Weezer – “King Of The World” [Video]

Weezer returns April 1st with another self-titled record or the “White Album” as it is being called. “King of the World” is the newest single from the group and it is totally Weezer with its big chorus and whoa whoas.

Can’t say that anything we heard so far from the White Album is going to top their last record Everything Will Be Alright In The End but we will just wait and see. As always – just enjoy the ride!

You can also pre-order the record HERE. The first 400 orders will receive Special Tri-color vinyl. The next 4,000 orders will receive Limited White vinyl. All orders after that will receive Black vinyl.

Tracklist:
01 “California Kids”
02 “Wind In Our Sail”
03 “Thank God For Girls”
04 “(Girl We Got A) Good Thing”
05 “Do You Wanna Get High?”
06 “King Of The World”
07 “Summer Elaine And Drunk Dori”
08 “L.A. Girlz”
09 “Jacked Up”
10 “Endless Bummer”

Strange Faces: Stonerism [Album Review]

Strange Faces Stonerism Autumn Tone Records [2015] Fire Drill Album Review: The first song you will hear from Chicago’s Strange Faces debut sounds like you are listening to a stereo at the far end of train tunnel. If you think that sounds odd, then you should excuse yourself from this review because the bands fuzzy … Read more

Graham Repulski: High On Mt. Misery [Album Review]

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David Bowie: Blackstar [Album Review]

David Bowie Blackstar Columbia Records [2016] Fire Note Says: There will only ever be one Bowie! Album Review: Released on his 69th birthday (1/8/16), and as fate would have it, two days before David Bowie would die, “Blackstar” finds the iconic rock chameleon staring down the Grim Reaper. In the album’s 10-minute title track, Bowie … Read more

Cage The Elephant: Tell Me I’m Pretty [Album Review]

Cage The Elephant Tell Me I’m Pretty RCA Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Cage The Elephant returns with an impressive fourth LP. Album Review: When I heard the first single, “Mess Around,” from Cage The Elephant’s latest album, I was less than impressed. The same was true with the album as a whole. However, after … Read more

Hinds: Leave Me Alone [Album Review]

Hinds Leave Me Alone Mom + Pop Music [2016] Fire Note Says: Hinds debut is full of new band synergy. Album Review: Madrid’s Hinds have had plenty of underground hype since they released their demos back in 2014. Fast-forward to present day and the scene is even more saturated with the Hinds type of fuzzy … Read more

Bruce Springsteen: The Ties That Bind – The River Collection [Album Review]

Bruce Springsteen The Ties That Bind: The River Collection Columbia Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Springsteen revisits The River in this majestic box set. Album Review: In 1980, Bruce Springsteen released the only double album of his career, “The River.” While the New Jersey-based singer/songwriter had already been on the covers of Time and Newsweek … Read more

David Bowie – “Lazarus” [Video]

The news couldn’t be any sadder this morning to hear that David Bowie had succumbed to a very private 18 month battle with cancer. His impact on the music scene and the catalog he left will be remembered and played by generations to come, which is a refreshing thought as the music world mourns his passing.

Bowie just released his latest album, Blackstar, on Friday and the “Lazarus” video is a new classic. Bowie has always pushed boundaries and today, more so than ever, “Lazarus” is an exclamation mark on his artistry. RIP Thin White Duke – you will be greatly missed but never forgotten. David Bowie 1947-2016.

Premiere Friday Fire Track: Joseph Airport – “When It Left His Hand”

TFN receives messages all the time asking what is going on with the Dayton, Ohio music scene because they love it. I know we are biased, but I think our monthly Bandcamp feature has backed up the Gem city talent. Well, today’s premiere Friday Fire Track is further evidence, as the Dayton-Detroit based band Joseph … Read more

Neon Indian: VEGA INTL. Night School [Album Review]

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Surfer Blood – “Point Of No Return” [Video]

Surfer Blood kicked off the new year with a US tour in support of 2015’s 1000 Palms (TFN Review), their third LP and first release for Joyful Noise Recordings. The band has now shared a video for 1000 Palms track “Point of No Return.”

Directed by Jeremy S. Collins, it follows an imaginative young boy who has his own idea of what the world should look like, using Surfer Blood’s track as the soundtrack to his adventures. You can check out thier tour dates below.

Surfer Blood Tour Dates
1/7 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom* (16+)
1/8 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Teragram Ballroom* (KCRW presents, all ages)
1/9 – Cayucos, CA @ Cayucos Veterans Hall* (all ages)
1/10 – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room*
1/12 – Santa Barbara, CA @ SOhO Restaurant and Music Venue* (all ages)
1/13 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst Club Atrium* (KZSC Santa Cruz 88.1 presents, 16+)
1/14 – Visalia, CA @ Cellar Door* (21+)
1/15 – Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s* (KCRW presents, all ages)
1/16 – Flagstaff, AZ @ The Green Room* (16+)
1/17 – Santa Fe, NM @ Skylight Santa Fe* (all ages)
1/19 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective~ (all ages)
1/20 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada% (all ages)
1/22 – Mobile, AL @ The Merry Widow+ (21+)
1/23 – Gainesville, FL @ The Wooly& (18+)

with:
* Cayucas
+ Dommel Mosel, Cosmonaut On Vacation
~ Junebug Spade, Wallclouds
% Sealion

Joseph Airport: Recording Lake Superior [Album Review]

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Track Premiere: Gladiola – “Greatest Hits”

Boston band Gladiola is an easy like. The group has a classic indie college vibe that possesses the blended sound of Mac McCaughan (Superchunk), Walt Mink, and The Waterboys. It is the type of jangle that is fun to root for and our premiere track today, “Greatest Hits,” should get you onboard.. The laid back … Read more

Sincola – “Bitch” [Video Classic]

Looking for some 90’s attitude? Look no further than Austin’s Sincola! “Bitch” is their statement track from the 1995 album What the Nothinghead Said on Caroline Records. Vocalist Rebecca Cannon, kicks it where it counts with her direct vocals and makes it really easy to sing along.

Sincola had a follow up with 1996’s Crash Landing in Teen Heaven, and opened for the Toadies, Joan Jett, and Morphine, among others. Even with some hype, not every band makes it and Sincola sadly called it quits in 1997 after Caroline fell apart.

Dr. Dog Announces New Album / Tour

Dr. Dog will warn you that the band had a call to action before their new record. It was simple – record a great pop album. Well coming out February 5th via ANTI- Records, you can hear if they achieved their goal as Dr. Dog returns with The Psychedelic Swamp. You can listen to the … Read more