Lincolnshire band Lost Souls have just released a new video for “Black Eyes”. The single will release on January 21st. The band fuses a more traditional Brit-rock sound with small elements of electronica to create their sound. The group shows promise and is one to watch in 2013. Check out the video below: Lost Souls … Read more
Sufjan Stevens Silver & Gold: Songs For Christmas Asthmatic Kitty Records [2012] 59 songs at an almost 3 hour running time is a ton of Christmas but when you are talking about the quirky and confident Sufjan Stevens this is the collection for your indie music aficionado. Stevens also gives you an 80-page booklet, stickers, … Read more
Sometimes what you don’t do is as important as what you do. Brandt Brauer Frick have made name for themselves producing techno without the technology, using classical instruments in preference to synthesizers and computers. It’s a negative that’s had positive results. On the Berlin trio’s third album Miami, once again it’s what Brandt Brauer Frick … Read more
Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine announced today that the first official single from their forthcoming album TEMPER TEMPER is entitled “RIOT” and will be available at all digital providers on January 15th. “Riot” is the first official single from their fourth studio album TEMPER TEMPER set for release February 12, 2013. The album … Read more
Joyful Noise Recordings just announced their 2013 Flexi Disc Series. It looks to have a stellar lineup as it features new unreleased recordings from 12 of their favorite bands – released monthly on square, single-sided, clear 7″ Flexi Discs. Each release is exclusive to the series and is limited to just 1,000 copies on Flexi … Read more
Huey and the New Yorkers is the solo project of Huey Morgan, the provocative frontman of Brooklyn’s own ‘Fun Lovin Criminals’. He recently hit the streets of London the other day and raised money for Help for Heroes which provides practical direct support to the UK’s wounded, injured and sick Service personnel, veterans, and their … Read more
Like many of you, The Fire Note is always looking for some quality new Christmas music around this time of year. Depending on your taste it can be a little difficult to navigate the onslaught of releases but we found some albums that I think will make your eggnog go down smoother! Various Artists Christmas … Read more
Artist: Go Tell The Eskimo Hometown: London, England Artists With Similar Fire: Phoenix / Arcade Fire / DIIV Along with the local support from BBC Radio and Radio 1, Go Tell The Eskimo is catching the attention of audiences across their native UK thanks to their unique brand of electric induced indie rock. The Smoke … Read more
In early 2012, during a rare break in STRFKR’s touring schedule, multi-instrumentalist Josh Hodges retreated to secluded Astoria, Oregon. But this time, rather than completely isolating himself to work on new material (as had always been the case in the past), Hodges invited the other members to visit often and truly collaborate in the process … Read more
Nashville, TN’s Wild Cub premiered their new official video for “Thunder Clatter” today. Directed by Will Holland and for the first time featuring the band – as well as a multitude of instrument-armed friends. “Thunder Clatter,” recently reached #2 on Hype Machine’s Most Popular Tracks chart, is from Wild Cub’s debut album Youth, released on … Read more
Gainesville punk rock band Hot Water Music has announced plans to release Live in Chicago on limited edition 3xLP and 2xCD+DVD on January 15 via No Idea Records. Fans are invited to pre-order Live in Chicago now at NO IDEA RECORDS. Recorded at the Metro in Chicago on February 1-2, 2008, Live in Chicago boasts … Read more
Bad Books have announced new tour dates for 2013 in support of their recently released sophomore album II. Upcoming Tour Dates: * = The Front Bottoms, Weatherbox FEBRUARY 13 – Newport, KY – Thompson House* 14 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean* 15 – Pontiac, MI – The Pike Room* 16 – Columbus, OH – The … Read more
Mudhoney is gearing up to release their 9th album, Vanishing Point, on April 2, 2013 through Sub Pop. Mark Arm spoke with SPIN earlier this week about the recording of the album, and shared touring plans and what fans can expect from the album (see SPIN.com interview December 11).
Do you want to get into vinyl but afraid of the technology? Do you love vinyl but have no idea how it works? Well thanks to the fine folks at Furnace Record Pressing you can now download a nice printable copy of their Vinyl Record Playback: Demystified infographic poster right HERE and find the tech … Read more
The Bronx have a new album titled Bronx (IV) releasing Feb. 4 in UK/EU, Feb. 5 in the USA, and Feb. 8 in Australia/New Zealand. The pre-order is up and running HERE. You can get the record on red vinyl, buy a shirt and get a fortune cookie with a download to an unreleased track. … Read more
#10 Red River Dialect “awellupontheway” Self-Released [2012] We told you back in August about this totally under the radar psych-folk record from Red River Dialect should easily land high on our Top 50 and I would say number 10 is nails it. The Cornwall, England based band debut full length “awellupontheway” is a stunning 8 … Read more
Sindri Már Sigfússon aka Sin Fang and Icelandic collective Seabear’s founder and mastermind, has released the first single ‘Young Boys’ off his third solo album, Flowers, recorded & produced by Alex Somers (Sígur Rós, Jónsi) and set for release on February 19th on Morr Music. Flowers Tracklisting 1. Young Boys 2. What’s Wrong With Your … Read more
Kishi Bashi Holiday SnowFlexi 7” Joyful Noise Recordings [2012] ‘Tis the season for a “snowflexi” from Kishi Bashi just in time for the holidays. This original song “It’s Christmas But It’s Not White Here In Our Town” features Bashi using the same whimsical vocal style that made his debut, 151a, so engaging. It may not … Read more
#20 Beach House Bloom Sub Pop Records [2012] Indie dream pop group Beach House once again created a record that stays in its lane of expectations but swells up and beyond any type of ceiling you may think exists. Bloom was the group’s fourth long player and it was another atmospheric pop journey. Bloom was … Read more
The next Iceage record is titled ‘You’re Nothing’ and is out February 19. Pre-order the record HERE now at Matador and get a limited edition poster designed by the band. Titled, “You’re Nothing”, the album was recorded & produced by Iceage in Copenhagen and Mohn, Denmark. Matador says that “You’re Nothing” pushes Iceage’s singular sound … Read more
The Soft Moon: Zeroes [Fire Note Review 11/14/12] Tour Dates 12-12 LOS ANGELES, CA – ECHO + 12-13 SAN DIEGO, CA – CASBAH + 12-14 OAKLAND, CA – THE NEW PARISH + 12-18 PORTLAND, OR – HOLOCENE + 12-19 SEATTLE, WA – BARBOZA + 12-20 VANCOUVER, BC – WALDORF + 1-8 MANHATTAN, NY – MERCURY … Read more
They Might Be Giants have perfected their deliriously catchy, original sound over the past three decades. The two-time GRAMMY winning Brooklyn originals return with charming wit, electrifying pop melodies and just enough bass clarinet on their 16th studio album. Created at the private studio of their long time collaborator and producer Patrick Dillett (David Byrne, … Read more
Today, Wavves is proud to debut “Sail To The Sun” and it’s accompanying music video directed by BLACK // DOCTOR (CHRIS BLACK + MISTERDOCTOR). “Sail To The Sun” premiered at 12:12 pm on 12/12/12…take that how you will. Wavves is currently readying their next LP with producer John Hill (Rihanna, Santigold, etc.) at the helms. … Read more
Singer-songwriter Mark Oliver Everett is at it again. His ever-changing rock outfit Eels will release their latest record Wonderful, Glorious on February 5th, 2013 on Works/Vagrant Records but you can hear the album cut “New Alphabet” HERE. EELS will embark on a world tour kicking off February 14 in Santa Ana, California and including dates … Read more
My Morning Jacket and Preservation Hall Jazz Band Headline Sandy Benefit Concert January 2 at Paramount Theater Asbury Park Boardwalk Additional Performers Include Nicole Atkins, River City Extension, and Tangiers Blues Band Headlined by My Morning Jacket and supported by Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Joseph Arthur, Nicole Atkins, River City Extension, Tangiers Blues Band and … Read more