Christopher Anthony 
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes Are We Not Men? We Are Diva! Fat Wreck Chords [2014] Fire Note Says: Me First are back with 12 diva delights! Album Review: To some, it may be a surprise that Me First and the Gimme Gimmes have been cranking out cover records since their 1997 debut Have … Read more
Here is another limited exclusive release from Newbury Comics. The classic Kill Rock Stars album from Elliott Smith “Either/Or” on 180 Gram mustard yellow swirl vinyl (with download code and lyric sheet), is now available and limited to 1000 pieces. I do wish their shipping charges were a bit lighter but it is what it … Read more
The Afghan Whigs world tour in support of Do to the Beast has been extended to include late summer & fall dates for North America. The trek begins with a two-night stand on August 26th & 27th in Portland, OR at Doug Fir that runs through October 31st in Austin, TX at The Mohawk. Tickets … Read more
Frontier Folk Nebraska is a band we have followed for some time now and they are one of those groups that should have a bigger following. They are a rock band from Covington, Kentucky that was founded in 2007 and have been consistently releasing quality music which includes their excellent 2011 self-titled release. The band … Read more
Here is a premiere track from Brooklyn’s City Walls Autumn Falls. Led by brothers Anthony and David Gill, City Walls Autumn Falls represents a new face in the Folk music world. What you hear in “Sheltered Me” is a sincerity that is hard to fake. The group is going for that feeling you get when … Read more
Cheap Girls Famous Graves Xtra Mile Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: Cheap Girls are ready to be your favorite new rock n roll band. Album Review: There is nothing like hitting the local pub and hearing a band that just blows its walls off. You know the type of group I am talking about – … Read more
It’s been an exciting few months for The War On Drugs, already one of 2014’s best breakout stories! Following the release of Lost In The Dream, an album that continues to receive positive praise and selling out shows at large venues all over the country, including multiple nights in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, … Read more
The Lone Bellow’s Zach Williams loves The National. “Their music is the music that I just listen to personally,” says the singer of The Lone Bellow. And, confirms Williams, The National’s multi-instrumentalist Aaron Dessner will produce The Lone Bellow’s next album, tentatively due out this October. The band has gatherered in the Dreamland Recording Studios … Read more
Chapel Hill’s Spider Bags just announced that they have joined the Merge Records roster. Frozen Letter, the band’s fourth full-length album and first for Merge, will be released on August 5th. If you are new to the band then “Back With You Again In The World” is your first listen into their style of rock … Read more
Lykke Li I Never Learn Atlantic Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Lykke Li’s third album is not only her best yet but also one of the top break up records released this decade. Album Review: There is nothing like a good breakup record. Time and time again these type of heart driven albums make for … Read more
Old 97’s Most Messed Up ATO Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Old 97’s bring a catchy recklessness to their tenth album Most Messed Up. Album Review: I still remember when the Old 97’s style of rambunctious alt-country music was being hailed as the freshest thing on the block back in 1994. I am not sure … Read more
The Head and the Heart have debuted their new animated video for “Summertime” off the band’s sophomore effort, Let’s Be Still released on Sub Pop last October. The video was made by Canadian-based musical and creative force Chad VanGaalen, whose album Shrink Dust came out just last week on the same Seattle label. You can … Read more
Nearly two decades after its release, Seattle indie rock band Harvey Danger’s debut full-length album, Where Have All the Merrymakers Gone?, will be released on vinyl LP for the first time ever on July 29th via No Sleep Records. You can pre-order the vinyl record now Here. There is an orange or white variant but … Read more
As you crest the hill of your favorite roller coaster have you ever thought about something going wrong? How about the amusement park being hit with crazy fast and high flood water? No? Well, Pittsburgh band 1,2,3 have a song for you here that covers that very scenario. Their stomping groove on “When The Levee … Read more
Sonic Avenues Mistakes Dirtnap Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Sonic Avenues keep things classy on third LP Mistakes. Album Review: Punk rock is still trying to find its place in 2014 and if you look hard enough there are plenty of bands keeping it real and producing quality albums. Montreal’s Sonic Avenues is one of … Read more
Easton Stagger Phillips Resolution Road Campfire Propaganda/Rebeltone Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Easton Stagger Phillips return with a sophomore record that is a breath of fresh Alaskan air! Album Review: What happens when you get three extremely talented singer/songwriters in one room together? You guessed it – great songs, great harmonies and a record that … Read more
Not sure if you want it or not but Courtney Love returns with this limited single on 5/26/14 via Cherry Forever Records. The double A side single of “You Know My Name”/”Wedding Day” is pressed in neon pink vinyl and limited to 3000 copies worldwide. You can pre-order a copy HERE.
Los Angeles power trio Zig Zags have signed with In The Red Records to release their Ty Segall produced debut album due out June 3rd. In the meantime listen to the first single “Brainded Warrior” (about the old Robocop not the new shitty one) below and catch the band live. Tour Dates: 05/11 – Santa … Read more
Popstrangers have revealed the second single “Don’t Be Afraid” off their forthcoming sophomore release, Fortuna. The early ’80s guitar sound with theatrical pop will leave you wanting more. Carpark Recoreds will release Fortuna on May 27th and you can hear the new single below. Popstrangers Website Popstrangers Facebook Carpark Records
Montreal’s Sonic Avenues are back with another melodic punk rock record. Dirtnap always does a nice job of keeping the first pressings limited and this one is at 170 on clear vinyl. The LP’s also come with an insert and coupon for a free 256 kbps Mp3 download. You can pick up a clear vinyl … Read more
Last month, Dub Thompson, the brazen project of 19-year olds Matt Pulos (guitar) and Evan Laffer (drums), announced their debut album, 9 Songs, by sharing the raw and immediate Robert Beatty-directed video for “Dograces.” Originally from Agoura Hills, now based in California (Matt) and Brooklyn (Evan), Dub Thompson are giving a further glimpse into the … Read more
Medicine “Part Time Punks” Live LP Captured Tracks [2014] Fire Note Says: Medicine releases one of the highlights on Record Store Day 2014. Album Review: Last August, Medicine returned from an 18 year hiatus with a new full length To The Happy Few. The group had previously been hailed as America’s My Bloody Valentine so … Read more
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 on June 3 via Slumberland Records. “For You” begins with main bear and singer Jeremy Underwood bluntly calling out “You’re a mistake.” It is the start of this direct message … Read more
As an official sponsor of Record Store Day Warner Bros. Records would like to remind you that everybody’s favorite Holiday is this Saturday, April 19th. Below is a list of everything they have coming at you. Green Day: Demolicious – Colored double vinyl, CD, Cassette (This special edition release features 18 unreleased demo recordings from … Read more
Happyness will release their self-produced debut album – Weird Little Birthday – on June 16. The album follows their eponymous debut EP released at the beginning of this year, which had some nice critical acclaim across seas. The band has some Pavement vibe going through this first single “Great Minds Think Alike, All Brains Taste … Read more