist, left-leaning politics, and were an integral part of the riot grrrl and indie rock scenes … Read more
So I am not quite ready to let go of summer and Chicago punks Knuckle Puck have the perfect song in “Oak Street” to keep the season alive. The band is releasing a 2 song flexi 7″ via Bad Timing Records on September 2, which coincides with their supporting slot on Senses Fail’s Let It … Read more
The Rentals Lost In Alphaville Polyvinyl Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Rentals are back and they still want to be your friend! Album Review: I will admit that I had no idea what to think about ex-Weezer Matt Sharp bringing back The Rentals brand after a 15 year absence. I lived the heyday of … Read more
Tiny Engines always does a nice job at making special wax pressings. The debut from Mannequin Pussy is no different and the first 100 are a stylin’ White w/ Blue & Red Starburst. You can pre-order a copy HERE. Be fast though because Tiny Engines fans typically swoop these first pressings up quickly. PRESSING INFORMATION … Read more
Jason Molia recorded Didn’t It Rain live in a single room, with no overdubs and had musicians creating their parts on the fly. The overall approach to the recording was nothing new for Molina but Didn’t It Rain sets its self apart from his existing body of work. This expanded reissue presents Molina’s home demos … Read more
On September 9th, Sloan will release their 11th studio album Commonwealth via Yep Roc Records. In celebration of the new release, the band will hit the road for a North American tour this fall. Additional tour dates will be announced soon. US Tour Dates: 10/10: Minneapolis, MN – Turf Club 10/19: Portland, OR – Star … Read more
Ryan Adams 1984 PAX-AM Records [2014] When I took a look at Ryan Adams latest 7-inch, I thought that the track listing was a joke. 10 songs? Seriously?! Well that is right. 1984 is the next installment of Adams’ PAX-AM 7” series and it is a 13 minute keeper. Completely separate from his forthcoming self-titled … Read more
Nothing like getting a quick follow up from Montreal’s Elephant Stone. It was just last year we were grooving to their psychedelic self-titled record! Fast forward a year and the band is back with another sitar-infused indie rock record in Three Poisons. The Fire Track today is “Knock You From Yr Mountain” and it highlights … Read more
Cory Branan The No-Hit Wonder Bloodshot Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Cory Branan brings his friends along for a fun ride! Album Review: Call his music country, call it Americana, call it folk, call it whatever you want but artist Cory Branan is a sincere, hardworking and talented singer songwriter that shines even brighter on … Read more
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The new Deerhoof album, La Isla Bonita, is up for pre-order HERE over at Polyvinyl Records. The early bird limited variant is yellow and limited to 500 copies. The album is out October 24, 2014. You can check out a rocking new track from the record below.
“Rubbing alcohol or scotch, I don’t care” is the first and last laid back line you will hear in the new Emily & The Complexes video for “Jersey City Blues.” The track is from the Columbus Ohio’s band new EP, Dirty Southern Love that was just self-released this past Tuesday. The song is a good … Read more
Everyone likes INXS right? Well how about going all in with ALL THE VOICES, a 10LP deluxe Boxed Set housing all 10 studio albums – re-mastered and packaged in exact replicas of 9 of the original vinyl albums. This is the first time ‘Elegantly Wasted’ will be available on vinyl. With a career spanning more … Read more
Museum Mouth Alex I Am Nothing Self Aware Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Concept record about obsession rocks to the nerve. Album Review: From the first note, you can hear the fragile state that NC indie/pop/punk band Museum Mouth are in on their third proper full length, Alex I Am Nothing. This component alone completely … Read more
Ryan Pollie goes under the moniker Los Angeles Police Department, which I will say is an ear catching band name. What is better than the name is Pollie’s soft and effortless delivery on his first single form the self-titled debut due out September 2 via Forged Artifacts. When Pollie repetitively sings the chorus the magic … Read more
The Afghan Whigs are known for some killer covers and I believe you can add this one to the list. The Police’s Ghost in the Machine classic, “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” was recorded during the sessions for the band’s current Sub Pop album and Headphone Approved Do to the Beast. You can … Read more
Lucero Live From Atlanta Liberty And Lament Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Lucero brings their energetic live show right to your record player. Album Review: Have you ever been to a Lucero show? I had my first taste last year in Detroit rock city at the Magic Stick and I will tell you that Lucero … Read more
sElf Super Fake Nice El Camino Media [2014] Fire Note Says: Matt Mahaffey’s sElf returns to form with new EP. Album Review: What was so 90’s is now new again. Matt Mahaffey, aka sElf, is another artist from that era that makes a return to the music scene here with the six song EP Super … Read more
Finch will release their new studio album, Back to Oblivion, on September 30th 2014 via Razor & Tie. The band has also launched the new album pre-order bundles at finch.merchnow.com. Back to Oblivion marks the return of Finch with the band’s first full length album in over nine years. The band dignified the demand for … Read more
The forthcoming album from Foo Fighters, Sonic Highways, is now up for pre-order at the band’s webstore. The 180-gram vinyl pressing is packaged in a gatefold sleeve, with fans able to pick from nine different covers. The webstore is the only place where you can pick your cover and it’s for the first pressing only. … Read more
The singer/songwriter will always hold a special place in music history. They can make you laugh, they can make you cry and they can make you whistle along. It always seems that the singer/songwriter can tap those emotions faster and stronger than any other music configuration you can put together. That brings us to Mobile, … Read more
Burger Records will be releasing the new record from California shamble-rockers Tomorrows Tulips on October 7th. “Glued To You,” is one of the new tunes off the record, When, and it will surly be one of the more interesting songs you will hear from the band. The track is packed full of swagger even though … Read more
Minus The Bear have debuted “The Lucky Ones” as a preview of their forthcoming full-length release Lost Loves, out October 7th. “The Lucky Ones” is one of 10 tracks found on Lost Loves, which is now available for pre-order via Dangerbird Records HERE. Lost Loves is a career-spanning collection of rare & unreleased songs written … Read more
Outer Battery has another Dinosaur Jr. exclusive. Dinosaur Jr’s “Beyond” LP is now on limited edition purple vinyl, with a 7″ pressed on white. There are just 500 copies of these, only available from the Outer Battery website. Typically these do not last very long. You can pick up a copy HERE.