The Breezes The Breezes Self-Released [2012] Fire Note Says: The Breezes deliver a diverse, eclectic mix of classic rock-style tunes that never take themselves too seriously. Album Review: “Whoo! Explosions!” Thus begins the self-titled debut album from The Breezes, a Montreal-based band whose brand of quirky guitar-based pop swerves wildly from style to style, never … Read more
The Strokes have just launched “One Way Trigger” from what we will assume a new record released later this year. Check it out below!
Here is a split vinyl that will be sought after on the Intranet soon. It is a Manchester Orchestra and Thrice clear 12-inch that features cover songs by each band. Manchester Orchestra featuring O’Brother handles Don’t Speak (No Doubt cover) while Thrice offers up I Want You (She’s So Heavy) (Beatles Cover). Here is the … Read more
The Psychic Ills are releasing their fourth studio record, One Track Mind, on February 19 via Sacred Bones Records. Sacred Bones just put up pre-order info for a nice limited vinyl copy. The details and video for “One More Time” are below. You can order the limited vinyl HERE. Vinyl Detail: Limited edition of 250 … Read more
Ty Segall & Mikal Cronin Reverse Shark Attack In The Red Records [2013] Fire Note Says: A timely reissue of a little heard and excellent collaboration from two highly regarded artists! Album Review: The only question I had going into my first listen of the reissue of this 2009 collaborative album was not would it … Read more
The Chaw The Chaw Self-Released [2012] Fire Note Says: The Chaw’s self-titled debut is injected with ample amounts of stylistic grooves and swagger! Album Review: Here we find ourselves presented with the Cali based band The Chaw which offers a heady mix of blues and classic psychedelic styles. Stephen Schreffler (Guitar), Jarrod Taylor (Guitar), Joe … Read more
The Pogues The Very Best Of The Pogues Shout! Factory Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Shout! Factory reminds us of why The Pogues were important. Album Review: Both modern folk and Celtic punk have had an upswing in popularity over the last several years so a new Best Of reissue covering the beloved Irish-English punk … Read more
Lee Bains is out on tour in support of their latest record There Is A Bomb In Gilead. You can check out if they are coming to a town near you below. WINTER TOUR DATES Jan 31 @ Caledonia Lounge – Athens, GA Feb 1 @ The Milestone – Charlotte, NC Feb 2 @ Golden … Read more
The 2013 AUSTIN PSYCH FEST is April 26-28 which is just 13 weeks away and the 1st line up announcement already looks great! On FEB 5TH the 2nd line up for the FESTIVAL will be released. Bands Confirmed Below: BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB • THE BLACK ANGELS • DEERHUNTER • TINARIWEN • CLINIC • WARPAINT … Read more
The Flaming Lips and Warner Bros. Records have announced the long-awaited release of The Terror, their thirteenth studio album, on April 2nd in the U.S., and April 1st through Bella Union in Europe. The album was produced by the band’s long-time collaborator Dave Fridmann and The Flaming Lips at Tarbox Road Studios. It is comprised … Read more
Norwegian indie-pop quintet Highasakite have released the first single ‘Son of a bitch’ off their US debut EP, In and Out of Weeks, set to be released March 5 on Propeller Recordings. Comprised of Ingrid Helene Håvik (vocals, zither), Trond Bersu (drums), Øystein Skar (synths), Marte Eberson (synths), and Kristoffer Lo (guitar, percussion, flugabone, tuba), … Read more
On March 5th, Sub Pop Records will reissue the entirety of The Thermals classic label discography – More Parts Per Million, Fuckin’ A, and The Body, The Blood, The Machine – on vinyl. All three releases will be available on limited edition, colored vinyl and are available now for pre-order at Sub Pop.com Sub Pop … Read more
The Traditional Fools The Traditional Fools In The Red Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Early Ty Segall band is reissued by In The Red, and you are going to want this for your collection! Album Review: If I give you three key pieces of information, you will most likely be able to figure out exactly … Read more
Free Energy Love Sign Free People Records [2013] Fire Note Says: No rough edges here. Nor much of anything interesting. Album Review: You know how wedding receptions are. There are people there from age two to eightytwo. Something must be done about the music. Concessions must be made. But the bride and groom, they need … Read more
Akron/Family are returning with their new album, Sub Verses, on April 30th by Dead Oceans Records. Hear “No-Room” below: Spring Tour DatesTour Dates: 01/29/13 Santa Barbara, CA: Muddy Waters 01/30/13 La Jolla, CA: UCSD – The Loft 02/01/13 Sacramento, CA: Blue Lamp 02/02/13 San Francisco, CA: The Fillmore 03/09/13 Denton, TX: Dan’s Silverleaf (35 Denton) … Read more
Acclaimed Oregon troubadour Tim Hardin is one of the most influential and respected singer-songwriters of all time, not that the man himself cared much for the title. On February 12th, Reason To Believe will be released as it pays tribute by collecting specially recorded cover versions from the impressive likes of Screaming Trees legend Mark … Read more
Warner Bros. Records has signed Australian rock group The Rubens to its roster. The band – which is brothers Sam Margin (vocals/guitar), Elliott Margin (keyboards), and Zaac Margin (guitar), plus their longtime friend Scott Baldwin (drums) – hail from the tiny rural town of Menangle in New South Wales (pop. 327) and have been on … Read more
Deap Vally announced today the worldwide premiere of their video “Lies” off of their debut- 4 song EP Get Deap to be released in North America on April 9 through Cherrytree, Communion, Interscope and Island Records. The EP was produced by Lars Stalfors (The Mars Volta, Matt and Kim, and Funeral Party). You can watch … Read more
The Night Marchers Allez Allez Swami Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Night Marchers return after a 5 year absence with the rambunctious Allez Allez! Album Review: Look no further if you want some solid rock n roll that has punk roots, talent at every instrument and a commanding lead vocal that will consistently get … Read more
Holopaw Academy Songs Volume 1 Misra Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Academy Songs Volume 1 is a record you are certain to keep coming back to. Album Review: Certain records make you keep coming back to them, even when at first you aren’t really sure why. They aren’t necessarily catchy at first, but there’s something … Read more
Half Hearted Hero Whatever Animal Style Records [2013] Fire Note Says: This album is great. It has good melodies, vocals, and lyrics. I’ll give it another listen for sure. Album Review: The album Whatever is by the band Half Hearted Hero; a New Bedford, MA based band that specializes in… music. Actually, I’m not sure … Read more
Deerhoof Breakup Song 7” Flexi Disc Book Joyful Noise Recordings [2012] In the world of vinyl something unique most certainly will grab our attention. That is the case with the newest album from Deerhoof titled Breakup Song that was originally released on Polyvinyl Records back in September. This new format of Breakup Song was issued … Read more
BRMC recently announced that their sixth studio album, titled Specter At The Feast, is set for release March 19 on Abstract Dragon / Vagrant. Today the band has released “Let The Day Begin,” the first single from the new album. The track is available for free download on the band’s site (BlackRebelMotorcycleClub.com) by signing up … Read more
You can now snag a limited edition 7″ from Jagjaguwar featuring two previously unreleased songs (“Now The Fall,” “Ricochet”) recorded during the sessions for Dinosaur Jr.’s 10th album, I Bet On Sky, issued in 2012. You can pick up the 7-inch HERE. Dinosaur Jr. Now The Fall / Ricochet Track Listing: A1. Now The Fall … Read more
The Black Angels have announced the upcoming release of their eagerly anticipated new album. Indigo Meadow will arrive in stores and online on April 2nd. The Black Angels’ most revelatory collection thus far, Indigo Meadow marks the Austin, Texas-based band’s fourth full-length release, following 2010’s acclaimed Phosphene Dream. Once again The Black Angels prove themselves … Read more