FUZZ “Sunderberry Dream” b/w “21st Century Schizoid Man” In The Red Records [2013] FUZZ’s debut (TFN Review) was a fall release that we were highly anticipating for some time. FUZZ features the crazy productive Ty Segall on vocals and drums. This of course is rounded out by his heavy rock buddies Charlie Moothart (guitar/vocals) and … Read more
Kishi Bashi “Philosophize In It! Chemicalize With It!” b/w “Song For The Sold” Joyful Noise Recordings [2013] Kishi Bashi’s full length, 151a (TFN Review), was number 5 in our Top 50 last year so we always get excited when he releases new material. This 7-inch sees two brand new tracks on wax that give a … Read more
Arctic Monkeys “2013” b/w “Stop The World” Domino Records [2013] This limited 7-inch from the Arctic Monkeys was included with the deluxe version of their new album AM (TFN Review). The record contains two B-sides and adds to the Arctic Monkeys wax catalog of releases. The A-side here is “2013” which has the same mid … Read more
Sleeping Bag/Mike Adams At His Honest Weight Heavyweights Split 7-Inch Joyful Noise Recordings [2013] I have always liked the split 7-inch as it gives the small wax format even more purpose and typically there is a story behind the pairing. Here we have a Fire Note favorite Sleeping Bag teaming up with the more unknown … Read more
SKATERS “I Wanna Dance” b/w “Armed” Warner Bros. Records [2013] Here is an interesting 7-inch from the New York City-based SKATERS that are on major record label Warner Bros. I only call it interesting because typically a buzz band like this does not often get a single pressed unless for special occasions. Regardless, I applaud … Read more
Port Isla “Sinking Ship” b/w “Adventures” & “Moment of Trouble” Turntable Kitchen [2013] Nothing like some great recipes with your special 7-inch vinyl right? You bet. It is even better when the music is as solid as Norwich, England’s four-piece indie folk band Port Isla. The group was featured in Turntable Kitchen’s monthly pairings a … Read more
The Seeds “Bad Part Of Town” b/w “Wish Me Up”/”Love In A Summer Basket b/w “Did He Die” Sundazed Records [2013] Most psych and garage fans know The Seeds, especially their track “Pushin’ Too Hard,” which was featured on the seminal, Lenny Kaye-compiled Nuggets in the early 70s. What most casual fans of the band … Read more
Fuzz “This Time I Got A Reason” b/w ” Fuzz’s Forth Dream ” Trouble In My Mind Records [2012] How in the hell does this kid have time to keep up with anything? Ty Segall—San Fran’s prodigal garage son—does it all: his various bands play surf music, punk, psychedelics, garage blues, sludgy string growlers, and … Read more
Cop City/Chill Pillars Gift Shop b/w Brand New Neighbor HoZac Records [2013] Cop City / Chill Pillars last record Hosed (2012), on Florida’s Dying, was a full length that challenged all pop music with its repetitive singing and tunnel indie rock sound that made you listen again. This new 7-inch on HoZac is another good … Read more
Superchunk “Me & You & Jackie Mittoo” b/w “Sunset Arcade” Merge Records [2013] I love that we can once again get hyped up over a new Superchunk record. Their last album, Majesty Shredding, found the band back in perfect form and from the sounds of this 7-inch, their next full length, I Hate Music (out … Read more
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
The Black Keys & RZA The Baddest Man Alive Soul Temple Music [2013] You probably heard this track back in October last year when it appeared on RZA’s The Man With The Iron Fists Soundtrack but it was nice to see it recently issued as a 7-inch. I am sure you have heard of The … Read more
Cian Nugent And The Cosmos Hire Purchase 7″ Matador Records [2013] Cian Nugent is a guitar player and composer from Dublin, Ireland who has a multitude of influences. His music boasts an orchestrated and fully instrumented sound that is smooth, playful and even eerie at times. Over the last several years Nugent has toured with … Read more
Kim Deal Hot Shot 7″ Self-Released [2013] The Breeders are in full swing tour mode right now behind the Last Spalsh anniversary but that did not stop release number two from Kim Deal’s solo series. It is great to see this released as I will admit that with The Breeders reunion shows I was not … Read more
The National “Think You Can Wait” 4AD Records [2011] Here at The Fire Note we take National releases very seriously. It only makes sense to take a look at this little beauty with the release today of their great new record Trouble Will Find Me (TFN Review HERE). After all the acclaim garnered from their … Read more
Jimi Hendrix Hey Joe 7″ Legacy Recordings [2013] Coming direct from Record Store Day 2013 we have a little 45 that changed the face of rock n roll forever. By way of the Hendrix LLC group and Legacy Recordings, it’s The Jimi Hendrix Experience presenting “Hey Joe” along with “Stone Free”. Way back at the … Read more
Superchunk Void b/w Faith 7” Merge Records [2013] This 7-inch turned out to be one of the highlights of Record Store Day 2013. Two brand-new Superchunk songs inspired by Mac McCaughan’s favorite hardcore records, the punk split album on Dischord with the bands Faith and Void. McCaughan stated that “musically we aren’t like either of … Read more
Elliott Smith Alternate Versions From Either/Or 7” Kill Rock Stars [2013] This was a nice Record Store Day release for me as anything by Elliott Smith is an instant draw. The songs here have been available digitally before but now they get the premium treatment and have their very on vinyl home. The tracks here … Read more
Fuzz Sleigh Ride 7” In The Red Records [2013] Fuzz is a project consisting of San Francisco’s favorite son Ty Segall (The Traditional Fools, Ty Segall Band) on drums and vocals, Charles Moonheart (Ty Segall Band, Charlie and The Moonhearts, Culture Kids) on guitar and rounding things out there is ex-Moonheart Roland Cosio on bass. … Read more
Robert Pollard Cock Blocking The Romantics Happy Jack Rock Records [2013] The Cock Blocking The Romantics Singles Collection features twelve 7-inch singles that originally were released independently from Robert Pollard as a monthly series back in 2007-2008. The A sides are songs from Robert Pollard’s 2007 simultaneous releases on Merge Records, Standard Gargoyle Decisions and … Read more
Guided By Voices Noble Insect 7” Guided By Voices Inc. [2013] “Noble Insect” is the fifth and final single from Guided By Voices forthcoming full length English Little League which is due out on April 30th. The 7-inch A-side, “Noble Insect”, is an addicting little hum along number that will have you chiming in “Japan, … Read more
Pussy Galore Feel Good About Your Body Shove Records [2012] Record Store Day is coming up next weekend which reminded me of this Pussy Galore 7” that was part of the RSD release line up last year. For those of you who don’t know – Pussy Galore was a garage rock band that formed in … Read more
Guided By Voices Xeno Pariah 7” Guided By Voices Inc. [2013] “Xeno Pariah” is the fourth single from Guided By Voices forthcoming full length English Little League which is due out on April 30th. The 7-inch A-side is track number one on Little League so fans will start to get eager for the full length … Read more
Natural Dreamers Sir G 7” Joyful Noise Recordings [2013] Natural Dreamers is a project featuring Chris Cohen (ex-Deerhoof, Cryptacize, The Curtains, etc.), John Dieterich (Deerhoof, SWAPS, Gorge Trio, etc.) and Jay Pellicci (Dilute, 31 Knots, etc.). On this limited 7-inch release you get to hear two very distinct tracks from the band that feels and … Read more
Man Or Astro-man? Analog Series Vol. 2 Chunklet Industries [2012] Man or Astro-Man? return with their second installment of new material in their Analog Audio Series. Two of the three tracks here will appear on their upcoming full length due out this summer. The A-Side here gives you “Communication Breakdown Pt II” that starts things … Read more