Christopher Anthony Stripped-down, unblighted, bedroom pop songs… about girls. Women Of Your Life is the intimately facile sophomore album from indie-slackers Sleeping Bag. The Bloomington, Indiana based trio is spearheaded by Dave Segedy, who is the group’s drummer, songwriter and primary vocalist (that’s right: a drummer who writes and sings all the songs!). Specializing in simple and … Read more
Aimee Mann brought Shins leader James Mercer with her to Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, where the pair duetted on “Living a Lie” from Mann’s latest album, Charmer. They blended their distinctive voices into smooth harmonies while Mann strummed an electric guitar and her band filled out the tune, which amounts to a frank exchange … Read more
GREEN DAY ANNOUNCE ¡QUATRO! HIGHLIGHTS FROM NEW DOCUMENTARY TO PREMIERE ON VH1 WITH MORE AIRINGS ON MTV2 AND PALLADIA PREMIERES NOVEMBER 28, 2012, AT MIDNIGHT Reprise Records’ Green Day today announced they would premiere highlights from their documentary ¡Quatro! on VH1. ¡Quatro! pulls back the curtain and takes fans inside the world of Green Day, … Read more
Motel Beds Dumb Gold No More Fake Labels [2012] Fire Note Says: Dumb Gold from Motel Beds is no fool! Album Review: It may have surprised some people when last year’s Motel Beds release, Tango Boys, made our Top 50 after only being out several days but with the release of their brand new full … Read more
Guided By Voices The Bears For Lunch GBV Inc. [2012] Fire Note Says: Third album released in 2012 from Guided By Voices makes for a perfect bookend. Album Review: The Bears For Lunch completes the trilogy of albums released this year from the classic lineup of Guided By Voices. It also now gives a final … Read more
MP3 – “Say No to Thugs” VID – “Say No to Thugs“ Premiering today on Rose Quartz, “Say No to Thugs” is the first downloadable .mp3 from Lost Animal’s debut LP Ex Tropical, due January 29th, 2013. Already a critical favorite in his native Australia, we’re thrilled to be bringing Jarrod Quarrell and bandmate Shags Chamberlain’s eclectic, island-inspired … Read more
“Mould, after 25 years in the trenches performing his melodic, bloodletting punk, finally got the retrospective he deserved at Disney Hall with See a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob Mould.” – The Los Angeles Times Bob Mould has launched a Kickstarter campaign with the goal of bringing the now … Read more
NAOMI PUNK Reveals Video For “Voodoo Trust” Watch The Video Now: http://youtu.be/ekPfYYvd2Eg The Feeling Out November 20 On Captured Tracks When Naomi Punk’s debut LP The Feeling came out in Spring 2012 on Couple Skate records, it felt new and unpretentious. Not in the sense that it was without influence. There’s plenty to pick apart in their music. The … Read more
Peter Gabriel So [25th Anniversary Special Edition] Real World/EMI Records [2012] (3CD Set) Fire Note Says: Music here is an easy 5 – the lack of extras holds this version slightly back from taking all gold! Album Review: I don’t think there should be much argument or even discussion about how great So is from … Read more
STREAM: “Yearlings Darlings” – http://soundcloud.com/misrarecords/holopaw-yearlings-darlings STREAM: “Golden Sparklers” – https://soundcloud.com/misrarecords/holopaw-golden-sparklers Florida band Holopaw releases the “Golden Sparklers” 7″ single on Misra, a sneak peek at the band’s forthcoming fourth album, Academy Songs, Volume I — the A-side premiered a few weeks back via Pitchfork and the B-side premiered today via Under The Radar. The album … Read more
Trapper Schoepp & The Shades Run, Engine, Run SideOneDummy Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Get ready to run with Trapper Schoepp & The Shades as their third lp is a non-stop Americana romp! Album Review: Southern flavored music from a Milwaukee band on a typically punk label? That does not necessarily sound like a recipe … Read more
Soundgarden King Animal Universal Music Group [2012] Fire Note Says: Soundgarden return after 16 years with a fan satisfying album. Album Review: We have already seen plenty of classic groups come back together in 2012 and now Soundgarden add to the list after a 16 year absence since a studio record. As one of the … Read more
Green Day ¡Dos! Reprise/Warner Bros. Records [2012] Fire Note Says: The second offering of the Green Day trilogy works harder to find its own identity. Album Review: Green Day are back with the second installment of their trilogy, correctly titled ¡Dos!, and it once again throws caution to the wind with its free spirited vibe. … Read more
Led Er Est emerged from a series of jam sessions that core members Shawn O’Sullivan and Sam De La Rosa started having in early 2007, using bass guitar, some cheap drum machines, and synths. They were inspired to record music largely by 70’s synth prog, and 80’s lo-fi electronic and industrial music. They recorded a … Read more
COLDPLAY RETURNS TO U.S. FOR THREE FINAL 2012 SHOWS INCLUDING A VERY SPECIAL NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT WITH JAY Z LOS ANGELES, CA (November 12, 2012) On Monday, December 31, Coldplay will round off a memorable year by performing a very special co-headline show with JAY Z at Barclays Center, Brooklyn. The New Year’s Eve … Read more
They Might Be Giants’ limited edition “Holiday Bundle” released! Includes NEW DVD compilation, Paranormal playing cards + more! Videos on the TMBG Hoaxes and Myths Playing Cards + 80’s Photos & Poster Reprints Brooklyn originals ready new LP Announce National Tour Release new DVD video compilation New Year’s shows sell out Brooklyn’s beloved They Might Be … Read more
Sera Cahoone extends 2012 tour to include US east coast dates December 6-13! Download “Deer Creek Canyon” MP3 here In related news. Sera Cahoone’s Deer Creek Canyon and its title cut were featured via NPR Music’s “First Listen” and “Fall Music Preview” , respectively. Of Deer Creek Canyon, NPR Music says, “Dressed in banjos, slide … Read more
Events Announced in New York City and Toms River, NJ Long Island natives TAKING BACK SUNDAY and AEG Live have announced two area events to help residents devastated by Hurricane Sandy. A pair of sold out performances at the Starland Ballroom – originally scheduled for Nov. 16 and Nov. 25 – will combine into one “mega-show” on Sunday, Nov. … Read more
CRITICS HAIL AIMEE MANN’S CHARMER OUT NOW ON SUPEREGO RECORDS MANN SET TO PERFORM ON “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!” WITH JAMES MERCER NOVEMBER 19 NEW VIDEO FOR “SOON ENOUGH” FEATURES TIM HEIDECKER, MICHAEL PENN AND EMILY PROCTER CURRENTLY ON NATIONWIDE TOUR “One of the top 10 living songwriters along with Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.”—NPR “One … Read more
R. Ring “Fallout And Fire” b/w “See” Misra Records [2012] R. Ring is the new group comprised of The Breeders’ Kelley Deal (Dayton, OH) and Ampline’s Mike Montgomery (Dayton, KY). This debut 7” finds the A side “Fallout And Fire” kicking off with a catchy acoustic riff followed quickly by the signature tone from Deal … Read more
With 2013 around the corner, Passion Pit is excited to announce a headlining North American tour in February and March with special guests Matt & Kim. The tour starts on February 5th in Norfolk, VA, three nights before the bands previously announced headlining debut at Madison Square Garden. The tour continues with a hometown show in … Read more
Amanda Palmer Collaborates with Wayne Coyne for “Do It With A Rockstar” Video from New Album, Theatre is Evil (released on 8ft records) Video Debuts on The Flaming Lips’ Website Today! (http://www.flaminglips.com) Click image above to watch “Do It With A Rockstar” video. Video also available on Amanda’s Youtube channel HERE. (if you need “clean” versions of the video, here … Read more
The Joy Formidable are ready to bring their roaring live shows back to the United States for a number of headlining dates this fall. The intimate tour, where the band will preview songs from the new record, begins on November 08 in New York City at The Bowery Hotel. Earlier this fall, the band had been … Read more
Mates of State are taking time out of recording the follow up to last year’s Mountaintops and hitting the road. In early December they’ll play a string of east coast dates that will be featuring them as the duo lineup – just Jason and Kori, the organ, drums, their voices and their original gear. This trip includes … Read more
WATCH “STRAY HEART” MUSIC VIDEO Green Day revealed the music video for “Stray Heart” atNME.Com. The song is featured on the band’s upcoming album Green Day ¡Dos! which will be released next Tuesday, November 13th via Reprise Records. The album is currently available to stream in its entirety at Rolling Stone. To listen, click HERE.