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Video Premiere: Romeo Dance Cheetah – “The Air Guitar Song”

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At some point, we have all done it. A sweet rhythmic head toss, a powerful pelvic thrust, a double handed slide complete with a power chord strum in perfect synchronization. That is right – the AIR GUITAR!

Today’s video premiere of “The Air Guitar Song” from Romeo Dance Cheetah takes things to an entire different level because he is the real deal and the 2010 US National Champion of air guitar. In fact, the video today features some of the best air guitars in the world today, which hold multiple national and world titles. You want some official air guitar? Just watch the video now!

How do you achieve this guitar greatness?! Well, the World Air Guitar Competition is taking place this weekend in Oulu, Finland. Also, “The Air Guitar Song” video will be seen by all during the Oulu Finland Music Video Festival which runs in conjunction with the competition. It is going to be a great weekend!


Now, Romeo Dance Cheetah is not stopping with this video. He is launching his music career with the debut release of his comedy rock album, Magnificent Man on October 27th. Think Darkness drinks with Ween and then gets totally crazy with Tenacious D. Yep – that is Romeo Dance Cheetah!

Clearly, TFN wishes Romeo and all the competitors luck this weekend as the purpose of the Air Guitar World Championships is to promote world peace. According to the ideology of the Air Guitar – “Wars would end, climate change stop and all bad things disappear, if all the people in the world played the Air Guitar. This is why the whole universe is invited to play the Air Guitar for world peace at the end of the competition.”

With that said, TFN completely endorses giving it your best Hendrix, Prince or Slash right now. World peace and a Flying V can’t be stopped!

Romeo Dance Cheetah Website
Romeo Dance Cheetah Facebook

Air guitarists featured in the video:
Matt “Aristotle” Burns (USA) 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 US Champ, 2016 World Champ
Kareel “Your Daddy” Blumenkrants (RUS) 2015 World Champ
Nanami “Seven Seas” Nagura (JPN) 2014 World Champ
Eric “Mean Melin” Melin (USA) 2013 World Champ
Justin “Nordic Thunder” Howard (USA) 2011 US Champ, 2012 World Champ
Craig “Hot Lixx Hulahan” Billmeier (USA) 2006, 2008 US Champ, 2008 World Champ
Zac “Mr.Magnet” Monro (GBR) 2001, 2002 World Champ
Nicole “Mom Jeans Jeanie” Sevcik 2017 National Champ
Jason “Lt. Facemelter” Farnan 2013 National Champ
Dan “Bjorn Turoque” Crane star of “Air Guitar Nation” the movie and host of the World Air Guitar Championships
Multiple air guitarists from the world-famous French Air Band “Airnadette”
Air guitarists from around the US, Taiwan, England, France, Japan, Russia…etc.

Track Premiere: Lung – “Hypochondriac”

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We are super excited to premiere the new track, “Hypochondriac,” from the Cincinnati band Lung. Comprised of Kate Wakefield (vocals, electric cello) and Daisy Caplan (drums), this duo will take you by surprise with their fierceness, addictive pulsing undertones and honest indie rock n roll. The band formed in early 2016 but neither Kate or … Read more

Track Premiere: Smug Brothers – “Hang Up”

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Today we have a special track premiere from Dayton, Ohio veteran band Smug Brothers. The group is coming back at the world on March 31st with their 10th release, Disco Maroon! The 15-track full length once again features their lo-fi roots but definitely branches out from there with plenty of power pop and indie rock … Read more

Premiere Friday Fire Track: Special Teams – “SunFire”

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This weeks Fire track is feeling a bit exploratory. A collection and collaboration of musicians, Special Teams is self described as a rock hip hop trance experiment. Special Teams was born from The Long Count, a song cycle/visual project assembled by artist Matthew Ritchie and music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner of The National. The … Read more

MidPoint Music Festival 2016 Preview: September 23-25 (Cincinnati)

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We are excited to head back down to the MidPoint Music Festival in Cincinnati this year. MMF has developed a reputation as the place to discover contemporary music, find the next big thing, and meet your new favorite band so it seems only natural for TFN to showcase this event. This year takes a more … Read more

Track Premiere: VoirVoir – “Stupid For Now”

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Today’s track premiere spotlights the second single from Bethlehem, PA band VoirVoir (pronounced v-wah v-wah). The quintet is set to release their debut, There Are No Good Goodbyes, on July 15th from our good friends Fleeting Youth Records. VoirVoir is all about delivering intense vocals, providing rock out guitar at the right moment and lyrically … Read more

Video Premiere: American Monoxide – “Sciatic Nerve”

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We have the perfect video premiere today for our TFN readers that love music which lives on the edge. Tucson, Arizona’s American Monoxide brings you a lo-tech spastic jam called “Sciatic Nerve,” which will instantly get into your head with its groove and repetitive spoken title.

American Monoxide is actually the solo home recordings of Dimitri Manos. He is hard to place in one genre and offers mostly instrumental mixes which range from dance to trash to noise to novelty. The entire record is a fascinating listen but I think this video spotlights his focus and why you should check out American Monoxide!

“Sciatic Nerve” sticks with you visually as it feels like the alternate universe version to the Beastie’s “Sabotage.” It has a lot going on for only running 1:30 and that’s what makes it fun. What’s in the bag? Why is he smoking a cigarette now? Why did he just throw his hat? All questions with no answers – I guess you just need to enjoy the track and let your mind fill in the blanks!

American Monoxide Website
American Monoxide Facebook
PIAPTK Records

Premiere Friday Fire Track: Frail – “Waiting”

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We like nothing more around here than some quality 90’s inspired alt rock and New Orleans-based Frail totally nail it on TFN premiere of “Waiting.” For most, Frail will be your official introduction to their sound but if you are from the Big Easy, you may already be familiar with the trio of Ben Polito … Read more

Premiere Friday Fire Track: Joseph Airport – “When It Left His Hand”

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TFN receives messages all the time asking what is going on with the Dayton, Ohio music scene because they love it. I know we are biased, but I think our monthly Bandcamp feature has backed up the Gem city talent. Well, today’s premiere Friday Fire Track is further evidence, as the Dayton-Detroit based band Joseph … Read more

Track Premiere: Gladiola – “Greatest Hits”

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Boston band Gladiola is an easy like. The group has a classic indie college vibe that possesses the blended sound of Mac McCaughan (Superchunk), Walt Mink, and The Waterboys. It is the type of jangle that is fun to root for and our premiere track today, “Greatest Hits,” should get you onboard.. The laid back … Read more

Ranked: Third Man Records Vault Packages

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If you enjoy vinyl, then at some point you have probably seen some of the forward progression that Jack White and Third Man Records have done over the last several years to help propel the resurgence of wax in everyone’s home. The vault subscription service was launched in 2009 and is definitely part of that … Read more

Premiere Friday Fire Track: Wonky Tonk – “Bulleit”

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We are going a bit country for a Friday Fire Track premiere today from Wonky Tonk so grab your finest bourbon, a chair and some headphones. Jasmine Lorraine “Wonky Tonk” Poole grew up in Kentucky so her love for folk and bluegrass is completely understood but she mixes roots with her own wave of indie … Read more

Premiere Friday Fire Track: Guided By Voices – “Motor Away”

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Welcome to the fourth and final installment premiere from Suitcase Four here at The Fire Note. All of the tracks have been fun but I think we have saved the best premiere for last. From the critically hailed Alien Lanes (1995), “Motor Away” is one the most recognizable songs from the GBV library and always … Read more

Premiere Friday Fire Track: Guided By Voices – “Third Grade Aviator”

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Welcome to the third installment premiere from Suitcase Four here at The Fire Note. We rocked you on week one with “Deaf Dumb And Blind Girl”, and slowed things down last week on “Lockets Of The Empress,” so for week 3 it only seemed natural to crank the amps back up with “Third Grade Aviator” … Read more

Video Premiere: Moa Holmsten – “You’re Missing”

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Here is a twist today for you. A Bruce Springsteen cover from a Swedish recording artist that previously fronted a heavy metal band. Sound interesting? – you bet.

Moa Holmsten is the artist we are talking about and this video premiere for “You’re Missing” is from her recently released record of all Springsteen covers titled Bruised Arms & Broken Rhythm on Fill In The Blank Records. If you know any Springsteen history, this song was actually cut in 1994 and then revived and rewritten after 9/11, for his powerful 2002 album, The Rising.

With the help of Tony (the producer and co-creator of the album) this video pairs with Holmsten’s haunting and delicate vocals with his art project that was made several years ago filming himself when he was heartbroken. The song, the video and voice all connect with a core emotion we all have experienced which pulls you into the track.

With great starting material, “You’re Missing” is a solid representation from the record which features other great takes on “Dancing In The Dark,” “Badlands,” and “Born To Run” to just name a few. I have always been a sucker for covers and this project from Moa Holmsten takes a huge risk tackling Springsteen but I will tell you that she not only succeeds but will have you humming along to her versions in no time.

Moa Holmsten Website
Fill In The Blank Records

Track Premiere: Raiders Of The Lost Art – “Unhinged The Blessings”

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The track premiere today is from the Chicago group Raiders Of The Lost Art. Not only is their name memorable but the group mixes in samples from 8 bit Nintendo games. Yes, you heard that right. At the 3:30 mark in the track you can really hear an arcade backdrop take off and create a … Read more

Premiere Friday Fire Track: Guided By Voices – “Lockets Of The Empress”

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Hello GBV fan! Ready to get your second taste of Suitcase Four? Last week we rocked you out with “Deaf Dumb And Blind Girl” so we thought for week 2 slowing things down might be special. Kicking off the second CD of the four disc compilation is today’s feature, “Lockets Of The Empress,” which is … Read more

Premiere Friday Fire Track: Guided By Voices – “Deaf Dumb And Blind Girl”

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How about this Guided By Voices fans? We teased you a bit with this track 4 weeks ago and now it is here for real! Plus that is not all – 4 weeks, 4 CDs and 4 Premiere tracks…BOOM! Suitcase 4: Captain Kangaroo Won The War is going to explode! OK – so not really … Read more

Premiere Friday Fire Track: Somerset Catalog – “Broken Elbow”

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We are really enjoying the double shots here at The Fire Note! Today’s Fire Track is another premiere and the honor is courtesy of Denver, Colorado’s Somerset Catalog. Their new song “Broken Elbow,” is off their forthcoming record, Lonely Fang, which is due out October 30th via Misra Records. From the opening strong pulsing beat, … Read more

TUNGS: You Could Call This Art [Album Review & Interview]

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TUNGS You Could Call This Art Bad Grrrl Records [2015] Fire Note Says: I Will Call This Fantastic! A welcome display of talent and quirky rock sensibilities. This band deserves your attention. Album Review: Richmond, Virginia rockers, TUNGS’ new album, You Could Call This Art, is an excellent album. It is a brilliant follow up … Read more

Trailer Premiere: Linear Downfall – “Sufferland”

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I know – The Fire Note is not a movie site so why do we have a trailer premiere today? Well, the easy answer is that the film Sufferland was created by the Nashville experimental band Linear Downfall as an accompiment to their full length album of the same name that is set to release on November 6th.

The film is described as, “A walk through the many compartmentalized landscapes in the mind of a tormented girl who is under the control of a tormented man,” and was chosen to be a part of the 2015 Nashville Film Festival. It will not take you long into the trailer to feel and hear the intesity of this film and record!

The cool thing about this duel release project is that Linear Downfall did everything. They wrote, directed, edited and even built the sets at their house for this film. The trailer is intense and I will warn you that cutting meat will never be the same! It also won’t surprise you to know that a couple of influences for this film were David Lynch and Federico Fellini.

If this seems a bit far out for you it is important to know that this is not Linear Downfall’s first rodeo. The band has self-released three albums and one EP, extensively toured the U.S., and joined the Flaming Lips with their side project called the Electric Würms. Linear Downfall will be touring the film with a list of screenings across the US to promote the release and upcoming tour. Watch the trailer and then below you can hear “The Question,” which is also part of the project. Enjoy!



Linear Downfall Website
Linear Downfall Facebook

Premiere Friday Fire Track: Ghosts In Pocket – “Make It Break”

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A Friday Fire Track and Premiere all wrapped up into one is exactly what we have for you today. The special double fun is from Southern California’s Ghosts In Pocket with their new song “Make It Break.” The track is off their forthcoming self-released EP Barberton, which is due out next Friday October 9th. As … Read more