King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: Nonagon Infinity [Album Review]

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Nonagon Infinity ATO Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Once Nonagon Infinity starts it’s really hard to stop! Album Review: Ever since their formation, septet King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have always released something interesting. We originally got started with the heavy “connected” psychedelic jams of 2014’s I’m In … Read more

Big Ups: Before A Million Universes [Album Review]

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Big Ups Before a Million Universes Exploding In Sound Records [2016] Fire Drill Album Review: Big Ups 2nd LP, Before a Million Universes, is a post-hardcore juggernaut. No sophomore slump here for the Brooklyn-based quartet. It sounds like Big Ups have been listening to 90’s indie post-rock legends Slint and Rodan. Their first LP had … Read more

Guided By Voices: Please Be Honest [Album Review]

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Guided By Voices Please Be Honest GBV Inc. [2016] Fire Note Says: Guided by Voices return as a one-man band featuring you-know-who. Album Review: The last Guided by Voices album, 2014’s Cool Planet, capped off an impressive six-album run with the “so-called-classic-lineup,” which featured many of the players that appeared on the band’s mid-90s classics. … Read more

Kal Marks: Life Is Alright, Everybody Dies [Album Review]

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Kal Marks Life Is Alright, Everybody Dies Exploding In Sound Records [2016] Fire Drill Album Review: Boston’s Kal Marks sophomore effort, Life Is Alright, Everybody Dies, is brilliant. The album evokes and pulls you towards tones of deep and dark, murky then jangly, and emotions that are dour and anguished but somehow hopeful despite feeling … Read more

His Name is Prince and He is Funky!

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We at the Fire Note were absolutely devastated to learn of the passing of Prince at the age of 57. His impact is undeniable, his creativity, artistry and vision rank up there with the all-time greats. Not only was he for a time arguably the most popular artist in the world, he was also the … Read more

Premiere Friday Fire Track: Frail – “Waiting”

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We like nothing more around here than some quality 90’s inspired alt rock and New Orleans-based Frail totally nail it on TFN premiere of “Waiting.” For most, Frail will be your official introduction to their sound but if you are from the Big Easy, you may already be familiar with the trio of Ben Polito … Read more

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets – “Marmalade March” [Video]

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Australia’s excellent psych music scene just keeps growing with Perth’s Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. The band have just dropped their debut album High Visceral {Part 1}.

The name alone should have you looking this group up but after checking out the video you will hear why they should be added to the list!

ALBUM TOUR LIVE DATES
Sat March 19 – High Visceral {Pt 1} Album Launch, The Bird, Perth
Fri April 1 – Endless Boogie (USA), Four5Nine Bar, Perth
Fri April 8 – Goons of Doom WA Tour, Soggybones, Perth
Sat April 9 – Goons of Doom WA Tour, Margaret River Footy Club, Margaret River
Sun April 10 – Goons of Doom WA Tour, Clancy’s Fish Pub, Dunsborough
Fri May 13 – Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Album Tour, The Hotel Metro, Adelaide
Sat May 14 – Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Album Tour, 303, Melbourne
Wed May 18 – Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Album Tour, Frankie’s Pizza, Sydney
Thur May 19 – No Refunds, Bald Faced Stag, Sydney
Fri May 20 – Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Tour, Miami Shark Bar, Gold Coast
Sat May 21 – Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Album Tour, Rics Bar, Brisbane

Cloud Cult: The Seeker [Album Review]

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Cloud Cult The Seeker Earthology Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Wacky Minnesota tree huggers’ 10th LP is easily among their very best. Album Review: Cloud Cult might be the most earnest band in the world. A lot of musicians talk about saving the planet and all that eco-friendly stuff but since Craig Minowa started recorded … Read more

Robbie Fulks: Upland Stories [Album Review]

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Robbie Fulks Upland Stories Bloodshot Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Fulks knows how to bring his stories to life. Album Review: It’s been twenty years since Robbie Fulks solo debut album on Bloodshot Records, when his smart, often witty, approach to traditional folk and country music helped define what would become known as “alternative country.” … Read more

Sunwatchers: Sunwatchers [Album Review]

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Sunwatchers Sunwatchers Castle Face Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Sunwatchers produce a strange, intoxicating mix. Emphasis on the strange. Album Review: To assemble and write an album like this it takes a group of interesting heavy hitters. Luckily, New York’s Sunwatchers do just that. Comprised of Jim McHugh (Guitar, Electric Phin), Peter Kerlin (Bass), Jeff … Read more

Parquet Courts: Human Performance [Album Review]

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Parquet Courts Human Performance Rough Trade Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Parquet Courts create another keeper! Album Review: Being one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the last five years becomes a little tough to back up over time but I will tell you that Brooklyn’s Parquet Courts have struck gold again with their … Read more

Violent Femmes: We Can Do Anything [Album Review]

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Violent Femmes We Can Do Anything [PIAS] [2016] Fire Note Says: The Violent Femmes remain smart and funny, odd, dark and subversive. Album Review: It’s hard to express just how big the Violent Femmes became in the alternative rock music world of the mid-80’s. The mostly acoustic, Milwaukee-based trio’s self-titled debut album (1983) offered up … Read more