Heliotropes A Constant Sea Manimal Vinyl [2013] Fire Note Says: All girl Brooklyn four piece drop a very satisfying sludge-filled, psych-pop debut. Album Review: Every day, it seems, there comes down the pike another new band brandishing remnants and half-remembered pieces of yesteryear’s sound. From 60’s girl group to 70’s stoner rock and 80’s new … Read more
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are releasing Little Moments, a new EP featuring four tracks recorded in frontman and primary songwriter Alec Ounsworth’s home studio. The EP is currently available for stream, download and pre-order of a limited edition run of 500 signed and numbered 10-inch vinyl copies HERE. Album Details: 10″ Vinyl version of … Read more
Here is the official new video from Washed Out for “Don’t Give Up,” from the forthcoming album Paracosm. Directed by acclaimed designer Kate Moross and filmed at London Zoo, “Don’t Give Up” pairs the animal kingdom to the smooth sounds of Washed Out. Visually it is a great looking video – especially if you are … Read more
Jackson Scott Melbourne Fat Possum Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Jackson Scott hits one out of the park on his debut record. Album Review: Do yourself a favor, don’t read any more about Jackson Scott after you read this review, until you hear his debut lp, Melbourne. I did a little research after I received … Read more
Elway Leavetaking Red Scare Industries [2013] Fire Note Says: Elway’s pop-punk stylings in Leavetaking are full throttle from start to finish. Album Review: Elway is definitely the best band ever named for a quarterback taken in the storied first round of the 1983 NFL draft. Sorry Laces Out Marino! (not a real band), Jim Kelly: … Read more
Deap Vally Sistrionix Island Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Deap Vally bring a familiar bolt of rock forward with their own style. Album Review: Rock n roll will never die and LA group Deap Vally are a good example why. The duo made up of guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Troy and drummer Julie Edwards create … Read more
The new Sebadoh album, Defend Yourself, will be available via Joyful Noise Recordings in the following formats: VIP-Exclusive: TRI-COLORED VINYL w/ bonus 7″ (tri-colored red, yellow, & blue vinyl, limited to 500 hand-numbered copies, includes bonus 7″ record, & die-cut album jacket. Available to VIPs Only) Limited edition RED VINYL w/ bonus 7″ (opaque red … Read more
The Dismemberment Plan is getting excited to play songs from Uncanney Valley, the group’s first album of new music in 12 years, throughout the country this fall. Playing festival dates including Riot Fest (Chicago and Denver), Laneway Festival (Detroit), and Fun Fun Fun Fest (Austin), The Dismemberment Plan will also play clubs in major cities … Read more
You can now watch the newest video from Beady Eye titled “Shine A Light”. I am not sure about you but this dinner with Liam and the boys looks somewhat intense! “Shine A Light” will be released on August 18th as a double A-side with “World’s Not Set In Stone.” Beady Eye’s album BE is … Read more
Day 3 at Cincinnati’s Bunbury Music Festival was even hotter but that absolutely did not slow the bands or fans down from having a good time. Even a quick 20 minute early evening shower couldn’t hold the show back. Belle & Sebastian, Black Joe Lewis , The National and many others all had great shows … Read more
Superchunk “Me & You & Jackie Mittoo” b/w “Sunset Arcade” Merge Records [2013] I love that we can once again get hyped up over a new Superchunk record. Their last album, Majesty Shredding, found the band back in perfect form and from the sounds of this 7-inch, their next full length, I Hate Music (out … Read more
Day 2 at Cincinnati’s Bunbury Music Festival brought higher temperatures but that did not stop any of the artists from putting on killer sets. You can read below what several of our writers had to say about the fun at day 2 and we hope you enjoy the pictures! Saturday (Day 2) Culture Queer (Bud … Read more
Gauntlet Hair Stills Dead Oceans Records [2013] Fire Note Says: With their second album the electro-noise duo move closer to the mainstream – but only a little. Album Review: On their 2011 self-titled debut, Denver-via-Chicago duo Gauntlet Hair appeared to be one of many like-minded acts operating with a clear and obvious debt to Animal … Read more
Baeblemusic Concert Music Videos: The Thermals – Live At The Launch Pad Watch the full video at Baeblemusic.com
Here is the video for first single “Tell Me” from the sophomore album from LA’s Soft Metals titled Lenses. The video was pulled from a film created for the Seattle Erotic Art Festival. The film is “Hardcore” (by Erin Frost and Shaun Kardinal) and basically is a make out session. Tour Dates 7/19 – San … Read more
Interpunk has just listed Refused Everlasting EP exclusively on orange vinyl and limited to 500 copies! This is the first vinyl pressing in over 15 years of this classic Refused EP. You can pick up a copy HERE.
The Fire Note has been all over Rose Windows since they released their excellent debut on Sub Pop Records just a month ago. Their new album, The Sun Dogs, was *Headphone Approved* (TFN review HERE) and the record has been spinning at TFN headquarters ever since. The Fire Note had the chance to catch up … Read more
Bell X1 Chop Chop BellyUp Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Bell X1’s 6th LP is assured while being subdued. Album Review: Ireland’s Bell X1 has changed up their sound with their sixth studio album Chop Chop. The country’s second biggest band after U2 worked with The National producer Peter Katis and with Thomas Bartlett, who … Read more
The Cleaners From Venus Volume 2 (Box Set) Captured Tracks [2013] Fire Note Says: The second set of reissues from The Cleaners From Venus is even better than the first! Album Review: The first volume of the Captured Tracks reissue series of Cleaners From Venus was a game changer. It came wrapped up in a … Read more
The Fire Note was on the ground this past weekend for Cincinnati’s Bunbury Music Festival. The bands, festival organizers and the Queen City put on a great show for all that attended. Check out what some of our writers had to say and enjoy the pictures from Day 1! Friday (Day 1) The Features (Main … Read more
Casey Black Lay You In The Loam CatBeach Music [2013] Fire Note Says: Casey Black crafts a deep album that tightens its grip with each listen. Album Review: Casey Black’s fourth LP Lay You In The Loam faced an uphill battle with me. Black has a baritone voice that is distinct and either one you … Read more
On September 14, internationally acclaimed ensemble Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club brings its world tour to the U.S. for a run of dates that will hit New York, San Francisco, Austin, Atlanta, Indianapolis and a number of markets in between. The 15-member lineup includes Latin Grammy award winners Omara Portuondo and Eliades Ochoa, trumpeter Guajiro … Read more
Below is the brand new track “Elevator” from psychedelic post punks, TV Ghost! Their new LP ‘Disconnect’ comes out 9/3 on In The Red Records. The Gothic vocals and sprawling guitars already have us ready for the full length!
Not much info on this Ty Segall release yet although Drag City does not seem much into limited vinyl so we can assume it will be a nice black. With that said you can now pre-order the new Ty Segall record Sleeper on vinyl out August 20 HERE. Also enjoy the little commercial for the … Read more
Gregory Alan Isakov The Weatherman Suitcase Town Music [2013] Fire Note Says: Gregory Alan Isakov’s third full length may just be his best! Album Review: Sometimes there is just nothing better than a softly played indie-folk record like The Weatherman, the third full-length album from Gregory Alan Isakov. The album is full of his confident … Read more