Christopher Anthony 
Lily Donat is a Los Angeles native, long-time songwriter and actress. At age 11, Lily learned to play acoustic guitar and began composing songs instantly. She has always found healing through writing and singing music about her real life. Today’s Fire Track Premiere from Donat places that “real world experience” on display. “Build It” is … Read more
TFN premiere today from Cole Anyway, (the stage name for Cole Emoff), is the perfect vibe to smooth out your entire day. A native of Dayton, Ohio but now a Los Angeles resident, Cole’s soft soul sound fits right in with contemporary peers Kelly Finnigan (Monophonics), Bobby Orza and Aaron Frazer (Durand Jones & The … Read more
Tomorrow, LA-based indie-rock power pop group NO WIN will release their latest album Dodger Stadium via Dangerbird Records. Today’s Fire Track premiere, “Where You From,” is the latest song from the forthcoming LP and is a highlight from the new album. The track has a catchy California bounce to it with its pop-punk rock mix that has … Read more
Kiwi Jr.ChopperSub Pop Records [2022] With Chopper, Canada’s Kiwi Jr. have now released three consistent indie rock albums over the last four years. This record feels bigger compared to previous efforts even though its ten tracks still deliver a similar catchy jangly rock experience but now the band has expanded into adding synths to the … Read more
Birmingham musician Cash Langdon has returned today with the announcement of his new solo effort LP, Sinister Feeling, which will be released on October 14th via Earth Libraries. The first single (and opening track) from the forthcoming album is “That Kid,” which TFN is excited to premiere below with the accompanying video! “That Kid,” has a full DIY sound … Read more
Tony MolinaIn The FadeSummer Shade/Run For Cover Records [2022] Hands down, veteran Bay Area talent Tony Molina writes some of the best under two-minute song bursts you will hear on the indie scene. His solo work released under his own name, since his pinnacle release Dissed And Dismissed (2013), has always been top notch and … Read more
The Fire Track premiere of “The Art Of Pulling Pork” is the first single from the debut solo album by Jason Moules. A self-taught musician from the old Yorkshire mining town of Castleford, Jason has spent his life obsessed by music. Listening to music, playing music and absorbing as much as he can that has … Read more
Today’s Fire Track premiere features Southern California-based indie psych-rock artist Karaboudjan. Karaboudjan is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Billy Kim, who has toured with musician and composer Tycho since 2016. His new single is “SCATTER”, and it is the first track from his upcoming EP due out later this year. “SCATTER” has a smooth Tame … Read more
The Gabbard BrothersThe Gabbard BrothersColemine/Karma Chief Records [2022] If you have been around The Fire Note for any type of time, you are probably familiar with brothers Zachary and Andrew Gabbard. Not only did Andrew release an excellent solo record at the end of last year but the duo made up two thirds of the … Read more
TFN is excited today to premiere the return of Australian psychedelic pop outfit Sunfruits. The band’s new single and video is entitled “Made To Love,” and its 70’s classic glam rock groove is a true celebration, as it’s nearly been two years from their last single release! The immediate difference you will hear on “Made … Read more
The first thing you are going to love about today’s premiere is the driving riff. “Gimmie The Power” is the newest track from Seattle punk rockers Beverly Crusher and the song is fantastically pulsing, consistently menacing and is guaranteed to leave the title humming in your head. Three years in the making and Beverly Crusher … Read more
Vulnerable. Heartfelt. Sincere. Three words that absolutely describe today’s premiere track from Portland’s J. Nicolás. “Nothing Must Remain” highlights the fragility of life and hints about the importance of soaking up every moment because all paths lead to a similar conclusion. Nicolás’ vocal delivery is comparable to the troubadours of the ’60s folk scene while … Read more
“This one’s for all the floaters, the riders, and the late night screechers.” – Aaron Warren How about a little early mind meld to kickstart your day? TFN has just the fix as today’s video premiere is from L.A.’s Flaccid Mojo which consists of Black Dice members Bjorn Copeland and Aaron Warren. Their new single … Read more
“9:30″ is a song about regret; about saying the right thing at the wrong time.” – Paige Beller Paige Beller is a talented singer songwriter from Dayton, Ohio that released an excellent debut full length late last year titled I’ll Be Better via SofaBurn Records. Today’s video premiere is for the closing track on that … Read more
TFN has an excellent Fire Track Premiere today from LA four-piece Reckling! “Verbalize” showcases Reckling’s somewhat 70’s classic LA rock sound that is mixed with a mid 90’s alternative twist. Bands like Magnapop and The Muffs come to mind along with some Courtney Love like angst in the vocals as lead singer Kelsey Reckling has … Read more
Ty Segall“Hello, Hi”Drag City Records [2022] It shouldn’t really be a surprise that during the now called “isolation months of 2020,” Ty Segall recorded an album. In fact, it would have been surprising if he didn’t. It also shouldn’t surprise you that “Hello, Hi” is more of an acoustic affair as Ty has changed it … Read more
TFN is excited today to premiere the latest track from NYC indie band Guards. “All I Have To Do Is Dream” is the newest single from their forthcoming covers album, More Cover Songs, which is out August 2nd via CGR. Guards take on this 1958 Everly Brothers’ classic keeps things simple with its indie stroll … Read more
Screeching WeaselThe Awful Disclosures Of Screeching WeaselMonona Music/Rum Bar/Striped Records [2022] Screeching Weasel recorded their debut album in one night for $200 and released it on Chicago label Underdog Records back in 1987. They have never looked back and have influenced countless punk bands that includes more mainstream acts like Green Day, Blink-182, New Found … Read more
TFN is excited today to bring you an advanced stream of the self-titled debut album from Los Angeles-based indie rock band Near Beer. Near Beer is a trio consisting of members Joey Siara (vocals, guitar), Brent Stranathan (drums), and Jeremy Levy (bass, backup vocals) that represents everything good about being in a band. You can … Read more
Young GuvGUV IVRun For Cover Records [2022] Ben Cook — a.k.a. Young Guv — completes his pandemic GUV series with the final installment IV. The New Mexico sessions that were recorded back in 2020 have already spawned three albums with IV showcasing the last of the quarantine tracks. The interesting thing about I-IV is how … Read more
Liam GallagherC’mon You KnowWarner Records [2022] Liam Gallagher’s third individual release, C’mon You Know, is easily his best solo record to date. The album is straight out of the Brit rock playbook and brings plenty of big anthems, sing along choruses, guitar rock and contains songs that are easily ready for the big stage. The … Read more
Team Clermont · JR Wicker “Darkness” J.R. Wicker has a story to tell and like all great singer/songwriters, his narrative come together best in song. Wicker is from Memphis and has had plenty of hardships that would take anyone mentally to a different place. From being held up at gunpoint by a child to getting … Read more
Tim HeideckerHigh SchoolSpacebomb Records [2022] Tim Heidecker is a talented artist that over the years has been known both for his comedy and a more serious singer songwriter side that has tackled tough topics like divorce, middle-age, and global warming. His balance of being able to address those areas with compassion while still successfully lifting … Read more
Martin CourtneyMagic SignDomino [2022] Magic Sign is the second full-length solo record from Martin Courtney. Courtney is best known to many of us as the front man of indie mainstays Real Estate. The new solo album was written throughout 2020 and 2021, and comes from a nostalgic mindset but also with the thought of the … Read more
Bobby OrozaGet On The OthersideBig Crown Records [2022] By now, we have heard many artist experiences on how they survived the pandemic when everything was shut down. It is one thing for a large venue and mass sales artist to halt their daily activities but I don’t think many people understand how the lack of … Read more