Christopher Anthony 
The Hold Steady Teeth Dreams Washington Square/Razor & Tie Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Hold Steady beef up the guitars and expand the songs on the arena ready Teeth Dreams. Album Review: In today’s music scene I challenge you to start naming legitimate rock groups that have only released albums this decade. Sure, you … Read more
There are only so many debuts that come off damn near perfect. The Stokes Is This It is definitely one of them. Newbury Comics has been cranking out great reissues lately so it is no surprise that this one looks great. You can snag the album on Blue & Gold Vinyl and this exclusive pressing … Read more
Here is a premiere track from New Orleans band Mahayla. Front man Dave Fera has been around the indie scene since the 90’s with different heights of success with his former band The Seymores. Mahayla was formed with drummer Mark Davis back in 1999 and have enjoyed a recent resurgence that has found them sharing … Read more
Minneapolis four-piece Howler have premiered a video for their new single “Indictment” below. The band will bring their show to North America starting April 24 in Vancouver following a slew of European dates! SEE FULL LIST OF DATES BELOW. “Indictment” is the second track to be shared from the band’s new album World Of Joy … Read more
We learned late last week that The Black Keys will release their eighth studio album, Turn Blue, on May 13th via Nonesuch Records. Today, the duo have given us the album’s first single, “Fever”. I will warn you – Don’t stare too long at the circle!
The Pixies have confirmed details of their first studio album since 1991’s Trompe le Monde. Released in late April (23 April in Japan, 28 April in UK/Europe and 29 April in North America), Indie Cindy will be made available via the band’s own independent label, Pixiesmusic. The album will be available on CD in a … Read more
Tony Molina Dissed And Dismissed Melters/Slumberland Records [2013/2014] Fire Note Says: Tony Molina only needs 12 minutes to win you over! Album Review: Veteran Bay Area musician Tony Molina released a limited run record last year that I guarantee not enough people heard. His twelve minute album, Dissed And Dismissed, came out on the small … Read more
Well Fire Note faithful, it’s finally that time. What seems like a long while- w h o k i l l was only 3 years ago- Merrill Garbus a.k.a. tUnE-yArDs is readying her next release, Nikki Nack, for a May 6th drop date. Because music like this is definitely hard to come by, I know … Read more
Perfect Pussy Say Yes To Love Captured Tracks [2014] Fire Note Says: Perfect Pussy live up to their name and hype! Album Review: If you are into vinyl then you know the feeling you get when the needle hits the first groove. You hear just a little bit of white noise before the special wax … Read more
The Black Angels have a new track titled “Diamond Eyes,” from their upcoming Clear Lake Forest EP. The new release includes 7 new tracks and will be pressed on limited edition clear vinyl for Record Store Day, April 19th. You can see the tracklisting for Clear Lake Forest and hear the new track below. Clear … Read more
You can now pre-order Nashville hellraisers Denney and The Jets debut album, Mexican Coke, via Burger Records HERE. The record releases on April 8 and was produced by Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes’ Boys and Girls). Have a listen below and I suggest you make a grab for the limited to 200 copies of “ice” variant.
Here is some new music from Rush Midnight. The first official single from their debut self-titled full length is “Closer.” The track includes a little bit of everything as you can hear disco, funk, electronics and plenty of pop. “Closer” is a lush dance track that draws on disco and funk music of the 80’s … Read more
Death Vessel Island Intervals Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Death Vessel return after six years with an upgraded sound and Northern outlook on life. Album Review: The first thing you should know about Death Vessel is that the voice behind the music is Joel Thibodeau. This will save you from some embarrassing remark … Read more
Foster The People Supermodel Columbia Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Foster The People steer their kicks in a new direction. Album Review: Foster The People blew up in 2011 with their debut Torches and its infectious track “Pumped Up Kicks” but overnight success is an extremely hard act to follow. Place that pressure with the … Read more
Here is your chance for a very limited vinyl release from Cincinnati’s Buffalo Killers. Their new album, Heavy Reverie, will be available on 5/13 via Sun Pedal Recordings. The bundle may seem a bit pricey but you not only get the 1 of a kind numbered test pressing but a copy of the retail vinyl, … Read more
You can now snag the eleventh release in the LAMC 7″ Series. It features Mikal Cronin (TFN #1 album of 2013) and the first WAND release. LAMC № 11 is basically a double A side and in stores April 1st 2014 but ships March 24th. There are three variants: -Standard Black vinyl –Limited Edition Aqua … Read more
Here is the highly anticpated pre-order for Mac DeMarco’s new album Salad Days. The details are below and you can find a copy HERE. CT-193 // MAC DEMARCO “SALAD DAYS” SPECIAL EDITION BOXSET $45.00 CT-193 Salad Days Special Edition Box Set 2xLP -”Salad Days” banana yellow 12″ vinyl -”Salad Days Demos” purple 12″ vinyl (only … Read more
Does grinding blues rock n’ roll from Columbus, Ohio sound like a treat? Did you say yes? Then make sure to hear Mount Carmel’s “Back On It,” as the track is as timeless as the nearest classic record with its smoldering riff that becomes the song’s pulse. The track is both loose and complex but … Read more
Beck’s latest album Morning Phase was Headphone Approved and now you can hear live renditions of the material at the below dates. Hopefully this schedule expands but for now these 16 dates are it. Check Beck.com for information on ticket sales and additional dates as they are confirmed and announced. BECK Live Tour 2014 04/09/14 … Read more
Joyful Noise Recordings just announced a new all-drumming project from Dale Crover, Joe Plummer, and Coady Willis called Hew Time. You know these guys from their other bands: Melvins, Modest Mouse, Big Business, The Black Heart Procession, The Shins, Murder City Devils, and Nirvana. The self-titled album is released March 25th and the first (and … Read more
The Kooks return April 20th with the new single “Down.” It’s a groovy little track that has a catchy looped hook which should spike interest for their forthcoming record. It is much different than their past material so check it out below.
Farewell Dear Ghost We Colour The Night Minty Fresh Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Farewell Dear Ghost provide plenty of melodic indie rock that sticks. Album Review: Let me tell you about this melodic new album from Austria’s Farewell Dear Ghost. It is a record that I have been sitting on since December but consistently … Read more
The Hotelier Home, Like Noplace Is There Tiny Engines [2014] Fire Note Says: The Hotelier bring emo-punk back to proper form on sophomore record. Album Review: Emo has been back n forth with the cool kids table for a good number of years now but just as much as it is easy to accuse some … Read more
One group that has improved album after album must be Cloud Nothings. After an impressive debut, they followed up with something equally as good if not better. The Headphone Approved Attack On Memory takes its’ white knuckle ease and balls to the wall sounds adding intensity that is always catchy and in your face. I’m … Read more
Eyelids “Segulls Into Submission” b/w “I Can’t Be Told” Off Records [2014] This 7-inch is the first taste of some new Eyelids material. The group has quite a collective history of creating music for some of the most legendary indie songwriters ever. Not only were these longtime Portland, Oregon collaborators the principal instrumentalists for Robert … Read more