Christopher Anthony 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 Dirt Cult Records. A huge thanks to founder Chris Mason for taking the time to answer our questions. If you … Read more
Vampire Weekend has confirmed a Saturday, September 28 headline show at the Hollywood Bowl. Tickets to the band’s return to the iconic amphitheater featuring support from special guest Beirut will be on sale beginning Saturday, May 4. “Five or More” subscriptions for the Hollywood Bowl 2013 summer season are available now at http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/buy-5-or-more. Vampire Weekend … Read more
Below is a new video from one of our current favorites Big Dick. With snow, wrestling and bear suits “Colours” is truly a fun video to watch, not to mention that it rocks out. You can read our review of Big Dick’s self-titled debut HERE and pick up a copy of the album over at … Read more
Phoenix Bankrupt! Glassnote Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Phoenix took their time but come back with plenty of new avenues. Album Review: Like many other bands coming off their biggest record, French electro-indie-pop artist Phoenix cautiously approached their follow up here as it has been four years since Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix took the scene by … Read more
Below is Matt Pond’s cover of the title track from Stevie Nick’s classic album “Wild Heart.” The track was produced by Chris Hansen and features background vocals by Terri Gamble. On the heels of a successful winter tour, Matt Pond has announced a summer tour in support of his critically acclaimed new album, The Lives … Read more
You can pick up the following releases from Polyvinyl Records tomorrow at Record Store Day. Tons of color vinyl to be had! *Aloha Here Comes Everyone (green vinyl ltd. to 1000) *Braid Frame & Canvas 15-Year Anniversary Edition (clear vinyl ltd. to 1000) *Owen The Seaside EP (blue vinyl ltd. to 700) *Sonny & The … Read more
Robert Pollard Cock Blocking The Romantics Happy Jack Rock Records [2013] The Cock Blocking The Romantics Singles Collection features twelve 7-inch singles that originally were released independently from Robert Pollard as a monthly series back in 2007-2008. The A sides are songs from Robert Pollard’s 2007 simultaneous releases on Merge Records, Standard Gargoyle Decisions and … Read more
Buffalo Killers Ohio Grass Alive Natural Sounds Records [2013] Fire Note Says: This 6 song Record Store Day release captures the essence of Cincinnati’s Buffalo Killers. Album Review: The Buffalo Killers have been perfecting their warm classic rock sound over their last several albums which hit a high point on last summer’s fourth full length … Read more
The Ocean Blue are back with a new album Ultramarine (review here) and a new video. Check out below as the boys from Pennsylvania are back in full form!
Below is a sampling from Saddle Creek’s 2013 Record Store Day releases. Black Lips/Icky Blossoms – Cowboy Knights 7″ PUJOL – DEEP CUTS 7″ O+S – Flowers Turn To Fire 7″ The Thermals – Desperate Ground Demos 7″ These 7″‘s will be available in limited supply on 4/20 exclusively at independent record stores.
Following from the release of 2010’s debut album ‘Astro Coast’ and 2011’s ‘Tarot Classics’ EP, Floridian Powerpop quartet Surfer Blood return with their eagerly anticipated new album ‘Pythons’ set for release June 18th on Sire Records via ADA Music.Produced by Gil Norton (Foo Fighters, Pixies) at EastWest Studios, Hollywood throughout 2012, ‘Pythons’ sees the band … Read more
On Record Store Day 2013, Phish will release Lawn Boy, the band’s second full-length studio album, as a Limited Edition Deluxe 2-LP vinyl set, available exclusively at participating independently owned record stores across the country. Lawn Boy marks the band’s third release in conjunction with Record Store Day (joining Two Soundchecks and Junta) and the … Read more
Los Angeles based Mini Mansions will hit the road for a series of tour dates in May with the Arctic Monkeys (tour dates below). The unsigned band is currently working on new music to be released later this year. Mini Mansions features Michael Shuman from Queens of the Stone Age and longtime friends/musicians Tyler Parkford … Read more
Broadheds Broadheds Dangerbird Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Peter Walker returns with a 2 tone spirit and a quick guitar. Album Review: You may know Peter Walker from his band Eulogies or his earlier solo work but Broadheds represents his new gig with James King (Fitz & The Tantrums), Justin Meldal-Johnson (Beck, M83, NIN) and … Read more
Here is a track from Ra Ra Riot’s Record Store Day 10″ Binary Mind titled “All I Fear”. The 10″ is limited to 1000 copies.
Guided By Voices Noble Insect 7” Guided By Voices Inc. [2013] “Noble Insect” is the fifth and final single from Guided By Voices forthcoming full length English Little League which is due out on April 30th. The 7-inch A-side, “Noble Insect”, is an addicting little hum along number that will have you chiming in “Japan, … Read more
Kopecky Family Band Kids Raising Kids ATO Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Nashville’s Kopecky Family Band will surprise you with their complex and upbeat sounding California pop. Album Review: Don’t let the name fool you as Nashville’s Kopecky Family Band (family here = close circle of friends) may sound like the next indie folk band … Read more
Beady Eye will play three intimate dates in June, full details on how to get tickets to these shows will be revealed tomorrow. You can hear their new track “Flick of the Finger” HERE.
The latest names, to complete this year’s lineup, have been revealed by Europe’s most acclaimed folk festival: ground breaking Malian husbandandwife duo Amadou & Mariam, acclaimed worldwide for their songcraft, interplay and thrilling electric blues sound; exquisite songwriting and sublime harmonies from sibling trio The Staves, whom the Festival has nurtured from their 2011 debut … Read more
Following a joint performance of the track at Coachella, you can now hear Polica’s brand new single ‘Tiff’ — featuring Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. If you like what you hear you can now purchase the track at iTunes HERE.
Heavily heralded Aussie slacker rock ‘n’ roll outfit Scott & Charlene’s Wedding have signed to Fire Records in anticipation of their forthcoming brand new full-length album in the summer. Fronted by Craig Dermody, their heady psychedelic take on the Lemonheads’ ramshackle melodicism and Pavement’s lo-fi drawl will definitely build up the anticipation. Check them out … Read more
The Druids of Stonehenge were part of the East Coast garage-psych boom of the late ’60s. You now can pick up this Rolling Stones/Pretty Things-inspired treatment of R&B classics on a limited ten-inch color vinyl over at Sundazed Music HERE. This record has familiar ‘60s staples as “Who Do You Love,” “I Put A Spell … Read more
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Mosquito Interscope Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Yeah Yeah Yeahs return with the somewhat disjointed Mosquito which still possesses a bite. Album Review: It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since Karen O and Yeah Yeah Yeahs took the indie world by storm with their debut Fever To … Read more
Pussy Galore Feel Good About Your Body Shove Records [2012] Record Store Day is coming up next weekend which reminded me of this Pussy Galore 7” that was part of the RSD release line up last year. For those of you who don’t know – Pussy Galore was a garage rock band that formed in … Read more
You can now grab a limited vinyl edition of the new Sonny & The Sunsets new record Antenna to the Afterworld. Listen to first single “Dark Corners” below. You can pre-order the album now in a variety of formats HERE: CD Mailorder exclusive purple vinyl (limited to 500 copies) Limited edition purple tape (100 copies) … Read more