Quasi Mole City Kill Rock Stars [2013] Fire Note Says: Quasi’s eighth album is a head trip that encompasses every twist and turn the band has made in their 20 year existence. Album Review: This long running Portland duo, Sam Coomes and Janet Weiss, have been making music as Quasi since the mid 90’s. Janet’s … Read more
Connections Body Language Anyway Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Body Language continues Connections catchy lo-fi formula! Album Review: Columbus, Ohio’s Connections once again embrace their lo-fi roots here and hopefully don’t mind that every article on the band always links them with Guided By Voices. This happens of course for several obvious reasons as Body … Read more
Red Fang Whales And Leeches Relapse Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Red Fang’s third album fails to surprise nor does it completely disappoint either. Album Review: When I first heard “Prehistoric Dog” off Portland stoner-metal band Red Fang’s debut album I was more or less convinced that these guys were the future of metal – … Read more
Here is the first video from Ty Segall’s latest solo album, Sleeper (TFN Review), released a few months ago on Drag City Records. This video broadcasts the song’s edgy paranoia all across the little big screen, and not even Ty Segall himself is spared by this monster vision. Look out – “The Man Man” is … Read more
Smiths legend Johnny Marr has thrown his support behind them, John Robb has named them the best new band in Manchester and having stared in Dr Martens current advertising campaign, Manchesters The Minx have announced their new single, (Can You Find) My Head?. This UK band has some well deserved hype as they have The … Read more
Mutual Benefit Love’s Crushing Diamond Fat Possum Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Mutual Benefit release a spectacular sounding debut! Album Review: I love it when a debut hits all the right notes from the start. That is the way I feel about the proper debut from Mutual Benefit, Love’s Crushing Diamond. The record does not … Read more
Diane Coffee My Friend Fish Western Vinyl Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Diane Coffee’s fuzzy, colorful debut is a wonderful surprise. Album Review: Would you believe that a former Disney Channel star had made one of the most exciting debut indie albums of 2013? No it’s not Britney Spears. Not Justin Timberlake. Not Selena Gomez. … Read more
The Crytearions I See What It Is and I am Scared Dramacore [2013] Fire Note Says: One man bedroom band creates rude, crude niche punk. Album Review: Ok Crytearions, I get it: you’re a shitty, lo-fi one man bedroom punk act from Co Mayo, Ireland. Your second release I See What It Is and I … Read more
White Fence is the featured band on the inaugural release of the Live in San Francisco series from Castle Face Records! White Fence played two nights in a row at Amnesia and Castle Face captured the magic. There is a limited ultra clear vinyl that includes an alternate, lenticular cover, available at Castle Face HERE. … Read more
Ty Segall has turned into one of the busier artists around and before the year is out you can add Gemini to the list. From Drag City: “Gemini begat Twins. Gemini + volumes = Twins. In other words, Gemini is the Twins demos, recorded between 2010 and 2012 by Ty Segall and Eric Bauer. Some … Read more
You heard about Painted Palms on Friday in our Fire Track feature and now you can pick up their limited vinyl release of 300 white copies. For their debut full-length Forever, the duo pairs classic pop structures with modern electronic production to create instantly memorable melodies that show no sign of their virtual patchwork beginnings. … Read more
What are you doing late tonight? How about a little Dismemberment Plan on your tube! The band will be playing “Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer” off their first record in 12 years, Uncanney Valley (TFN Review) as well as “Invisible” as a web exclusive.
Failure, the influential rock band who disbanded in 1997, have confirmed what had been rumored in recent weeks: the band has reunited and will play their first live show in over fifteen years on Feb. 13 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. “Once you put aside all the historical baggage, hype, regrets, etc., … Read more
The Fire Note is pleased to provide the album stream for Brother Dege’s third record, How To Kill A Horse. The album will be released tomorrow (11/5) on GolarWash Labs & Records. You may already be familiar with Brother Dege if you follow Quentin Tarantino soundtracks. In 2012, Brother Dege’s “Too Old to Die Young,” … Read more
Holy Ghost! Dynamics DFA Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Holy Ghost! could use another exclamation point or two on the latest, Dynamics. Album Review: Holy Ghost’s sophomore LP, Dynamics, had a lot to live up to. While not universally fawned upon by the public, their eponymous debut had a lot of great moments and it … Read more
Dent May Warm Blanket Paw Tracks [2013] Fire Note Says: Dent May’s latest provides a Warm Blanket of smooth, quirky indie pop. Album Review: Dent May’s music doesn’t sound like the product of someone from Mississippi. From the opening chords of “Turn Up the Speakers,” it’s apparent that this is no “southern rock” album, if … Read more
San Francisco psych-pop duo Painted Palms have their full-length album Forever duo out January 14th on Polyvinyl Records. Today’s “fire” track features their 60’s pop-inspired single “Spinning Signs” which should build some anticipation for some early quality 2014 music!
Less Than Jake See The Light Fat Wreck Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Get your skank on – Less Than Jake are back with their fun style of ska-punk! Album Review: It may surprise some of our readers that Less Than Jake have been a band for 21 years now. That actually is probably older … Read more
White Denim Corsicana Lemonade Downtown Music [2013] Fire Note Says: White Denim pours a tall cool glass of their blend of classic guitar rock. Album Review: White Denim, the Austin TX four piece, comes blasting out of the gate on their new album Corsicana Lemonade. These guys are all over the map when it comes … Read more
Villebillies launch the captivating “Love Is Kind Of Crazy” video featuring an eerie sample from the late great Dusty Springfield’s “Spooky.” Hailing from the Louisville, KY the Villebillies feature three main vocalists that mix rap verses with infectious, melodic hooks and intricate soulful harmonies. Anyone remember the Fun Lovin’ Criminals then you might like Villebillies. … Read more
Do you know about Daddy? Well find out from Happy Jawbone Family Band’s new video. It is jangly fun!
Here is a Record Store Day Black Friday release from Lightning Rod Records that looks interesting. Blind Boys of Alabama, Jason Isbell and John Paul White are featured on a split 7-inch. Both songs are currently featured on High Cotton : A Tribute to Alabama which is currently available. You can hear Isbell/White song below … Read more
Kim Deal “Are You Mine” b/w “I Wish I Was” Self Released [2013] It’s great to see that The Breeders are out in full force this year as Last Splash continues to sweep the world—seriously, if you haven’t seen them, do yourself a favor (they just added some new dates in December). But their busy … Read more
With fans and critics across the world welcoming the return of The Breeders with open arms, the band has added two more dates to the the Last Splash 20th Anniversary Tour. The new engagements will take place on December 29th in New Orleans and New Year’s Eve in Austin, TX. Kim Deal, Kelley Deal, Jim … Read more
October is almost over but it wouldn’t be complete without our monthly Bandcamp installment! Below is our October Bandcamp picks featuring artists that deserve your ear. Once again they are in no particular order and you can click on the image to land on their Bandcamp page. Discover, Support & Share! [easyrotator]erc_26_1383185131[/easyrotator] -Feature by Scot … Read more