Video Premiere: Company Of Selves – “Presidential Model”

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After just featuring Fleeting Youth Records last week in our Indie Does It Best: Five Labels You Should Be Supporting and talking about their focus on indie, punk and garage genres, the label throws us a new one – escape rock from New York’s Company Of Selves.

The band’s debut record, Butterfly Handlers & Memory Travelers, is out this Friday and today TFN is premiering the video for “Presidential Model.” You only need to watch the video once to get a good feel of Company Of Selves – Their music (and video) is a mind bend! If you like that edge of rock, Company Of Selves is for you as “Presidential Model” pulses with an intensity that is about a woman beginning to awake from a world of mind-controlled imprisonment that is based on a book written by Brice Taylor. Deep stuff for a Monday I know but think of it as the perfect jolt to shake out the weekend cobwebs.

The band itself is comprised of a crew of friends that have been playing around New York for some time and is led by the multi-talented Christopher Hoffman. He currently plays in several other bands and also is a songwriter, composer, cellist, as well as working with such artists as Marianne Faithfull, Ryan Adams, Iron & Wine, Craig McDean and Michael Pitt.

The music and video today speaks for itself as I think the track is very Eels meets the apocalypse. You really can’t go wrong with that combo – so check it out and then head on over to Fleeting Youth and pre-order your copy today HERE!

Metric: Pagans In Vegas [Album Review]

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Metric Pagans In Vegas Universal Music Group [2015] Fire Note Says: Metric prove that selling out isn’t always a bad thing. Album Review: It really all started going sideways once Metric committed to doing the theme song for the third Twilight movie, Eclipse. That song, written by film score composer Howard Shore, bore zero resemblance … Read more

Martin Courtney (Real Estate frontman) – Many Moons / 500 Deluxe LP

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Here is a record annoucement you may have missed but take note because I think you will dig it. Many Moons is the debut solo album from Real Estate songwriter and frontman Martin Courtney. It is out via Domino on October 30th, 2015. The deluxe LP edition is limited to 500 copies on coke bottle … Read more

Father John Misty: “The Night Josh Tillman Came To Our Apartment”

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Father John Misty has delivered a new video for “The Night Josh Tillman Came To Our Apartment,” which is a standout from I Love You, Honeybear, his acclaimed album. The new visual was helmed by writer-director-producer Drew Pearce (Iron Man 3, Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation).

Father John Misty has extended his 2015 tour schedule in support of I Love You, Honeybear. Please find a complete list of tour dates below.

Tour Dates
Sep. 18 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre #
Sep. 19 – Shakopee, MN – Festival Palomino
Sep. 20 – Madison, WI – Orpheum #
Sep. 21 – Covington, KY – Madison Theatre #
Sep. 23 – Columbus, OH – LC Pavillion **
Sep. 24 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre **
Sep. 25 – Rochester, NY – Anthology **
Sep. 26 – Boston, MA – Boston Calling
Sep. 28 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live **
Sep. 29 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz **
Sep. 30 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre ** [Sold Out]
Oct. 01 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City **
Oct. 03 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival
Oct. 05 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom #
Oct. 07 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant #
Oct. 08 – Louisville, KY – Palace Theatre #
Oct. 09 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall #
Oct. 10 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival
Oct. 12 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre **
Oct. 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Outdoor stage)
Oct. 15 – Las Vegas, NV – Pool at the Cosmopolitan **
Oct. 16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern ** [Sold Out]
Oct. 17 – Los ANgeles, CA – The Wiltern ** [Sold Out]
Oct. 18 – San Francisco, CA – Treasure Island Music Festival
Oct. 22 – Galway, IE – Roisin Dubh
Oct. 23 – Belfast, UK – Mandela Hall
Oct. 24 – Dublin, IE – Vicar Street [Sold Out]
Oct. 26 – Sheffield, UK – Plug [Sold Out]
Oct. 27 – Cambridge, UK – The Junction [Sold Out]
Oct. 28 – London, UK – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire [Sold Out]
Oct. 29 – London, UK – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire [Sold Out]
Oct. 31 – Paris, FR – Pitchfork Music Festival Paris
Nov. 01 – Bologna, IT – Locomotiv
Nov. 02 – Munich, DE – Strom
Nov. 03 – Weisbaden, DE – Schlachtof
Nov. 04-08 – Reykjavik, IS – Iceland Airwaves
Nov. 06 – Wangles, DE – Weissenhauser Strand
Nov. 09 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso
Nov. 10 – Brussels, BE – Ancienne Belguique
Nov. 11 – Nantes, FR – Stereolux
Nov. 12 – Lyon, FR – Epicerie Moderne
Nov. 13 – Koln, DE – Luxor
Nov. 15 – Stockholm, SE – Berns Hotel
Nov. 16 – Copenhagen, DK – Vega [Sold Out]
Nov. 17 – Copenhagen, DK – Vega [Sold Out]
Nov. 21-22 – Mexico City, MX – Corona Capital Music Festival
Dec. 03 – Auckland, NZ – St. James Theatre
Dec. 05 – Berry Park, AU – Fairgrounds Festival
Dec. 06 – Brisbane, AU – Max Watt’s
Dec. 08 – Sydney, AU – Sydney Opera House
Dec. 09 – Melbourne, AU – Forum
Dec. 10 – Melbourne, AU – Forum [Sold Out]
Dec. 12 – Geelong, AU – Meredith Music Festival [Sold Out]
Dec. 11-13 – Perth, AU – Disconnect Festival
** w/ Mikal Cronin
# w/ Tess & Dave

The Friday Fire Track: Woolen Men – “Life In Hell”

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Woolen Men play an angular punk influenced DIY music in the Pac-NW tradition of Dead Moon and the Wipers that is both throwback and progressive in the same beat. Their single and featured Friday Fire Track today, “Life In Hell,” showcases this energetic sound with its quick foot tapping beat and sharp lyrics. The three … Read more

Kishi Bashi “String Quartet Live!” / LTD 500 Signed Copies

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We just reminded you about Joyful Noise Recordings in our Indie Label feature yesterday and today JNR once again proves why! Kishi Bashi has a new album titled String Quartet Live! out November 13 and there is a great looking VIP edition to pick up. The limited VIP Edition is pressed on Cyan & Red … Read more

La Luz: “You Disappear”

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La Luz has just shared their new video for “You Disappear.” It is in support of their latest, Weirdo Shrine, and incorporates some far-out 3-D visuals that anyone at home with a pair of 3-D glasses (which were complementary in every copy of the band’s new record) can enjoy.

Tomorrow, the band inaugurates an ambitious 32-date European tour with a set at the Incubate Festival in Tilburg. Dates are below.

Tour Dates:
09.18.15 – Tilburg, NL – Incubate Fesival
09.19.15 – Leffinge, BE – Leffingeleuren Festival
09.20.15 – Haldern, DE – Haldern Pop Bar
09.21.15 – Hamburg, DE – Aalhaus
09.22.15 – Lund, SE – Mejeriet
09.23.15 – Stockholm, SE – Geronimos FGT
09.24.15 – Oslo, NO – Cafe Mono
09.25.15 – Copenhagen, DK – Stengade
09.26.15 – Berlin, DE – Berlin Independent Night
09.28.15 – Prague, CZ – Klub 007
09.29.15 – Vienna, AT – Rhiz
09.30.15 – Schorndorf, DE – Manufaktur ~
10.01.15 – Freiburg, DE – Slow Club
10.02.15 – Brescia, IT – Lio Bar
10.03.15 – Bologna, IT – Covo Club
10.05.15 – St. Gallen, CH – Millionaires Club
10.06.15 – Zürich, CH – Bogen F >
10.07.15 – Lyon, FR – Marché Gare @
10.08.15 – Montpellier, FR – Les Internationales de la Guitares
10.09.15 – Barcelona, ES – La [2] De Nitsa
10.10.15 – Madrid, ES – Villamanuela Festival
10.11.15 – Lisbon, PT – Casa Independente
10.13.15 – Bilbao, ES – Kafe Antzokia
10.14.15 – Bordeaux, FR – Iboat
10.15.15 – Paris, FR – Batofar
10.16.15 – Brighton, UK – Bleach
10.17.15 – Manchester, UK – The Eagle Inn
10.19.15 – Glasgow, UK – The Hug & Pint
10.20.15 – Leeds, UK – Brudenell Social Club
10.21.15 – Cardiff, UK – Moon Club
10.22.15 – London, UK – Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen
10.23.15 – Brussels, BE – Madame Moustache
10.24.15 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso

~ – w/ Vetiver
> – w/ Ladylamb
@ – w/ Crocodiles

Mike Krol: Turkey [Album Review]

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Mike Krol Turkey Merge Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Mike Krol gives you a short but fun fuzzy rocker in Turkey. Album Review: 19 minutes. That is what you get on Mike Krol’s Merge debut Turkey. 19 minutes of feedback heavy indie rock that catches your ear fast and then quickly dissipates. This is Krol’s … Read more

Low: Ones And Sixes [Album Review]

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Low Ones And Sixes Sub Pop Records [2015] Fire Drill Album Review: You always know what you are going to get with Low. The longtime and forever pioneer of the Slowcore movement, Low’s soft intricate and complex compositions will wow you both sonically and vocally. On the group’s eleventh record, Ones and Sixes, vocalists Mimi … Read more

Wavves: “Way Too Much”

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With their fifth studio album, V, on it’s way, Wavves is sharing the music video for “Way Too Much”. Directed by Jack Wagner, the video was shot at an Underground Empire Wrestling event and depicts the violent world of professional wrestling. Sound fun – right?

Also stick around at its conclusion as the video is accompanied by an interview with frontman Nathan Williams. V is due out October 2nd through Ghost Ramp / Warner Bros. Records and the band has a full national tour that runs through October. See dates below.

Wavves Tour Dates:

9/8/15 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune *
9/9/15 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom *
9/10/15 – San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s *
9/11/15 – Orange County, CA @ Constellation *
9/12/15 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour *
9/14/15 – Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom *
9/15/15 – San Diego, CA @ North Park *
9/16/15 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom *
9/18/15 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk *
9/19/15 – Dallas, TX @ Prophet *
9/20/15 – Lawrence, KS @ Granada *
9/21/15 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre $
9/22/15 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity $
9/24/15 – Milwaukee @ Rave $
9/25/15 – Chicago, IL @ The Vic $
9/26/15 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre $
9/27/15 – Toronto, ON @ Opera House $
9/29/15 – Columbus, OH @ Newport $
9/30/15 – Philadelphia, PA @ TLA $
10/2/15 – Brooklyn, NY @ St Vitus $
10/3/15 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall $
10/5/15 – Boston, MA @ Paradise $
10/6/15 – New York, NY @ Irving $
10/7/15 – Washington DC @ 930 Club $
10/8/15 – Chapel Hill @ Local 506 $
10/9/15 – Athens, GA @ 40 Watt $
10/11/15 – Houston, TX @ HOB Peacock $

* w/ Twin Peaks and Swimmers
$ w/ Twin Peaks and Steep Leans

Guided By Voices – Briefcase 4 / 1500 Commie Red Vinyl

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He has done it again! Robert Pollard has combed back over the cutting floor and pulled together Suitcase 4: Captain Kangaroo Won The War. The 4 CD set will offer another 100 unreleased songs from GBV. Following tradition with the 4 CD only release Suitcases of the past there is a Briefcase vinyl LP that … Read more

Say Hi: Bleeders Digest [Album Review]

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Say Hi Bleeders Digest Barsuk Records [2015] Fire Drill Album Review: Say Hi is Seattle’s Eric Elbogen and he has been making records under this moniker since 2002. His ninth, Bleeders Digest, is an album about vampires and a sequel to Impeccable Blahs (2002). Say Hi’s sound has not changed much over the years and … Read more

Indie Does It Best: Five Labels You Should Be Supporting

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Who buys music anymore? Do you? I hope you said yes! While anybody can create a record label, it doesn’t necessarily translate into success. There are tons of indie labels out there but to do it right it takes some wits. I believe the five labels below not only have a strong foundation but have … Read more

Castle Face Records: The Blind Shake / The Fresh & Onlys

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Castle Face always does a nice job of filling your vinyl needs and the latest from the excellent Live in San Francisco series has arrived. Minneapolis’ The Blind Shake is the next offering in the series and it sure to tear your speakers up! The first pressing is available in limited Ultra clear vinyl plus … Read more

Surfer Blood: “Grand Inquisitor”

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Following the release of their third LP, 1000 Palms, earlier this year on Joyful Noise, Surfer Blood has shared the new animated video for album track “Grand Inquisitor.” Surfer Blood has also announced a fall tour in support of 1000 Palms that includes dates across both Europe and North America — see below for a full list of upcoming shows.

Tour Dates:
9/19: Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix*
9/20: Tilburg, Netherlands @ Incubate Festival
9/21: Köln, Germany @ Blue Shell*
9/22: Paris, France @ L’Espace B*
9/24: Birmingham, UK @ Hare & Hounds*
9/25: Glasgow, UK @ Broadcast*
9/26: Hull, UK @ Adelphi*
9/27: Newcastle Upon Tyne @ The Cluny*
9/28: Norwich, UK @ Norwich Arts Center*
9/30: London, UK @ Tufnell Park Dome*
10/1: Manchester, UK @ Deaf Institute*
10/2: Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club*
10/3: Southampton, UK @ The Joiners*
10/4: Bristol, UK @ Thekla*
10/5: Brighton, UK @ The Hope*
11/6: Tampa, FL @ Crowbar
11/9: Washington, DC @ TBC
11/10: Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade
11/11: Hamden, CT @ The Space
11/12: Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street Nightclub
11/13: Providence, RI @ Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel^
11/14: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom^
11/15: Portland, ME @ State Theatre^
11/17: Montreal, QC @ Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre^
11/18: Ottawa, ON @ TBC
11/19: South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground^
11/20: Rochester, NY @ Anthology^
11/21: Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom^
11/22: Toronto, ON @ The Drake
11/23: Kingston, NY @ BSP Kingston
11/24: Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
11/25: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Upstairs
11/27: Baltimore, MD @ TBC
11/28: Raleigh, NC @ TBC
* w/ Eternal Summers
^ w/ Nate Ruess

Gary Clark Jr.: The Story Of Sonny Boy Slim [Album Review]

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Gary Clark Jr. The Story Of Sonny Boy Slim Warner Bros. Records [2015] Fire Note Says: There is no denying it – Gary Clark Jr. can play! Album Review: Gary Clark Jr. has exploded since his 2012 Blak and Blu album put him on the map with its bluesy rock that was both soulful and … Read more

The Dear Hunter: Act IV – Rebirth In Reprise [Album Review]

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The Dear Hunter Act IV: Rebirth In Reprise Cave & Canary Goods/Equal Vision Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Casey Crescenzo continues the Dear Hunter story – with diminishing returns. Album Review: Since we last checked in with the titular character in The Dear Hunter series, mastermind Casey Crescenzo has tasted the sweet flavor of artistic … Read more

Kiska – 100 Red in Milky Clear / 500 Total Pressed

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Philadelphia 4-piece alternative rock outfit Kiska –formerly known as Desoto Jones (Deep Elm), has a new self-titled album due out October 30th via Spartan Records. The LP was produced by Vince Ratti (Circa Survive, The Wonder Years, Superheaven, Balance & Composure) and comes in several differnet variants. You can pick up a copy HERE. First … Read more

Stream Yung’s Debut EP For Fat Possum – Album out 9/18

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Today you can check out the new EP from Denmark’s Yung, “These Thoughts Are Like Mandatory Chores,” which is out 9/18 on Fat Possum/Tough Love Records. This is the first official stateside release for the Aarhus quartet. They are a band to watch for sure as the group provides a nice mix of indie guitar … Read more

Albert Hammond Jr.: “Caught By My Shadow”

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Strokes guitarist, Albert Hammond Jr. has just released a new music video for his song “Caught By My Shadow” from his current solo full length, Momentary Masters. The video was shot as a “part 2” continuation story from his video for “Losing Touch.” Both videos were shot in Morocco by director, Lauren Briet.

Albert Hammond Jr. is currently on tour. His North American dates are below.

9/15 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
9/16 – Detroit, MI @ The Shelter
9/17 – Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
9/19 – Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa
9/20 – Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair
9/21 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
9/22 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom (on sale July 31)
9/26 – Washington, DC @ Landmark Music Festival
9/29 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
9/30 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In
10/2 – New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks
10/2-4 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival
10/5 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues – Bronze Peacock
10/6 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues – Cambridge Room
10/7 – Norman, OK @ Opolis
10/8 – Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s
10/9-11 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival
10/12 – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
10/13 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
10/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom
10/16 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
10/25 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
10/26 – Vancouver, BC @ Venue
10/27 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
10/29 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10/30 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen
10/31 – Denver, CO @ Lost Lake Lounge
11/2 – Des Moines, IA @ Vaudville Mews
11/3 – St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club
11/4 – Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
11/6 – Columbus, OH @ The Basement
11/7 – Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church Philadelphia

Various Artists: Aquabear Legion Volume 5 [Album Review]

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Various Artists Aquabear Legion Volume 5 Aquabear Legion [2015] Fire Drill Album Review: If you live outside of Ohio you might be surprised to know that the Buckeye State has some kick ass music. Well, this new compilation from Aquabear Legion will easily enlighten your perspective with material from some bands you might already know … Read more

Sub Pop Reissue Two Indie Classics – Ugly Casanova & Built To Spill

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So if you have been going back and building you vinyl collection by searching out some of your earlier indie favorites you will find out real fast it can be expensive! The good news is that slowly some of these titles are coming back into print and thanks to Sub Pop you can add Ugly … Read more

Destruction Unit’s New Album Free at Adult Swim

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Arizona’s Destruction Unit is back today to release their new album Negative Feedback Resistor in its entirety in partnership with Sacred Bones Records and Adult Swim. The album is available FOR FREE digitally via Adult Swim and available for purchase on CD and vinyl via Sacred Bones Records. You can download a copy HERE. The … Read more