Christopher Anthony Acclaimed Oregon troubadour Tim Hardin is one of the most influential and respected singer-songwriters of all time, not that the man himself cared much for the title. On February 12th, Reason To Believe will be released as it pays tribute by collecting specially recorded cover versions from the impressive likes of Screaming Trees legend Mark … Read more
Warner Bros. Records has signed Australian rock group The Rubens to its roster. The band – which is brothers Sam Margin (vocals/guitar), Elliott Margin (keyboards), and Zaac Margin (guitar), plus their longtime friend Scott Baldwin (drums) – hail from the tiny rural town of Menangle in New South Wales (pop. 327) and have been on … Read more
Deap Vally announced today the worldwide premiere of their video “Lies” off of their debut- 4 song EP Get Deap to be released in North America on April 9 through Cherrytree, Communion, Interscope and Island Records. The EP was produced by Lars Stalfors (The Mars Volta, Matt and Kim, and Funeral Party). You can watch … Read more
The Night Marchers Allez Allez Swami Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Night Marchers return after a 5 year absence with the rambunctious Allez Allez! Album Review: Look no further if you want some solid rock n roll that has punk roots, talent at every instrument and a commanding lead vocal that will consistently get … Read more
Deerhoof Breakup Song 7” Flexi Disc Book Joyful Noise Recordings [2012] In the world of vinyl something unique most certainly will grab our attention. That is the case with the newest album from Deerhoof titled Breakup Song that was originally released on Polyvinyl Records back in September. This new format of Breakup Song was issued … Read more
BRMC recently announced that their sixth studio album, titled Specter At The Feast, is set for release March 19 on Abstract Dragon / Vagrant. Today the band has released “Let The Day Begin,” the first single from the new album. The track is available for free download on the band’s site (BlackRebelMotorcycleClub.com) by signing up … Read more
You can now snag a limited edition 7″ from Jagjaguwar featuring two previously unreleased songs (“Now The Fall,” “Ricochet”) recorded during the sessions for Dinosaur Jr.’s 10th album, I Bet On Sky, issued in 2012. You can pick up the 7-inch HERE. Dinosaur Jr. Now The Fall / Ricochet Track Listing: A1. Now The Fall … Read more
The Black Angels have announced the upcoming release of their eagerly anticipated new album. Indigo Meadow will arrive in stores and online on April 2nd. The Black Angels’ most revelatory collection thus far, Indigo Meadow marks the Austin, Texas-based band’s fourth full-length release, following 2010’s acclaimed Phosphene Dream. Once again The Black Angels prove themselves … Read more
The Deftones will release several different vinyl editions of their current album, Koi No Yokan, today. The four configurations are as follows: A standard retail version pressed on 140-gram black vinyl (3,000 units), a direct-to-consumer version on 180-gram black vinyl with foil-stamped numbered jackets (1,000 units), an international edition pressed on 180-gram vinyl, and an … Read more
Sub Pop is thrilled to share the news that The Postal Service, the much-beloved, long-distance collaboration between Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello, will reunite this spring to celebrate the 10th anniversary and deluxe edition reissue of their universally acclaimed release, Give Up. The Give Up Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition will include the original 10-track album … Read more
The Joy Formidable will be touring the US this spring in support of their excellent new album Wolf’s Law. Presale will begin this Thursday 1/24 at 9 AM EST, and tickets will be on sale on Friday 1/25. For tour dates visit: HERE The Joy Formidable: Wolf’s Law [Fire Note Album Review 1.22.13]
Cayucas are a band to watch as they have already been been making noise with the release of their catchy “Cayucos.” Today, they have announced their debut album, Bigfoot, out April 30 on Secretly Canadian and premiered the video for their new single, “High School Lover” that you can see below. The video, directed by … Read more
Copenhagen’s The White Album have a brand new video for “Seasons End”. This track appears on their EP, Conquistador, which was released late last year. You can check out their video and sound below.
Guided By Voices Down By The Racetrack (EP) GBV Inc. [2013] Fire Note Says: Guided By Voices starts off their 2013 output with the excellent Down By The Racetrack EP! Album Review: When the news hit that Guided By Voices was kicking off 2013 with an EP those on the outside probably thought why bother … Read more
Pre-order for Local Natives new record hummingbird is up! Deluxe Limited Vinyl, cd, or digital. New shirt and limited edition lithograph too are also available as well. Multiple bundle deals HERE. Album is out January 29th on Frenchkiss Records.
Warner Bros. Records’ Muse hit the road today for an extensive run of U.S. dates. Kicking off tonight in San Diego, CA at Valley View Casino Center, the tour will wrap up on March 7th in Minneapolis, MN. The UK trio is touring in support of their sixth album The 2nd Law, which was nominated … Read more
EmptyMansions’ founder/primary songwriter, Sam Fogarino (Interpol) wrote most of the songs for his debut, snakes/vultures/sulfate while on tour promoting Interpol’s fourth and self-titled album, from mid 2009 to late 2011. Lyrically, the songs are the result of, Sam, reading much postmodern fiction by writers such as Hubert Selby Jr (“Sulfate”); discovering an appreciation for aerial … Read more
Here is a new video from Divine Fits for the song “My Love Is Real”. Watch Britt Daniel of Spoon, Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade / Handsome Furs, and Dan Brown of New Bomb Turks take a dip in the pool! Divine Fits – “My Love Is Real” from stereogum on Vimeo.
Elephant Stone’s new limited LP is up for presale! In stores on 2/12. LP Info: *Limited edition, hand numbered first pressing of 500 on 180g vinyl, deluxe chipboard packaging. Includes insert signed by band founder Rishi. Includes digital delivery of the album in 320 KBPS MP3 format. *There is also a regular edition pressing on … Read more
Swedish pop maestros Shout Out Louds have made a new video for the first single, “Walking In Your Footsteps,” from their soon-to-be-released new record, Optica on Merge Records February 26. The album is the band’s fourth and marks 10 years since Shout Out Louds released their debut. Check out the video below!
Bad Religion True North Epitaph Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Bad Religion creates another timeless punk record with the energetic True North! Album Review: Bad Religion have long been and still are one of the original punk bands of this generation. A new album from Greg Graffin and Brett Gurewitz is always a welcomed site … Read more
After forming Wampire, Rocky Tinder and Eric Phipps steadily began to make a name for themselves in the same Portland, OR, scene that has produced labelmates STRFKR as well as Unknown Mortal Orchestra. It makes sense, then, that Wampire came to Polyvinyl’s attention when the duo opened for STRFKR at a hometown Portland show and … Read more
Seattle’s Ivan & Alyosha are thrilled to announce spring 2013 tour dates in support of their debut album All The Times We Had, out February 26th via Missing Piece and Dualtone Music Group. The band will celebrate the album release with a February 23rd hometown show at the Showbox in Seattle, followed by an in-store … Read more
Wire has announced the release of Change Becomes Us due March 26 on Pinkflag. Wire is firing on all cylinders, as a four-piece studio entity again, the core line-up of Newman, Graham Lewis and Robert Grey now enhanced by guitarist Matthew Simms. Simms had played a key role in helping the band to cultivate and … Read more
There is still a chance to grab this new Walkmen reissue of Bows And Arrows. The album is on 125 gram translucent red vinyl and is exclusive to Insound. You can pick up a copy HERE.