Clawhammer 7-Inch Record Wee Rock Records [2013] When your inbox is crammed with new music, band names are always the first thing that sticks out. When we received the new 7-inch record from Springfield, Missouri’s Clawhammer, I instantly expected some sort of punk rock maybe even a metal mix type of record. To our surprise … Read more
Guided By Voices Trash Can Full Of Nails 7” Guided By Voices Inc. [2013] “Trash Can Full Of Nails” is the third single from Guided By Voices forthcoming full length English Little League which is due out on April 30th. This 7-inch A-side features the Pollard driven track “Trash Can Full Of Nails” which is … Read more
Roommates Winnifred 7″ Slumberland Records [2012] Ben Cook Aka Young Guv (Fucked Up, Marvelous Darlings, The Bitters) and Marvelous Mark Fosco (Marvelous Darlings) lived together as roommates for 4 years. This 7-inch compiles the groups previous available cassette releases and presents their stylish dirty power-pop to a bigger audience. These songs fall right in line … Read more
Guided By Voices Islands (She Talks In Rainbows) Guided By Voices Inc. [2013] If you are counting (and I know you are), “Islands (She Talks In Rainbows)” is the second single from Guided By Voices forthcoming full length English Little League which is due out on April 30th. This 7-inch immediately will stand out as … Read more
Cy Dune No Recognize 7″ Family Tree Records [2012] Cy Dune is the new project from Akron/Family member and guitarist Seth Olinsky. Olinsky has worked on this project for over five years which has yielded over 100 songs. “No Recognize” is the first single from the project and the No Recognize EP (which we reviewed … Read more
Guided By Voices Flunky Minnows b/w Jellypop Smiles Guided By Voices Inc. [2013] Let the fun begin! “Flunky Minnows” is the first of (count them) five 7-inch singles from Guided By Voices that come to you from the forthcoming full length English Little League that is due out on April 30th. The 7-inch singles will … Read more
The Vacant Lots High And Low 7″ The Reverberation Appreciation Society [2012] The Vacant Lots hail from Burlington, Vermont, and come at you on the this 7″ with two psychedelic reverb heavy burners. This 7-inch is the second official release from the duo of Jared Artaud and Brian MacFadyen which have influences ranging from Bo … Read more
The White Stripes White Blood Cells 7”s Third Man Records [2012] Third Man has been slowly reissuing The White Stripes early material and this trio of 7-inch singles comes to us from the White Blood Cells era. All three were reissued on Black Friday last year on opaque red vinyl and are a worthy pick … Read more
Uncle Tupelo The Seven Inch Singles Box Legacy Recordings [2012] If you are not familiar with Uncle Tupelo then it may surprise you to know that the band is credited as one of the founders of the alternative country genre. Uncle Tupelo’s first three albums influenced countless contemporary roots rock artists and then the story … Read more
Here We Go Magic You Get More Done When You’re Happy Joyful Noise Recordings [2013] The first installment of Joyful Noise’s 2013 Flexi Disc Series features an exclusive track from Here We Go Magic. The song “You Get More Done When You’re Happy” has a sort of 80’s instrument style while a pleasant free flowing … Read more
The Purrs Rotting On The Vine 7″ Fin Records [2012] If you have been following The Fire Note over the years you already know that one of our favorite bands is The Purrs. The Seattle group has not released any new material since 2010’s mini-album Tearing Down Paisley Garden so we were very excited when … 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
Kim Deal Walking With A Killer 7″ Self-Released [2013] Along with the reuniting Breeders news, this 7-inch release from Kim Deal was a great surprise to kick off 2013. This release is number one of what is supposed to be a continuing series. What I liked about the surprise release style here is that there … Read more
Willy Moon Railroad Track 7″ Third Man Records [2012] Not sure you know the name yet but Willy Moon is responsible for the song “Yeah Yeah” which was the latest track boosted to extreme exposure by an Apple ad. Well just before all that hype, the New Zealand-London based 23 year old musician, singer and … Read more
Rancid Essentials 7″ Box Set Pirate Press Records [2012] This 7-inch set from Rancid is a pure spectacle as it celebrates the band’s 20th Anniversary by collecting their entire discography here on 46 pieces of wax. The group’s raw punk rock comes through loud and clear as the 45rpm singles have all been remastered. “Ruby … Read more
Cosmonauts Lazerbeam 7” EP The Reverberation Appreciation Society [2012] Fullerton CA’s Cosmonauts bring everything you want in a 7-inch with their 4 tracks of heavy, swirling, and distorted garage psych. The title track is a superb grooving track that fits right into any indie music fan playlist as its mid tempo pace holds an intensity … Read more
Mikal Cronin “Get Along (Acoustic)” Turntable Kitchen [2012] Mikal Cronin is mostly known for his work with current indie darling Ty Segall and his solid self-titled record which was released last year. This new seven inch offers up three acoustic tracks from Cronin with the help of Ty Segall for the Violitionist Sessions. All three … Read more
Doug Gillard Breaking In Two b/w So Much More 347 Records [2011] Doug Gillard is a talented guitarist and songwriter who has performed with a lengthy list of bands and artists with some of the most notable being Guided By Voices, Death Of Samantha, Gem, Lifeguards and Cobra Verde. He currently is the active touring … Read more
Man Or Astro-man? Analog Series Vol. 1 Chunklet Industries [2012] Man or Astro-Man? return with their first new material in well over twelve years with this debut 7-inch in their Analog Series. The series of singles will result with a full length release sometime this year. If you were ever a fan of this band … Read more
Kurt Vile / Meg Baird Just Another Song b/w Classic Rock In Spring Matador Records [2012] The December installment of Matador Records Singles Going Home Alone for 2012 brings us a collaboration between troubadour Kurt Vile and Espers’ Meg Baird. This pairing is not much of a surprise as the pair have toured together in … Read more
Jack White Vault Package #14 Third Man Records [2012] As a fan of anything Jack White – I’ll take anything I can get. So falling out of the Vault Package #14 (which also includes Jack White Live at Third Man and the photo book “Shark Infested Soda Fountain”) is this beautiful 7-inch courtesy of Third … 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
Graham Repulski My Color Is Red 7″ Big School Records [2012] The My Color Is Red 7″ represents the 6th release in the past 2 years from Graham Repulski and it is their very first release on wax. The four tracks included on this 7″ once again embrace the band’s love for lo-fi indie pop … Read more
Turtle Giant Gold Tooth b/w All Light (Live Session) Turntable Kitchen [2012] How many bands do you know that are based in Macau, China? Well I can now give you one – the trio Turtle Giant. The band is our featured 7-inch courtesy of the always great Turntable Kitchen. The A side track, “Gold Tooth” … Read more
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Gadzooks! / Tell Me That You Love Me In The Red Records [2012] In my book you never can go wrong with the Blues Explosion. This 7-inch release on In The Red Records continues the Spencer Jukebox Series that started back in 1992. This 6th single in the series offers … Read more