Christopher Anthony Minor Alps, the collaborative vision of Juliana Hatfield and Nada Surf’s Matthew Caws, have just released the Clyde Petersen directed music video for “I Don’t Know What To Do With My Hands”, the latest song off the duo’s forthcoming album Get There, out October 29th on Barsuk Records. In our book it is really hard … Read more
Best Coast Fade Away Jewel City Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Best Coast release a 7 song mini album that works hard to extend summer with its warm indie pop shine. Album Review: If you have loved the indie pop of Best Coast’s previous two full lengths, then you will be completely satisfied with their … Read more
From the depths of the Sub Pop archives comes a reissue of Soundgarden’s thunderous opening salvo, Screaming Life, plus bonus tracks from the Fopp EP and Sub Pop 200 compilation. This reissue marks the first time these tracks will be available digitally, and their first appearance on vinyl since the original, late-80s pressings (notwithstanding a … Read more
“Johnny Strange” by UK youngsters Weatherbird is our Friday “Fire” track this week. The band members are still in their teenage years and their forthcoming EP, Cut Me Loose, is full of straight up rock n roll. The EP was produced by Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral For A Friend, Motorhead, Twin Atlantic) and is available from … Read more
Here is a new video from The Dodos for their track Substance that was recorded live with the Magik Magik Orchestra.
The Avett Brothers Magpie And The Dandelion American Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: The Avett Brothers return quickly with their eighth record Magpie And The Dandelion. Album Review: I really liked last year’s The Carpenter from The Avett Brothers. It was weighty, mature, warm radio styled and its songwriting was completely thought stirring. Some critics … Read more
Robert Pollard “Tonight’s The Rodeo” b/w “Astral City Slicker” Guided By Voices Inc. [2013] Guess what? Robert is back! That is right – before this year ends, December 10th to be exact, Bob Pollard’s new solo record, Blazing Gentlemen, will give everyone all something to rock out to during the Holiday season. “Tonight’s The Rodeo” … Read more
Mind Spiders Inhumanistic Dirtnap Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Mind Spiders return with a new wave driven record that should make Devo and Gary Numan proud. Album Review: How many times does an album’s title, cover and first track prelude give you true insight on the record you are about to hear? Not that often … Read more
Luscious Jackson has confirmed the first network TV appearance of its recently reunited lineup: On November 18, Jill Cunniff, Gabby Glaser and Kate Schellenbach will return to The Late Show with David Letterman for the first time in over a decade. The Letterman booking follows the announcement of Luscious Jackson’s new album Magic Hour, out … Read more
Screaming Females are back with “Ancient Civilization”, a primal shredder from their split 7″ with Wisconsin’s Tenement, out now on Recess Records (buy HERE). You can hear the new track below and catch the band’s raucous live show on tour this winter! Tour Dates 11/5 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick Lounge 11/6 – St. … Read more
The Flaming Lips will release a brand new six-song EP featuring new music inspired by Summit Entertainment’s upcoming feature film Ender’s Game, which hits theaters on November 1st. The title track “Peace Sword (Open Your Heart)” was written exclusively for the film, while the remaining five tracks were all inspired by the book upon which … Read more
The Fire Note is proud to present a premiere track from singer/songwriter Chris Zurich. “The Sounds” is off his new self-released debut Black Ink that is due out tomorrow October 15th. This song showcases Zurich’s voice and guitar work which fused together creates an intesity that he controls with each emotional line. “The Sounds” is … Read more
The new album from artist Mathew Sawyer is called Sleep Dreamt A Brother and it’s out October 15 (tomorrow) in the U.S. via Fire Records. The premiere of single “October All The Time” is a perfect fit for this month as its fragile but elegant structure will ease you into the Fall season. It also … Read more
What is a Friday “Fire” Track you ask? It is a song that should propel you into the weekend with something fresh, new and cool. This 1st edition is from Dead Gaze out of Oxford, Mississippi. Their debut album Brain Holiday is out October 22th on the FatCat Records imprint Palmist. “Runnin’ On The Moon” … Read more
The new album from Maria Taylor, Something About Knowing, is now available for PRE-ORDER! The album is not in stores until October 29th but if you order from Saddle Creek Records (HERE), they will ship it to you two weeks early on October 15th. The LP is pressed on a nice looking translucent teal vinyl … Read more
Tim Kasher Adult Film Saddle Creek Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Tim Kasher returns to a more straightforward rock sound on his solo sophomore album. Album Review: Tim Kasher is still best known as the frontman for Cursive and The Good Life, but Adult Film represents his sophomore solo record. To call Kasher theatrical is … Read more
The intent of our Label Profile feature is to simply highlight a record label that we feel aligns with our own belief here at The Fire Note that music is an experience. Today we profile Animal Style Records. A huge thanks to Matt Medina for taking the time to answer our questions. Make sure you … Read more
It has been another banner year for Robert Pollard and now the Circus Devils marks the second time in six months that two Pollard projects have released in one day. You heard that right – Todd Tobias and Bob Pollard have whipped up another cast of tales with not one but two records. My Mind … Read more
“Baby don’t lie, don’t lie to me – it’s going to come back on you!” is the line that will get stuck in your head from Tim Easton’s video for “Don’t Lie” which premiered today over at Popmatters. The singer/songwriter currently resides in Nashville and brings the flavor of the city to his new album … Read more
Wymond Miles’ second full length LP for Sacred Bones Records comes out a week from today, but you can hear the album in it’s entirety right now as it’s streaming at The Fader HERE. He’ll be playing a record release show in his hometown of San Francisco on the 17th at The Eagle and shortly … Read more
Have you missed Broken Bells? The collaborative between Shins frontman James Mercer and producer Danger Mouse have just released an album teaser for their new record After The Disco due out January 2014. You can get excited below!
Albert Hammond Jr AHJ Cult Records [2013] It’s nice to hear Albert Hammond Jr. back with his solo work. The Strokes guitarist has not released any new material since his 2008 sophomore album, ¿Cómo Te Llama?. Both of his solo full-length records never tried too hard to separate themselves from The Strokes’ recordings, which I … Read more
The Fire Note is pleased to provide the album stream for Lisa Papineau’s third and newest solo record, Blood Noise, which is due out tomorrow on Neurotic Yell Records. You may already know her name as Papineau has previously done vocals for M83 and Air. From the praiseful hope of “Little Light” to the ceremonial … Read more
Girls Against Boys The Ghost List EP Epitonic [2013] Fire Note Says: Girls Against Boys are back and The Ghost List EP sounds like they never left! Album Review: Reuniting your old band is all the rave right now with The Breeders and Neutral Milk Hotel playing shows this year and we saw the release … Read more
On top of appearing with Beck at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival (Watch Rishi with Beck in Australia performing “Loser”), Elephant Stone continued to enrich an outstanding summer of mass critical praise particularly after touring North America with both The Zombies and The Black Angels, ultimately climaxing at Austin Psych Fest. You can check out … Read more