John Wesley Coleman “Whisper Mountain” b/w “Everything’s Gone Grey” Spacecase Records [2013] Here is a nice little 7-inch that we discovered during our Austin travels. It is the new release from self-proclaimed trash poet, novelist and songwriter John Wesley Coleman. He is a member of Austin’s The Golden Boys but this solo outing finds him … Read more
Daughn Gibson Me Moan Sub Pop Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Very unique sophomore record from Daughn Gibson will bring love and hate! Album Review: If you are familiar with Daughn Gibson’s debut All Hell from last year then you already know this dude has an interesting deep baritone for a voice. You combine this … Read more
Elusive Parallelograms Fragments Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: Elusive Parallelograms show solid chops and song schizophrenia on Fragments EP Album Review: If I were a psychologist evaluating Milwaukee’s prolific Elusive Parallelograms, some of these terms might pop up: schizophrenia, bipolar, post-traumatic stress. By no means am I trying to give Elusive Parallelograms new Fragments EP … Read more
New Politics A Bad Girl In Harlem RCA Records [2013] Fire Note Says: With their sophomore album, New Politics breaks away from their gritty, indie roots, trading it in for a pop rock, punk sound. Album Review: A Bad Girl in Harlem, the sophomore album from New Politics, takes a short walk away from the … Read more
Old 97’s and Drive-By Truckers – sounds like a can’t miss tour. Check the few dates for this great pairing below. Tour Dates 11/01/13 – Royal Oak – Detroit, MI – w/ Drive-By Truckers 11/02/13 – Phoenix Ballroom – Toronto, ON – w/ Drive-By Truckers 11/03/13 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY – w/ Drive-By … Read more
Here is a cool offering from Big School Records on the new Graham Repulski. One-of-a-kind test pressings – limited to 5 total – with unique screen/printed jacket and poster. Artwork/design by P.M. Printing. You can read our review of Cop Art HERE. Hurry if you want one – HERE!
Robert Pollard Honey Locust Honky Tonk Guided By Voices Inc. [2013] Fire Note Says: One of Robert Pollard’s strongest solo outings to date! Album Review: I know that these days a solo record from Robert Pollard is almost expected as he typically releases two albums under his own name a year. This streak actually goes … Read more
Thundercat Apocalypse Brainfeeder [2013] Fire Note Says: Thundercat’s sophomore effort is a psychedelic soul experience. Album Review: Stephen Bruner, playing under the name Thundercat, returns with a solid second outing in Apocalypse. Thundercat collaborated with Flying Lotus on this album and the spacey, trippy sounds reflect the two artists’ sensibilities. On Apocalypse you’ll find a … Read more
Future Bible Heroes Partygoing Merge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: After an eleven year hiatus Stephin Merritt revives the Future Bible Heroes brand. And it was worth the wait. Album Review: Stephin Merritt is a titan. The Mount Rushmore of indie is almost certainly carved with his face on it (along with Pollard, Malkmus and … Read more
Here is a nice looking picture disc edition The Sunlandic Twins from Of Montreal on Polyvinyl Records. The album was originally released in 2005 and is considered by some as one of their most cohesive and adventurous records. Featuring Of Montreal favorites such as “Wraith Pinned to the Mist,” “Oslo in the Summertime,” “So Begins … Read more
Deafheaven Sunbather Deathwish Inc. [2013] Fire Note Says: The most hyped metal album in years lives up to its over-sized ambition. Album Review: From Stereogum’s Album Of The Week designation to Pitchfork’s Best New Music tag, Deafheaven’s sophomore album, Sunbather, has certainly been getting a lot of attention in the indie music blogosphere. Some have … Read more
Owen L’ami Du Peuple Polyvinyl Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Chicago’s Owen delivers thoughtfully constructed indie rock. Album Review: I have to admit that when I first heard this album I was very skeptical. I started asking questions: “Can someone be too indie for their own good?” and “Why does it sound like Owen’s emulating … Read more
Oblivians Desperation In The Red Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Memphis legends return with a strong blast of garage punk! Album Review: A funny thing happed over the 15 years that have passed since the Oblivians last put out an album. Hard, fast and dirty garage rock exploded, then died off, and has exploded again. … Read more
Castle Face records always does a nice job with their vinyl and now they have pressed more copies of White Fence – Cyclops Reap. Their is a magenta and red,white,blue variant available and both come with a bonus flexi and a download code. You can pick up a copy HERE. You can read our review … Read more
Son Volt is an interesting story in 2013 because you still can’t talk about Jay Farrar without mentioning his previous band Uncle Tupelo, Tupelo’s break up and then Tupelo writing partner, Jeff Tweedy, which formed Wilco. Although I do feel in 2013 that the discussion can be brief so we are going to move on! … Read more
You can check out the new video from The Appleseed Cast below. “Great Lake Derelict” will sure crack you up and I would not recommend switching to their clothing style any time soon!
Jersey City’s Banquets is heading out on tour in support of their sophomore Self-Titled LP which was released in May on Black Numbers. You can order the record from Black Numbers HERE. Banquets will be joined by Nightmares For A Week on the second leg of the tour. Dates are listed below. Banquets are also … Read more
Below is the information for vault package #17 from Third Man Records. Looks like another winner! WILLIE NELSON & FRIENDS LIVE AT THIRD MAN RECORDS 3-sided double LP with a gatefold sleeve of the Willie Nelson & Friends concert, with performances as of yet unreleased and unheard! Featuring Willie Nelson, Jack White, Neil Young, Leon … Read more
Pity Sex Feast Of Love Run For Cover Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Pity Sex makes an instantly familiar but irresistible album with Feast of Love. Album Review: A band with the name Pity Sex is asking for attention. You may think that the name is a cover-up for inconsequential mediocre music (think LMFAO, or … Read more
Teenage Guitar Force Fields At Home Guided By Voices Inc. [2013] Fire Note Says: Teenage Guitar gives Robert Pollard an entire new canvas for his creativity and art! Album Review: “In Bob We Trust” is a motto that is used quite frequently around TFN headquarters and is especially utilized when a more challenging record from … Read more
Boards Of Canada Tomorrow’s Harvest Warp Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Tomorrow’s Harvest may not quite live up to the hype, but is a warm, moody listen all the same. Album Review: Part of me thinks that a big portion of the mystique surrounding Boards of Canada and their latest album, Tomorrow’s Harvest, is just … Read more
Beady Eye have announced several big shows across seas starting in November. For Beady Eye web members pre-sale starts tomorrow at 9am. November Tour 2013 Sun 10th: Glasgow Barrowlands Tue 12th: Leeds O2 Academy Wed 13th: Newcastle O2 Academy Fri 15th: Manchester Academy Sat 16th: Manchester Academy Mon 18th: Wolverhampton Civic Hall Tue 19th: Portsmouth … Read more
You can new snag a new split 7″ from Sleeping Bag & Mike Adams At His Honest Weight, entitled “Heavyweights”. The two Bloomington, Indiana bands each offer one new track and one cover of the other band. This split 7″ is co-released with Joyful Noiese Recordings and Jurassic Pop. The release is limited to 300 … Read more
Phoenix has a new video for “Trying To Be Cool.” The video is was made with two film crews swapping shots every 25 seconds, that gives this one a very unique angle. You can read TFN review of Bankrupt! HERE and see the video below.
On July 8th, Beck releases another single titled “I Won’t Be Long” which like “Defriended” will be available on 12″ with a 14 minute long extended mix on the B-side. Enjoy the track below and find the 12″ HERE.