Christopher Anthony Kim Deal Hot Shot 7″ Self-Released [2013] The Breeders are in full swing tour mode right now behind the Last Spalsh anniversary but that did not stop release number two from Kim Deal’s solo series. It is great to see this released as I will admit that with The Breeders reunion shows I was not … Read more
The National “Think You Can Wait” 4AD Records [2011] Here at The Fire Note we take National releases very seriously. It only makes sense to take a look at this little beauty with the release today of their great new record Trouble Will Find Me (TFN Review HERE). After all the acclaim garnered from their … Read more
“The word is up if you’re tough enough” is the attitude delivered chorus you will hear from the new Beady Eye single “Second Bite Of The Apple”. You can check out their psychedelic video for the single below as the new album BE will hit shelves on June 18.
Below is The Thermals new video for “The Sunset” from the band’s new album Desperate Ground (TFN Review HERE) out now on Saddle Creek. The video stars Thermals bassist Kathy Foster as “The Boxer”, in an obvious ode to classic boxing films such as “Rocky” and “Raging Bull”. Much of the video is an homage … Read more
Case Studies is the musical project of Jesse Lortz, a prolific Seattle based musician that was part of The Dutchess and the Duke. This Is Another Life is Lortz’s second full-length solo release on Sacred Bones. It is the follow-up album to 2011’s highly acclaimed The World is Just a Shape to Fill the Night. … Read more
CRUSHED OUT is a husband and wife guitar/drum duo from Brooklyn, NY consisting of Frank Hoier (guitar/ vocals) and Moselle Spiller (drums/vocals) who are inspired by the sound, attitude and wild child joy of early rock and roll. Their full-length debut, Want to Give, is a primal blend of Bo Diddley beats, tube amp guitar … Read more
Sub Pop is offering a download of Daughn Gibson’s “You Don’t Fade”, from his forthcoming Sub Pop debut. Me Moan will be available July 8th in the UK & Europe and July 9th in North America on CD, LP, and digitally. The album features lead singles “The Sound Of Law” and “You Don’t Fade” and … Read more
She & Him Volume 3 Merge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: She & Him embrace a higher profile as Volume 3 maintains their retro swagger. Album Review: It is really crazy how many things have happened to Zooey Deschanel since She & Him’s sophomore record was released back in 2010. She now has the Fox … Read more
’99 is the second single taken from Harper Simon’s new album Division Street, produced by Tom Rothrock (Elliott Smith, Beck) via Play It Again Sam on 1st April 2013. You can check out the video below and TFN review of the record HERE.
The Features The Features Serpents And Snakes / BMG [2013] Fire Note Says: The Features introduce a bit more electro into their rock n roll lifestyle. Album Review: Nashville based The Features have been perfecting their sound over the years and on record number four the group sounds as comfortable as ever as they tweak … Read more
Wild Nothing Empty Estate EP Captured Tracks Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Wild Nothing increase the synths on the Empty Estate EP. Album Review: The best thing about an EP is that you can pretty much do anything you want and get away with it. Jack Tatum’s Wild Nothing has already had two gleaming hailed … Read more
I will say that this song and video has raised our anticipation for the new Queens of Stone Age record …Like Clockwork due out on June 3.
Son Lux has officially signed with Joyful Noise Recordings and already has a limited edition 7″ single available. Son Lux is Ryan Lott – music school grad, member of sss (with Serengeti & Sufjan Stevens), and one of the most inventive composers around. Son Lux’s debut recording, At War With Walls and Mazes (Anticon), earned … Read more
Huey Lewis & The News Sports (30th Anniversary Edition) Universal Music Group [2013] Fire Note Says: A guilty pop-rock pleasure that is now 30 years old! Album Review: A lot can be said about 80’s music and most of the time it is negative. When I think eighties, my mind always strays to Echo & … Read more
To celebrate the new release Ghost on Ghost (see TFN Headphone Approved review HERE), Iron and Wine have added fall dates to their 2013 tour. See below for details. Iron and Wine Tour Dates May 14 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre May 15 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer May 16 – Richmond, … Read more
In 1952 a record label started in a bustling Tennessee town. They were fond of acoustic tile, storefronts, the color yellow, the owner producing recording sessions and music that generally moved people. Their output couldn’t be pigeonholed to any one genre. They released everything….country, rock and roll, gospel, bluegrass, rockabilly, blues. If there’s an American … Read more
Secret Colours revel in being the bastard seed of the ’60s psychedelia and ’90s Britpop bloodlines. You can check out their new video for “Blackhole” which features doppelgängers, gas masks, and actress Katey Meyer’s affinity for swirls. Watch below…if you dare! Secret Colours’ Peach will be released May 28th shortly after the band begins touring … Read more
pacificUV After The Dream You Are Awake Mazarine Records [2013] Fire Note Says: pacificUV let more sun shine in through the haze on their fourth LP. Album Review: pacificUV is an indie-rock band from Athens, Georgia and After The Dream You Are Awake represents the groups fourth full length. Their 2012 long player, Weekends, found … Read more
Superchunk will release I Hate Music, their tenth studio album, on August 20. After taking nearly a decade off following the release of Here’s to Shutting Up, Mac, Laura, Jon, and Jim decided to shout it out again in 2010 with Majesty Shredding, an album perfectly described by its own title. The band’s forthcoming release, … Read more
Into It. Over It., the brainchild of Chicago, IL musician Evan Weiss, has signed with Triple Crown Records and will release a new full-length in September. Weiss is currently in the studio recording with Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron & Wine). You can see the teaser video below. Having played in a number of bands … Read more
FYF Celebrates 10 Years With Sets From: My Bloody Valentine, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio, MGMT, Beach House, FLAG (Keith, Chuck, Dez, Billy & Stephen playing the songs of Black Flag), Deerhunter, Devendra Banhart, The Breeders (Performing Last Splash), Yo La Tengo, Solange, Washed Out, Toro y Moi, Holy Ghost!, Death Grips, Strfker, … Read more
Koji Crooked In My Mind Run For Cover Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Koji’s solid singer/songwriter debut brings intensity back to the acoustic guitar. Album Review: Rarely in these days of digital downloads, streaming and playlists do you come across a record that makes you want to sit down, kick back and just enjoy the … Read more
Brett and Rennie Sparks have been collaborating on music for over 20 years. With lyrics by Rennie and music by Brett, The Handsome Family infuse their singular art with everything from punk rock to folk, and have garnered extensive critical acclaim over the years. The Handsome Family’s songs have been covered by many notable artists … Read more
Balmorhea have released the music video for their song “Pyrakantha” from their recently released full-length album Stranger (Western Vinyl). Having just wrapped up a successful European tour, the Austin, TX band are back home for a brief time before heading off to play Lunario de Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City on June 6th. The music … Read more
Here is the new Lana Del Rey video for “Young & Beautiful” from The Great Gatsby soundtrack. The movie hit theaters today and the tracklist for the soundtrack is below. The Great Gatsby OST: 1. 100$ Bill – JAY Z 2. Back To Black – Beyoncé x André 3000 3. Bang Bang – will.i.am 4. … Read more