Christopher Anthony 
King Khan & The Shrines Idle No More Merge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: King Khan is back with a soul rock record that will get you grooving in a hot second. Album Review: Album Review: It has been six years since King Khan & The Shrines released a full length of new material, so … Read more
Here is a fun behind the sceens making of David Yow’s cement monolith version which was limited to 50 copies. The version is sold out but the video is definitely entertaining! The mini-documentary was shot, editied, and directed by Adam Harding.
strangewave Pop Noir Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: strangewave offers up an engaging debut with Pop Noir! Album Review: strangewave’s debut, Pop Noir, is the final result after a year of composing, producing and recording. The Dayton, Ohio duo of J. Trenton Crace and Katrina Eresman have labeled themselves as dream-pop which I feel works … Read more
Los Angeles based rock-duo Deap Vally have announced a run of West Coast dates this September in supprot of their record Sistrionix (TFN Review). The “Moon Block Party presents Deap Vally & Friends” shows begin on September 16 in Seattle and travel south through Portland, Pomona, San Diego, Aspen and Denver. For the full details … Read more
The Horrible Crowes’ performance of ‘Elsie’ at The Troubadour on Sept. 24, 2011 is finally getting a proper release. Side One Dummy is releasing this CD/DVD and 2LP/DVD on 9/24/13 but you can preorder now. There are various bundle options available but act fast as some items may not be available for too long. Click … Read more
Fellow Travelers is the new, upcoming album from Shearwater. Here’s what Shearwater’s own Jonathan Meiburg has to say about it: “Fellow Travelers wasn’t supposed to be a full-length record, so I’m a little surprised to admit that it’s my favorite Shearwater album so far. Somehow it slipped under the door.” At Sub Pop you can … Read more
Check out the new track from the Los Angeles-based duo Distortion Mirrors. They have just released their eight-track LP, Zeros and Kings, that features the below single “Prom Queen.” The new wave / feedback dancer is a solid introduction. Stream away!
SKATERS “I Wanna Dance” b/w “Armed” Warner Bros. Records [2013] Here is an interesting 7-inch from the New York City-based SKATERS that are on major record label Warner Bros. I only call it interesting because typically a buzz band like this does not often get a single pressed unless for special occasions. Regardless, I applaud … Read more
Eminem has announced MMLP2, the sequel to his 2000 album The Marshall Mathers LP. It is out November 5 via Aftermath/Interscope and was executive produced by Dr. Dre and Rick Rubin. We will fully admit that putting Billy Squier and the Beastie Boys together is a wild idea but that it totally works here.
Mark your calendar for the highly anticipated self-titled full length debut from Ty Segall’s FUZZ. Here is a picture of the ultra deluxe Fuzz LP that is foil-embossed on black fuzzy velvet! Looks cool right?! FUZZ will see release on 10/1 via In The Red Records. According to the label pre-orders will start the last … Read more
Robbie Fulks Gone Away Backward Bloodshot Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Robbie Fulks comes around full circle on Gone Away Backward. Album Review: If you have been an active listener of music that dates back to the mid to late 90’s then you might recall the real momentum that the “Alt-Country” genre had at the … Read more
Black Joe Lewis Electric Slave Vagrant Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Black Joe Lewis unleashes a rip roaring rock party on third LP – Electric Slave! Album Review: In our recent interview with Joe Lewis he stated that his third full length, Electric Slave, represents a new beginning for himself and the band. He went … Read more
Relapse Records knows vinyl and they know death metal. All the proof you need is the new limited edition version of Ulcerate’s new record Vermis. Limited to 300 Metallic Gold vinyl and going fast I would recommend if Ulcerate is your thing go HERE for a copy.
We keep telling you about one of our favorite Dayton, Ohio bands Motel Beds and they are now even closer to your record player. The band has officially signed with Misra Records and already has several cool projects in the pipeline. Misra is set to release a R. Ring / Motel Beds split 7-inch for … Read more
You can now pre-order the Jacuzzi Boys’ third self-titled record from Hardly Art. The LPs will be on limited colored vinyl (clear with blue/red swirl), and all preorders will receive an official Jacuzzi Boys patch and postcard, while they last! All LPs include a download code. The album is released on September 10, 2013. You … 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 Tiny Engines. A huge thanks to Will Miller (pictured in grey) for taking the time to answer our questions. Make … Read more
Travis Where You Stand Red Telephone Box [2013] Fire Note Says: After a five year hiatus, Travis are back with the breezy Where You Stand. Album Review: I still scratch my head over the lack of success by Travis as the band helped pave the way for groups like Coldplay, Muse, Keane and Snow Patrol. … Read more
Cults have announced they’ll hit the road this fall, shortly after the October 15 release of their sophomore album Static. Starting in Boston, MA on October 22 the band will travel across North America for headline dates in Washington, D.C., Austin, TX, Los Angeles, CA and many more (full list of dates below). Cults will … Read more
Pre-Orders for Red Fang’s ‘Whales and Leeches’ are now available via Relapse Mailorder! This release is coming in all differnt colors and bundle sizes depending on your need with the most limited in the 100 Blood and Cream Bad Daddy Pack. Pressing info and trailer below. Pre-Order HERE. Bad Daddy Pack is limited to 100 … Read more
The anniversary edition of In Utero is coming out on September 24 in a 3CD/1DVD set. On the DVD you will find the director’s cut of the Anton Corbijn-helmed video for “Heart Shaped Box” which you can now veiw below.
Wrapped in vintage synthesizers, drum kits and dark slinking bass lines, the new Pillar Point pulses with two new songs on this limited white 7-inch. You can now pre-order HERE from Polyvinyl Records. The 7-inch is out September 3. Polyvinyl Records
Here is Thao & the Get Down Stay Down’s frontwoman Thao Nguyen performing the track “Kindness be Conceived” from the group’s critically acclaimed new album We The Common (TFN Review). The band is on tour through the winter with upcoming performances at the Austin City Limits Festival, Bumbershoot and Mumford & Sons’ Gentlemen of the … Read more
Superchunk I Hate Music Merge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Superchunk return with an energetic and thought stirring tenth record. Album Review: “I hate music – what is it worth? / Can’t bring anyone back to this earth” is the first line in the single “Me & You & Jackie Mittoo” from Superchunk’s tenth studio … Read more
Port Isla “Sinking Ship” b/w “Adventures” & “Moment of Trouble” Turntable Kitchen [2013] Nothing like some great recipes with your special 7-inch vinyl right? You bet. It is even better when the music is as solid as Norwich, England’s four-piece indie folk band Port Isla. The group was featured in Turntable Kitchen’s monthly pairings a … Read more
Matthew Sweet Girlfriend Zoo Entertainment Released: October 22, 1991 Producer: Fred Maher & Matthew Sweet Length: 60:19 In October 1991, singer/songwriter Matthew Sweet released Girlfriend to a very unexpecting music scene. He had recently been dropped by A&M Records after two underperforming records, was newly divorced and made the move to a newly created label … Read more