Here is a ska favorite. This exclusive second press on pink/yellow swirled vinyl is limited to 500 copies. The record is pressed at 45rpm for optimal sound quality and housed in a full color gatefold jacket & center Labels, complete with lyrics. You can pick up a copy HERE. Track Listing 1 Sell Out 3:46 … Read more
Dive Index is an electro-acoustic collaborative project headed up by producer Will Thomas. Their new album, Lost In The Pressure, features vocals by Isaiah Gage and Simone White which gives the record two distinct feelings. Dive Index’s new video, “Push And Shove,” represents one of those feelings as it pairs a mid-tempo groove with subtle … Read more
Boris Noise Sargent House [2014] Fire Note Says: Listening to Boris can feel like a new cultural experience. Album Review: Boris is a difficult band to describe. The Japanese trio, which for a time carried a fourth member, has been incredibly prolific in their 18+ year career. Noise is their 19th LP but their first … Read more
LA duo, Girlpool have just released their latest single from their forthcoming self-titled EP called “Blah Blah Blah.” It is a quick two minute in your face type of riot grrrl rock that is totally raw and delivered with only a guitar, bass and vocal harmonies. The two piece, made up of Cleo Tucker (Guitar) … Read more
Death From Above 1979 The Physical World Last Gang Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Death From Above 1979 prove there is such a thing as life after death. Album Review: Jesse F. Keeler (a.k.a. MSTRKRFT) chokes the life out of his bass while Sebastian Grangers fervently pounds away and vocalizes his thoughts. During “Always On,” … Read more
Caribou Our Love Merge Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Caribou returns after a four year absence with a drop dead gorgeous record. Album Review: Dan Snaith burst into our consciousness as Manitoba in 2003, with the classic album Up in Flames. After a name change to Caribou following that album’s release, Snaith continued releasing one … Read more
Beach Slang Cheap Thrills On A Dead End Street EP Tiny Engines [2014] Fire Note Says: Beach Slang add another strong EP to their resume. Album Review: This new EP from Beach Slang makes one solid point – it is time for a full length. Stop giving us these short power EPs that just feel … Read more
Allo Darlin’ We Come From The Same Place Slumberland Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Allo Darlin’ return with another smooth indie pop record that just might be their best! Album Review: Allo Darlin’ are a London-based four piece that is fronted by the silky smooth pop vocals of Australian Elizabeth Morris. With their third record, … Read more
Here is the first taste of The Lone Bellow’s follow up to their critically acclaimed self-titled debut. The album will be released in early 2015 and was produced by Aaron Dessner of The National. The first track to be released is titled “Then Came The Morning,” which you can here below. “Then Came The Morning” … Read more
The Smith Street Band’s upcoming album, Throw Me In The River, is now available for pre-order at SideOneDummy. The pressing is limited to 1,000 total copies, with 500 on yellow vinyl and 500 on yellow, red and black starburst. The album will be released on January 21st and you can pick up a copy HERE.
Here is a good way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Veruca Salt’s American Thighs. A new pressing from Newbury Comics on exclusive clear red vinyl. The LP is direct metal mastered and pressed on 180-Gram wax that is limited to 300 pieces. That is a really low pressing number for this record and Newbury, … Read more
Sharon Jones is set to sing the national anthem for the NFL game tonight, Monday, October 6th. The game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins will be broadcast live from Maryland’s FedExField at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Sharon Jones is a cancer survivor who spent most of 2013 recovering from pancreatic cancer and … Read more
Cincinnati’s MidPoint Music Festival was once again a success this year with another solid lineup. I will be the first to admit that when I initially scanned the 150 plus bands I didn’t think the offerings were quite as good as last year but after attending, I would say MPMF did alright! From better venues, … Read more
Ex Hex Rips Merge Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Ex Hex debut backs up its album title! Album Review: Ex Hex has quickly become one of the best female power trios on the music scene today. The band is lead by Mary Timony, which through the mid 90′s she fronted the Matador Records band Helium, … Read more
Sydney’s Boson Higgs deliver plenty of true blues driven and distortion soaked rock on their debut single “Blacktop.” The track may not be new or fresh when it comes to its musical roots but Boson Higgs put the right dose of spirit and energy behind its grinding riffs to make your foot tap along with … Read more
Weezer Everything Will Be Alright In The End Republic Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Weezer make a record I think fans will enjoy! Album Review: Is it cool to really like Weezer in 2014? Absolutely not! Is it east to target them and put Rivers Cuomo and the boys under a microscope? Absolutely yes! Will … Read more
The Rural Alberta Advantage Mended With Gold Saddle Creek Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Rural Alberta Advantage show their heart beat on Mended With Gold. Album Review: Canadian indie rock trio, The Rural Alberta Advantage have a big heart. It is the same big heart that has been beating since their 2009 debut Hometowns … Read more
Straight Arrows Rising HoZac Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Australian garage rockers with plenty of fuzz and lots of actual tunes! Album Review: This Australian based band led by Own Penglis is guaranteed to jump to the head of the garage rock class with their sophomore album, Rising. Rising is kind of album that jumps … Read more
Rancid will release their new album titled …Honor Is All We Know on October 27 via Hellcat / Epitaph Records. Honor Is All We Know is Rancid’s eighth studio album and was produced by Bad Religion guitarist and Epitaph CEO Brett Gurewitz. The album is the follow up to their 2009 Hellcat / Epitaph release … Read more
The Fire Note’s September Bandcamp feature is kicking off fall with 10 artists that should be on your campfire playlists. In this edition you will find some sludge from France, pop punk from Cleveland, a returning band from Florida and music from Rapid City, South Dakota. As always, make sure you Discover, Support & Share! … Read more
Ready to go to the moon? Weezer is already there on their new video for “Back To The Shack.” It is the lead single to their new record Everything Will Be Alright In The End which is out next week. The video was directed by Warren Fu (Daft Punk, the Killers, Julian Casablancas, Haim) — … Read more
King Tuff Black Moon Spell Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Kyle Thomas returns to cast his Black Moon Spell. Album Review: In my opinion, it could be argued that King Tuff’s Was Dead was one of Burger Records’ most important reissues. Not to demean his self-titled Sub Pop debut follow up but I … Read more
Today’s Friday Fire Track is a new song off the debut self-titled full-length from Chicago’s Exit Verse. The group is sort of an indie supergroup as it features singer/guitarist Geoff Farina (Karate, Secret Stars, Glorytellers), drummer John Dugan (Chisel, Edsel) and bassist Pete Croke (Brokeback, Tight Phantoms). If you are a big Karate fan, like … Read more
The Kooks Listen Astralwerks Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Kooks attempt growth! Album Review: For a record I never have need to listen to again, The Kooks’ Listen is actually okay. The sorta-skiffle of the past is cast aside for lots of squawky Bernie Worrell- style funky squelches, lots of “Up With People” choruses. … Read more
So far, we have covered indie-folk, indie artists and now for our final spotlight installment on the MidPoint Music Festival – Rock n Roll! I know this is all some festival goers will want to see, hear and live so below you will find 10 artists that will be perfect for beer chugging, head rocking … Read more