FEELS: FEELS [Album Review]

FEELS FEELS Castle Face Records [2016] Fire Drill Album Review: Oh how LA can always seem to bring a gritty rock to the scene. That is exactly what we get on the Ty Segall produced debut from FEELS. The four piece from the City of Angels is led by singer Laena Geronimo, that brings a … Read more

Waco Brothers: Going Down In History [Album Review]

Waco Brothers Going Down In History Bloodshot Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Solid effort from Waco Brothers on their ninth LP. Album Review: On their ninth album, Chicago’s Waco Brothers dig even deeper into their passion for mixing country music’s earthy song-craft with punk’s hard rockin’ delivery. Coming together originally in the mid-90’s when John … Read more

So Pitted: Neo [Album Review]

So Pitted Neo Sub Pop Records [2016] Fire Note Says: So Pitted’s Neo resonates as if it were a behemoth robotic demon beating up a bunch of pansy robots. I say good…those smarmy droids need a good trashing and so do your ears. Album Review: Kent, Washington-based So Pitted just stormed out of the gate … Read more

Field Music: Commontime [Album Review]

Field Music Commontime Memphis Industries [2016] Fire Note Says: The brothers Brewis give in to their funkier inclinations. Album Review: If prog-pop is indeed a thing, then Sunderland, England’s Field Music is the current flag bearer. It is a mantle once proudly held by the likes of XTC, Tears For Fears and Cardiacs – even … Read more

Heron Oblivion: Heron Oblivion [Album Review]

Heron Oblivion Heron Oblivion Sub Pop [2016] Fire Drill Album Review: As far as debuts go, San Francisco’s Heron Oblivion puts forth a strong effort. Drawing off sounds old and new, Heron Oblivion’s influences range from Sandy Denny/Fairport Convention to Jefferson Airplane, Six Organs of Admittance to Dead Meadow, and the cosmic antics of Endless … Read more

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – “Gamma Knife” [Video]

“Nonagon infinity opens the door,” sings Stu Mackenzie, frontman of Australian psych-rockers King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. It turns out, though, that once the door’s open, it never closes. That’s because the Melbourne septet has ingeniously crafted what may be the world’s first infinitely looping LP.

Each of the nine tracks on Nonagon Infinity seamlessly flows into the next, with the final song linking straight back into the top of the opener. One watch of the video will even make you dizzy as King Gizzard turn you around and around!

New album drops April 29th and currently there are at least four vinyl variants depending on the continent. You can pre-order HERE.

Bleached – “Wednesday Night Melody” [Video]

Here is the newest Bleached video for their single, “Wednesday Night Melody,” from their forthcoming album, Welcome The Worms, out April 1st on Dead Oceans. The video depicts Bleached band members, Jessie Clavin and Micayla Grace, coming home to find their lead singer, Jennifer Clavin, dead. But the band has an important gig that night at renowned L.A. rock club, The Smell, and the show must go on!

Baroness Announce North American Tour

Baroness return to North America this spring, confirming their first national tour since the release of the band’s Headphone Approved fourth album, Purple (2015). The tour, kicks off on April 29 at the Royale in Boston before wrapping up at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on June 3. Baroness currently is in the midst … Read more

The Gloaming: 2 [Album Review]

The Gloaming 2 Brassland Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Take a moment to sit still and enjoy The Gloaming. Album Review: The Gloaming makes beautiful traditional Irish music. I am not Irish, Irish American, nor well-versed in Irish music so I won’t pretend to try to fit The Gloaming into some kind of genre-specific context. … Read more

Nada Surf: “Rushing” [Video]

Nada Surf has released a new video for the song “Rushing,” off of their just released album You Know Who You Are. The video was shot in Paris and was written and directed by Emilie and Sarah Barbault and produced by Fastpod. It stars Nada Surf singer/songwriter/guitarist Matthew Caws along with Angelica Sarre and Vincent Paquot.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

MAY
12 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
13 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
14 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
17 – Vancouver, BC – Venue
18 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
19 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
20 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
21 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram
22 – San Diego, CA – Irenic
24 – Denver, CO – Bluebird
25 – Kansas City, MO – Crossroads
27 – Austin, TX – Parish
28 – Dallas, TX – Granada
29 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall

JUNE
1 – Washington, DC – 930 Club
2 – Philadelphia, PA – World Café Live
3 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
4 – Boston, MA – Paradise

Wussy: Forever Sounds [Album Review]

Wussy Forever Sounds Shake It Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Wussy delivers one of their best sonic experiences to date. Album Review: At this stage in their career you must give a standing ovation to Chuck Cleaver and Lisa Walker for Wussy’s growth. Forever Sounds is their sixth full length and is a testament to … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Angry Angles – “Things Are Moving”

Here is a great find coming out on Goner records in the spring. The Fire Track today is from Angry Angles which is Jay Reatard and Alix Brown from his pre-Blood Visions days. “Things Are Moving” can be found on the self-titled compilation that features released and unreleased songs from the couple. The album includes … Read more

Robert Pollard: Of Course You Are [Album Review]

Robert Pollard Of Course You Are Fire Records [2016] Fire Note Says: The Oracle of Dayton flips the script on his 24th(?) solo effort. Album Review: If ever there was a valid complaint about the Guided By Voices legend Robert Pollard’s solo output it is that over the course of his long and storied career … Read more