Look Mexico, ever true to their punk rock roots, have announced that they will be releasing their first two EPs, So Byzantine (self-released) and The Crucial (Lujo Records) on vinyl for the first time ever. The album, So Crucialtine is out now and was released on the band’s Holy Hell Records label, which was entirely … Read more
Green Day is back on track and have announced three live club dates to kick off their 2013 tour next month. For these shows, the band will visit smaller intimate venues, including The Fox Theater in Pomona, CA on March 10th, The Marquee in Tempe, AZ on March 11th and Tricky Falls in El Paso, … Read more
Atoms For Peace AMOK XL Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: Atoms for Peace’s AMOK takes us deeper down the electronica rabbit hole. Album Review: After fronting the musical monolith that is Radiohead, what do you do with yourself? Maybe you branch off a bit and indulge deeper into some of your favorite musical tastes that … Read more
Arlo Aldo Zelie Teamadelle Music [2013] Fire Note Says: Arlo Aldo arrives on the alternative folk music scene with their debut album, Zelie. Album Review: With their debut album Zelie, Arlo Aldo demonstrates a firm arrival onto the alternative folk music scene. The band is many different things, borrowing sounds from folk, blues, indie, country, … Read more
Mount Moriah Miracle Temple Merge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Mount Moriah offer a lesson in restraint on their engaging sophomore outing Miracle Temple. Album Review: Mount Moriah’s new sophomore record, Miracle Temple, is one of those albums that just gets embedded in your head as it plays with its countrified rhythms, charismatic lead vocals … Read more
A brand new studio album from The National is slated for a May release on 4AD. This forthcoming release is follow up to the critically acclaimed High Violet (2010), which brought the band global critical and commercial success. Following the announcement of their return to New York on June 5th at Barclay’s Center, The National … Read more
Warner Bros. Records’ The Wild Feathers just released the music video for “The Ceiling” which you can see below. The track will be included on their self-titled debut album this summer, which was produced by Jay Joyce (Cage the Elephant, the Wallflowers, Emmylou Harris). The Wild Feathers have been on the road since January for … Read more
Metallica, in conjunction with their friends C3 Presents, are pleased to announce the lineup for the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival, to be held at Belle Isle in Detroit, MI on June 8 and 9. Headliners will include Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rise Against, Deftones and Bassnectar, while the festival will also feature … Read more
Johnny Marr The Messenger Sire/ADA Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The long awaited “real” debut from guitarist Johnny Marr. Album Review: Johnny Marr is best known as the creative mind and guitarist for The Smiths. Since that historic groups split, Marr has spent the last 20 years playing with a diverse set of artists that … Read more
Big Dick Big Dick Dirt Cult Records [2013] Fire Note Says: If you like post punk, you are going to love Big Dick. Album Review: I almost passed on this record without giving it a listen. How can a band named Big Dick be any good? It has to be some sort of moronic jokey … Read more
Ex Cops True Hallucinations Fat Possum Records [2013] Fire Note Says: So much style, it doesn’t need flare. Album Review: This album is odd, for a couple of different reasons. First of all is its mellow mood. In a world filled with high-energy indie rock, Ex Cops presents a simple, quiet record. Many of the … Read more
Taking queues from classic pop, rock’n’roll, and Americana, New York’s Hollis Brown combines raw rock sensibilities with sweet melodies and hearfelt lyrics to create a rich, warm sound that can fill any room. The combination of an urban upbringing and throwback musical influences of traditional blues contributed heavily to the band’s sound. The band’s new … Read more
Below you can see the new video “Atlantis” from STRFKR’s new album Miracle Mile. Miracle Mile was released on Polyvinyl Records this week in the US and will see UK retail on April 1st. You can read our review of Miracle Mile HERE.
Following their performance at the GRAMMY’s last week, Denver-based band The Lumineers sold over 66 thousand copies of their GRAMMY-nominated self-titled debut album to achieve Platinum sales status. Since its release last April by Dualtone, the album has sold over 1 million total records, and this week was #6 on the overall Billboard chart. The … Read more
I think many of us can agree that vinyl brings back an increased art and creativity to the packaging which compliments the music it holds. Sure I remember a cow skin Aerosmith CD and a buffalo hair covered Juliana Hatfield disc but a creative vinyl jacket is much more interesting. That being said here is … Read more
Below is the new video “Just A Ride” from the UK’s Virginmarys. The Virginmarys will be headlining their own UK show’s in late February to promote their debut album, the King Of Conflict which enjoyed a simultaneous release both in Europe (DoubleCross Records) & in the States (Wind-up Records) last week. The Virginmarys head out … Read more
Popstrangers Antipodes Carpark Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Popstrangers Antipodes is an unconventional album that gives back if you’re willing to put in the time. Album Review: Who knew that of all places, New Zealand could surprise and give us more talent? They’ve brought us Ruban Nielson, Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s front man, and now they … Read more
Ra Ra Riot Beta Love Barsuk Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Ra Ra Riot return with a kinetic, easygoing album that asks: “can robots love too?” Album Review: Ra Ra Riot trades in strings for synths on their third album, a short but sweet set of eleven upbeat, optimistic tracks that barely breaks the half-hour … Read more
King Tuff will be reissuing Was Dead April 30 on Burger Records. There is a limited pressing of 2000 LPs with 500 being color and 1500 in black. You can pre-order Was Dead HERE. Below is King Tuff’s description on this reissue. “I think it was 2006. I recorded mostly late at night, in a … Read more
Hidden Shoal is excited to announce the upcoming release of I Razor, the soundtrack album for the no-budget experimental feature film directed by Todd Tobias. The I Razor soundtrack, to be released by Hidden Shoal in May 2013 in conjunction with the DVD release of the film, comprises work by Todd Tobias and Circus Devils … Read more
Beach Fossils Clash The Truth Captured Tracks Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Beach Fossils change the sonic output but retain the quality! Album Review: What is the saying? All good things must come to an end? Well Beach Fossils won’t be the first lo-fi basement do-it yourself band to move out of the cellar as … Read more
Tom Morgan Orange Syringe Fire Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Orange Syringe is a stark and beautiful record that is well worth checking out. Album Review: Let’s get one thing out of the way right now; no one is ever going to call Tom Morgan a great singer. His vocal range is limited and is … Read more
Dawn McCarthy & Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy What The Brothers Sang Drag City Records [2013] Fire Note Says: McCarthy and Billy pay respect to one of the most famous pairs in rock history. Album Review: I will be the first to admit that an album of Everly Brothers covers seems to be a stretch even for … Read more
Artist: Survival Knife Hometown: Olympia, WA. Artists With Similar Fire: Unwound / Hot Snakes / Drive Like Jehu If you were a big Unwound fan then Survival Knife is a group you have been waiting for. Survival Knife features Justin Trosper (guitar/vocals) and Brandt Sandeno (guitar) from Unwound, as well as Meg Cunningham (bass/vocals) from … Read more
Call it the new way to do things or just simply smart but Kickstarter increasingly has projects from bigger artists with some great packages. Today we are highlighting the new one from John Vanderslice. The core of the project is to purchase his two records on vinyl, a new LP titled Dagger Beach and a … Read more