After seeing Mike Savino play drums on his lighted banjo with Kishi Bashi this year I was instantly hooked to his band Tall Tall Trees. The group has been around for about 6 years now and slowly has evolved into a one man psychedelic folk show. Honestly, I wouldn’t want it any other way at … Read more
Today’s Fire Track features the debut single from LA’s The Bulls. They are a new group that features singer and multi-instrumentalist, Anna Bulbrook (The Airborne Toxic Event), and guitarist, Marc Sallis (The Duke Spirit). It doesn’t take long to hear their influences like The Jesus and Mary Chain, Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Cure … Read more
Australian psych lords King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are on the verge of breaking out here in the States with their new album I’m In Your Mind Fuzz when it releases November 11th via Castle Face Records. Their new single, “Cellophane,” has a little bit of everything from a psychedelic jam to reverb vocals … Read more
October is almost gone which means that it is time for The Fire Note’s monthly Bandcamp feature! Here are 10 artists that should be on your trick-or-treat playlists. In this edition you will find upbeat sad songs from New York, a calm and cool release from Los Angeles, psychedelic neo soul from Canada and a … Read more
These days it seems harder and harder to actually be surprised. Our instant world almost never allows that “oh my gosh!” feeling anymore. Well, the trio of Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein, and Janet Weiss, better known as the retired Sleater-Kinney, got us all with their new 3,000-copy, limited-edition deluxe vinyl box set, Start Together, that … Read more
Are you ready for a large soundscape of song to kick off your weekend? That is exactly what our Fire Track provides today from Washington DC’s Black Clouds. From their forthcoming full length album titled Dreamcation, Black Clouds present a mid-tempo instrumental track that flexes its muscles around every corner. Make sure you stick around … Read more
Sweet Apple “Reunion” b/w “Frantic Romantic” Tym Guitars [2014] I actually can’t believe that Sweet Apple’s new record, The Golden Age of Glitter, didn’t achieve more press. The rock band features the talents of John Petkovic, J Mascis, Dave Sweetapple and Tim Parnin, which are better known as members of Witch, Cobra Verde, Dinosaur Jr, … Read more
Today’s fire track seems like an appropriate title! LA Font’s first offering off of their upcoming 2-on-1 cassette release (featuring their first two full length albums, The American Leagues and Diving Man) is the rowdy “Bright Red Flame.” The Los Angeles-based foursome has a distinct groove found here that contains plenty of memorable rhythms and … Read more
Dive Index is an electro-acoustic collaborative project headed up by producer Will Thomas. Their new album, Lost In The Pressure, features vocals by Isaiah Gage and Simone White which gives the record two distinct feelings. Dive Index’s new video, “Push And Shove,” represents one of those feelings as it pairs a mid-tempo groove with subtle … Read more
LA duo, Girlpool have just released their latest single from their forthcoming self-titled EP called “Blah Blah Blah.” It is a quick two minute in your face type of riot grrrl rock that is totally raw and delivered with only a guitar, bass and vocal harmonies. The two piece, made up of Cleo Tucker (Guitar) … Read more
Cincinnati’s MidPoint Music Festival was once again a success this year with another solid lineup. I will be the first to admit that when I initially scanned the 150 plus bands I didn’t think the offerings were quite as good as last year but after attending, I would say MPMF did alright! From better venues, … Read more
Sydney’s Boson Higgs deliver plenty of true blues driven and distortion soaked rock on their debut single “Blacktop.” The track may not be new or fresh when it comes to its musical roots but Boson Higgs put the right dose of spirit and energy behind its grinding riffs to make your foot tap along with … Read more
The Fire Note’s September Bandcamp feature is kicking off fall with 10 artists that should be on your campfire playlists. In this edition you will find some sludge from France, pop punk from Cleveland, a returning band from Florida and music from Rapid City, South Dakota. As always, make sure you Discover, Support & Share! … Read more
Today’s Friday Fire Track is a new song off the debut self-titled full-length from Chicago’s Exit Verse. The group is sort of an indie supergroup as it features singer/guitarist Geoff Farina (Karate, Secret Stars, Glorytellers), drummer John Dugan (Chisel, Edsel) and bassist Pete Croke (Brokeback, Tight Phantoms). If you are a big Karate fan, like … Read more
So far, we have covered indie-folk, indie artists and now for our final spotlight installment on the MidPoint Music Festival – Rock n Roll! I know this is all some festival goers will want to see, hear and live so below you will find 10 artists that will be perfect for beer chugging, head rocking … Read more
MidPoint has some bigger names in the indie department performing this year like Panda Bear, Real Estate, The Afghan Whigs, OK Go and The Raveonettes which should all be on your list to see live. With that said, TFN thought we would add to your schedule and give you 10 more indie artists that you … Read more
The indie folk genre keeps growing and out of 150 acts, Cincinnati’s MidPoint Music Festival has snagged more than enough talent to keep you club jumping if this style is in your wheelhouse. Not only have we featured some great Ohio acts not to miss of the indie folk type this year but there are … Read more
In the world of “I want everything now,” waiting for a song to kick in may be beyond our current society’s attention span but remember what your parents always said – “good things come to people who wait.” Living by these words pays off in Whitewash’s new video for “No Sunglasses” off their recently released … Read more
Today’s fire track is the new single from Allentown, Pennsylvania’s The Yetis. “Little Surfer Girl” sounds exactly how you would think its title suggests with its breezy guitar, laid back lyrics and the California sun that beams through on its final third. The song was produced/engineered by Kyle “Slick” Johnson (Modest Mouse, Wavves, Cymbals Eat … Read more
Known for being the home of the Bengals, Reds and Skyline Chili, Cincinnati, Ohio has something else to add to the list in the MidPoint Music Festival. The fall music event staple is now turning 13 and once again the organizers have brought an entertaining 3 day lineup to the Queen City. With approximately 150 … Read more
The first thing about Meatbodies you should know is that main man Chad Ubovich is also the guitarist for Mikal Cronin and the bassist in FUZZ with Ty Segall. You might remember that Chad and the Meatbodies were the B-side last year with Ty on the seventh release in the LAMC 7” Series from Famous … Read more
It is hard to believe that it has been eight years since A Shoreline Dream’s shoegazer debut record, Avoiding The Consequences, was released. TFN still holds a close bond to ASD as they were one of our first reviews in our debut year and one of the first bands that was “promoted” to us for … Read more
Oklahoma band BRONCHO is set to release their sophomore album, Just Enough Hip To Be Woman, on September 16 via Dine Alone Records. The fire track today is “What” and it represents a good slice of their garage/glam/pop rock vibe. What I like about the track is how its filled to the brim with swagger … Read more
So I am not quite ready to let go of summer and Chicago punks Knuckle Puck have the perfect song in “Oak Street” to keep the season alive. The band is releasing a 2 song flexi 7″ via Bad Timing Records on September 2, which coincides with their supporting slot on Senses Fail’s Let It … Read more
The Fire Note’s August Bandcamp feature is closing out the summer with another batch of new artists to put an ear on. In this edition you can find some elegantly-wasted country from LA, harder edged music from Germany, folk and brass from Greensboro and good old indie rock from Bloomington. Make sure you Discover, Support … Read more