Fuzz: This Time I Got A Reason [7-Inch Feature]

Fuzz “This Time I Got A Reason” b/w ” Fuzz’s Forth Dream ” Trouble In My Mind Records [2012] How in the hell does this kid have time to keep up with anything? Ty Segall—San Fran’s prodigal garage son—does it all: his various bands play surf music, punk, psychedelics, garage blues, sludgy string growlers, and … Read more

Nirvana 3 CD / 1 DVD 20th Anniversary Edition of In Utero 9/24

I know that everyone has mixed feelings when albums are reissued but this 20th anniversary edition of In Utero seems to worth checking out. Universal Music will commemorate the 20th anniversary on September 24th with a multi-format release that spreads more than 70 remastered, remixed, rare, unreleased and live recordings over configurations ranging from a … Read more

Missing Monuments: Missing Monuments [Album Review]

Missing Monuments Missing Monuments Dirtnap Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Missing Monuments find an improved cohesion on self-titled sophomore record. Album Review: King Louie has a much bigger name than just being the guy behind the Missing Monuments. He has not only played in bands like Jack Oblivion and Jay Reatard but was in the … Read more

Dr. Dog Announce Headlining Tour / New Album 10/8

Dr. Dog have just announced a headline tour of North America. The Philadelphia group, renowned for their raucous and transcendent live shows, will be performing in support of their upcoming new album entitled B-Room which arrives in stores this October 1st via Anti-. Fans can pre-order the new album HERE and will automatically be entered … Read more

Black Onassis (Ex-Kasabian) – ‘Brain’ Video (feat. Ben Gautrey)

Ever wonder what ex-Kasabian guitarist Chris Karloff is up to these days? Well he has a new band called Black Onassis and a new video “Brian” with a new record Desensitized coming out September 23rd on the bands’ own imprint Minus Man Records. The single has a familiar but fresh vibe that features the vocal … Read more

Cop City / Chill Pillars: Gift Shop [7-Inch Feature]

Cop City/Chill Pillars Gift Shop b/w Brand New Neighbor HoZac Records [2013] Cop City / Chill Pillars last record Hosed (2012), on Florida’s Dying, was a full length that challenged all pop music with its repetitive singing and tunnel indie rock sound that made you listen again. This new 7-inch on HoZac is another good … Read more

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros [Album Review]

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Vagrant Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros offer up another batch of freedom rock. Album Review: I remember the first time I heard “Home” off of Edward Sharpe’s debut record Up From Below (2009) and thinking that with … Read more

Brooklyn’s XNY New Video “Jaw” / Orange LP Out 8/13

Brooklyn-based rock duo XNY, comprised of Pam Autuori and Jacob Schreiber, sound to have the right kind of chemistry for a great record. Produced by The Dresden Dolls’ Brian Viglione, XNY’s sophomore album ORANGE will be released August 13th. The album has it all with guitar & drums, racy lyrics and foot-stomping rhythms. You can … Read more

Hunx And His Punx: Street Punk [Album Review]

Hunx And His Punx Street Punk Hardly Art Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Believe the title as Hunx And His Punx bring the noise! Album Review: With an album title like Street Punk and an album cover with a tattooed bare-chested dude you better bring it when it comes to the music. Hunx And His … Read more

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – New Ltd 10″ 500 Signed

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are releasing Little Moments, a new EP featuring four tracks recorded in frontman and primary songwriter Alec Ounsworth’s home studio. The EP is currently available for stream, download and pre-order of a limited edition run of 500 signed and numbered 10-inch vinyl copies HERE. Album Details: 10″ Vinyl version of … Read more

Washed Out: “Don’t Give Up” Video / Paracosm out Aug 13.

Here is the official new video from Washed Out for “Don’t Give Up,” from the forthcoming album Paracosm. Directed by acclaimed designer Kate Moross and filmed at London Zoo, “Don’t Give Up” pairs the animal kingdom to the smooth sounds of Washed Out. Visually it is a great looking video – especially if you are … Read more

Deap Vally: Sistrionix [Album Review]

Deap Vally Sistrionix Island Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Deap Vally bring a familiar bolt of rock forward with their own style. Album Review: Rock n roll will never die and LA group Deap Vally are a good example why. The duo made up of guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Troy and drummer Julie Edwards create … Read more

Sebadoh new album Defend Yourself / Ltd Tri-Color w/ Bonus 7-Inch

The new Sebadoh album, Defend Yourself, will be available via Joyful Noise Recordings in the following formats: VIP-Exclusive: TRI-COLORED VINYL w/ bonus 7″ (tri-colored red, yellow, & blue vinyl, limited to 500 hand-numbered copies, includes bonus 7″ record, & die-cut album jacket. Available to VIPs Only) Limited edition RED VINYL w/ bonus 7″ (opaque red … Read more

The Dismemberment Plan Announce Fall Headlining Tour Dates

The Dismemberment Plan is getting excited to play songs from Uncanney Valley, the group’s first album of new music in 12 years, throughout the country this fall. Playing festival dates including Riot Fest (Chicago and Denver), Laneway Festival (Detroit), and Fun Fun Fun Fest (Austin), The Dismemberment Plan will also play clubs in major cities … Read more

Soft Metals New Video For “Tell Me” – Tour Starts Today

Here is the video for first single “Tell Me” from the sophomore album from LA’s Soft Metals titled Lenses. The video was pulled from a film created for the Seattle Erotic Art Festival. The film is “Hardcore” (by Erin Frost and Shaun Kardinal) and basically is a make out session. Tour Dates 7/19 – San … Read more

Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club to Tour U.S. this Fall

On September 14, internationally acclaimed ensemble Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club brings its world tour to the U.S. for a run of dates that will hit New York, San Francisco, Austin, Atlanta, Indianapolis and a number of markets in between. The 15-member lineup includes Latin Grammy award winners Omara Portuondo and Eliades Ochoa, trumpeter Guajiro … Read more