Screaming Females are back with “Ancient Civilization”, a primal shredder from their split 7″ with Wisconsin’s Tenement, out now on Recess Records (buy HERE). You can hear the new track below and catch the band’s raucous live show on tour this winter! Tour Dates 11/5 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick Lounge 11/6 – St. … Read more
The Flaming Lips will release a brand new six-song EP featuring new music inspired by Summit Entertainment’s upcoming feature film Ender’s Game, which hits theaters on November 1st. The title track “Peace Sword (Open Your Heart)” was written exclusively for the film, while the remaining five tracks were all inspired by the book upon which … Read more
The Head And The Heart Let’s Be Still Sub Pop Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Head and the Heart’s sophomore release has a fresh sound ready for heavy rotation. Album Review: The Head and the Heart’s latest album, Let’s Be Still, is finally out, and it does not disappoint. The band’s sophomore release is … Read more
The Fire Note is proud to present a premiere track from singer/songwriter Chris Zurich. “The Sounds” is off his new self-released debut Black Ink that is due out tomorrow October 15th. This song showcases Zurich’s voice and guitar work which fused together creates an intesity that he controls with each emotional line. “The Sounds” is … Read more
Anna Calvi One Breath Domino Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Anna Calvi proves why Brian Eno called her “the best thing since Patti Smith.” Album Review: On Anna Calvi’s self-titled debut she drew comparisons to PJ Harvey, Jeff Buckley and (what?) even Bruce Springsteen. However, her virtuoso guitar playing and Edith Piaf-esque voice defied those … Read more
The new album from artist Mathew Sawyer is called Sleep Dreamt A Brother and it’s out October 15 (tomorrow) in the U.S. via Fire Records. The premiere of single “October All The Time” is a perfect fit for this month as its fragile but elegant structure will ease you into the Fall season. It also … Read more
CHVRCHES The Bones Of What You Believe Glassnote Records [2013] Fire Note Says: CHVRCHES debut album or the death of the guitar in pop music – discuss. Album Review: There has been some debate around The Fire Note about the relative merits of Scottish trio CHVRCHES and their much-hyped debut album, The Bones Of What … Read more
What is a Friday “Fire” Track you ask? It is a song that should propel you into the weekend with something fresh, new and cool. This 1st edition is from Dead Gaze out of Oxford, Mississippi. Their debut album Brain Holiday is out October 22th on the FatCat Records imprint Palmist. “Runnin’ On The Moon” … Read more
The new album from Maria Taylor, Something About Knowing, is now available for PRE-ORDER! The album is not in stores until October 29th but if you order from Saddle Creek Records (HERE), they will ship it to you two weeks early on October 15th. The LP is pressed on a nice looking translucent teal vinyl … Read more
R.E.M. released the 25th anniversary of their first major label album Green earlier this year. As the band has disbanded we get the chance to look back at this group’s impressive catalog. I’ve selected a deep cut (a song not released as a single) from each of the band’s 15 albums that are worth exploring … Read more
The Kinks Muswell Hillbillies (Deluxe Edition) Universal Music UK [1971; 2013] Fire Note Says: Kinks klassic gets loaded up with great bonus material! Album Review: After “Lola” and its accompanying album (1970’s Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One,), The Kinks had a good deal of bargaining power: the single took the world by … Read more
Tim Kasher Adult Film Saddle Creek Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Tim Kasher returns to a more straightforward rock sound on his solo sophomore album. Album Review: Tim Kasher is still best known as the frontman for Cursive and The Good Life, but Adult Film represents his sophomore solo record. To call Kasher theatrical is … Read more
Lisa Papineau Blood Noise Neurotic Yell Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Lisa Papineau‘s Blood Noise is a moody weave of beauty and darkness. Album Review: It‘s always my job as a music journalist to expand my horizons and branch out. With Lisa Papineau‘s new album Blood Noise, that‘s exactly what I did. It‘s funny though, … Read more
Buffalo Tales Roadtrip Confessions Foyle Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Buffalo Tales’ tunes ramble and tremble on a roadtrip through Americana (by way of Australia). Album Review: It seems like every few years a slew of bands are lauded for “bringing back” roots rock, folk rock, Americana, whatever you want to call it. One only … Read more
The intent of our Label Profile feature is to simply highlight a record label that we feel aligns with our own belief here at The Fire Note that music is an experience. Today we profile Animal Style Records. A huge thanks to Matt Medina for taking the time to answer our questions. Make sure you … Read more
Bird Nest Roys Me Want Me Get Me Need Me Have Me Love Captured Tracks/Flying Nun Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Reissue compiles Aukland band’s entire recorded output and reminds us of Flying Nun Records’ enormous impact. Album Review: I’ll admit it right up front: I love Kiwi-pop. I love Flying Nun for all the … Read more
Janelle Monáe The Electric Lady Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy [2013] Fire Note Says: Is The Electric Lady starting to run out of juice? Album Review: When Janelle Monáe started to garner mainstream attention with 2010’s The ArchAndroid, her style was totally unique. Equal parts James Brown, David Bowie, Lauryn Hill, and Alan Parsons, Monáe combined … Read more
It has been another banner year for Robert Pollard and now the Circus Devils marks the second time in six months that two Pollard projects have released in one day. You heard that right – Todd Tobias and Bob Pollard have whipped up another cast of tales with not one but two records. My Mind … Read more
“Baby don’t lie, don’t lie to me – it’s going to come back on you!” is the line that will get stuck in your head from Tim Easton’s video for “Don’t Lie” which premiered today over at Popmatters. The singer/songwriter currently resides in Nashville and brings the flavor of the city to his new album … Read more
Wymond Miles’ second full length LP for Sacred Bones Records comes out a week from today, but you can hear the album in it’s entirety right now as it’s streaming at The Fader HERE. He’ll be playing a record release show in his hometown of San Francisco on the 17th at The Eagle and shortly … Read more
Have you missed Broken Bells? The collaborative between Shins frontman James Mercer and producer Danger Mouse have just released an album teaser for their new record After The Disco due out January 2014. You can get excited below!
The Dismemberment Plan Uncanney Valley Partisan Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Dismemberment Plan recaptures some of that old magic on their first album in 12 years. Album Review: The Dismemberment Plan hasn’t put out a record in 12 years, which is an eternity in the indie rock world. What made the break even harder … Read more
Albert Hammond Jr AHJ Cult Records [2013] It’s nice to hear Albert Hammond Jr. back with his solo work. The Strokes guitarist has not released any new material since his 2008 sophomore album, ¿Cómo Te Llama?. Both of his solo full-length records never tried too hard to separate themselves from The Strokes’ recordings, which I … Read more
Mazzy Star Seasons of Your Day Rhymes Of An Hour Records [2013] Fire Note Says: After a 17 year break, Mazzy Star stays true to their soft, folksy sound with the release of Seasons of Your Day. Album Review: Some albums have a very seasonal feel, like Everything in Transit via Jack’s Mannequin (summer) or … Read more
The Fire Note is pleased to provide the album stream for Lisa Papineau’s third and newest solo record, Blood Noise, which is due out tomorrow on Neurotic Yell Records. You may already know her name as Papineau has previously done vocals for M83 and Air. From the praiseful hope of “Little Light” to the ceremonial … Read more