Christopher Anthony Failure, the influential rock band who disbanded in 1997, have confirmed what had been rumored in recent weeks: the band has reunited and will play their first live show in over fifteen years on Feb. 13 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. “Once you put aside all the historical baggage, hype, regrets, etc., … Read more
San Francisco psych-pop duo Painted Palms have their full-length album Forever duo out January 14th on Polyvinyl Records. Today’s “fire” track features their 60’s pop-inspired single “Spinning Signs” which should build some anticipation for some early quality 2014 music!
Less Than Jake See The Light Fat Wreck Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Get your skank on – Less Than Jake are back with their fun style of ska-punk! Album Review: It may surprise some of our readers that Less Than Jake have been a band for 21 years now. That actually is probably older … Read more
Villebillies launch the captivating “Love Is Kind Of Crazy” video featuring an eerie sample from the late great Dusty Springfield’s “Spooky.” Hailing from the Louisville, KY the Villebillies feature three main vocalists that mix rap verses with infectious, melodic hooks and intricate soulful harmonies. Anyone remember the Fun Lovin’ Criminals then you might like Villebillies. … Read more
Do you know about Daddy? Well find out from Happy Jawbone Family Band’s new video. It is jangly fun!
Here is a Record Store Day Black Friday release from Lightning Rod Records that looks interesting. Blind Boys of Alabama, Jason Isbell and John Paul White are featured on a split 7-inch. Both songs are currently featured on High Cotton : A Tribute to Alabama which is currently available. You can hear Isbell/White song below … Read more
With fans and critics across the world welcoming the return of The Breeders with open arms, the band has added two more dates to the the Last Splash 20th Anniversary Tour. The new engagements will take place on December 29th in New Orleans and New Year’s Eve in Austin, TX. Kim Deal, Kelley Deal, Jim … Read more
Radioactivity Radioactivity Dirtnap Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Jeff Burke of Marked Men returns to the States and releases debut from his new band Radioactivity! Album Review: Dirtnap Records recently released the new Mind Spiders LP (TFN Review) from ex-Marked Men Mark Ryan. Radioactivity is another ex-Marked Men project that not only involves Ryan but … Read more
Barton Carroll Avery County, I’m Bound To You Skybucket Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Barton Carroll returns with another album of solid songwriting and modern folk that should catch your attention. Album Review: If you remember the little blog we used to have, you may be familiar with singer/songwriter Barton Carroll. His last record, Together … Read more
Islands released their new video today for “Wave Forms” from their newly released record Ski Mask. Directed by Strike Anywhere, the video follows Islands as they join a lone roller skater (played by Cory Zacharia) as he rolls through the streets of Lancaster, California. Zacharia has been a recurring character in Mike Ott’s films, including … Read more
Jeff Burke from The Marked Men has a new band called Radioactivity. Great solid catchy punk rock from Dirtnap Records. The first 300 of their debut is on yellow vinyl, and are available via mailorder only. You can find it HERE.
Circus Devils My Mind Has Seen The White Trick Happy Jack Rock Records [2013] Circus Devils When Machines Attack Happy Jack Rock Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Two Circus Devils records – two completely different releases! Album Review: It was just the other day that I was talking Robert Pollard projects and Circus Devils came … Read more
Indiana’s psyche post-punks, TV Ghost are ready to hit the US roads this December with Holograms. This tour will support their recently released third full-length LP, Disconnect (TFN Review), on In The Red Records. You can see the full list of tour dates below. TV GHOST LIVE DATES 12/4: DC9 – Washington DC # 12/5: … Read more
On February 11th, 2012, Mastodon took the stage at London’s O2 Academy in Brixton, capping off the Atlanta-based band’s world tour in support of their critically acclaimed album The Hunter. This sold-out performance was Mastodon’s first show at the legendary Brixton venue. Mastodon Live At Brixton will be released on December 10th, so fans will … Read more
Arcade Fire Reflektor Merge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Arcade Fire have created a massive art-rock record that is grandiose in every superb way! Album Review: “Magic Mirror, on the wall, who is the biggest band of them all?” Arcade Fire of course is the correct response and after taking on this behemoth of a … Read more
If you hurry over to In The Red Records HERE, you can pick up the new limited Endless Bummer and Eastlink releases. Endless Bummer’s Ripper Current EP was recorded by Ty Segall —the first material made in his new backyard studio the Sweat Lodge. The first 200 are on color vinyl in silk-screened, numbered sleeves. … Read more
Washed Out has premiered a new video for “All I Know,” the latest single from Paracosm (TFN Review). The new visual follows the story of a broken hearted young man, who heads out on a chaotic road trip with his best friend in search of closure. The “All I Know” video was co-produced by Urban … Read more
We know you like your somewhat sludgy punk rock and Endless Bummer’s new track “Such A Drag” throws it hard. Their new Ripper Current EP, out on In The Red, was recorded by Ty Segall and was the first official material made in his new backyard studio the Sweat Lodge. What I like is that … Read more
Minor Alps Get There Barsuk Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Juliana Hatfied and Matthew Caws (Nada Surf) make Minor Alps a success. Album Review: I don’t think two indie voices out there right now could be more destined to join forces than Juliana Hatfield and Matthew Caws. The alt-rock veterans have tons of cred with … Read more
I saw Neko Case 10 years ago in a much smaller venue so I was very excited to see one of the best voices in music live again at the Taft Theatre in Cincinnati Tuesday night. Well that excitement ended very quickly as Neko hit the stage with a starting stretch and yawn telling the … Read more
Last week, Guided by Voices drummer Kevin Fennell put his drum kit on eBay for $55,000. Today a statement from the GBV camp said this about the sale: “For the record, the band Guided By Voices has nothing to do with the sale of Kevin Fennell’s drums. He is acting on his own and is … Read more
Below is the pre-order info from Big School on a new limited 7-Inch from Norwegian Arms. The A-side is a re-worked/re-recorded version of the classic Jitterbug single. The record will be hand-numbered in a screen-printed jacket with 3 different art variations – gold, white and black (pressing info below). If you liked their debut LP, … Read more
Sub Pop has just announced their Record Store Day’s Black Friday releases. On November 29th, Sub Pop will release two limited-edition Black Friday exclusives: Josh Tillman’s (aka Father John Misty) score to the forthcoming short film The History of Caves, and a split 7” featuring Low’s popular rendition of Rihanna’s megahit “Stay” and Shearwater’s take … Read more
Dead Gaze Brain Holiday Palmist/FatCat Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Dead Gaze show depth with their indie fuzz and pop bounce on their proper debut Brain Holiday. Album Review: Fuzzed up lo-fi pop rock? Sign me up! The proper debut from Dead Gaze is an enjoyable lesson that shows everyone that all it takes is … Read more
Psychic Ills have announced select North American tour dates with Mazzy Star this November, taking them on the road along the East Coast, up through Canada and performing a show at New York’s Terminal 5. The New York-based band will tour in support of this year’s One Track Mind (TFN Review), out now on Sacred … Read more