Various 4-Way Split Red, White & Blue Pirate Press Records [2012] Here is a unique punk offering from Pirate Press Records that pits the US vs. UK in the 4-way split Red, White & Blue – Which One Are You? Representing the US on the “Stars” 7-inch are Bay Area bands Harrington Saints and The … Read more
December 4, 2012 – Los Angeles, CA – Green Day ¡Tre!, the third album in Green Day’s album trilogy Green Day ¡Uno!, Green Day ¡Dos!, and Green Day ¡Tré!, is currently streaming in full, a week before it hits stores. The album hits stores next Tuesday, December 11th. The albums are the follow-up to the Grammy Award-winning 21st Century Breakdown, … Read more
METZ Dirty Shirt/Leave Me Out 7” Sub Pop Records [2012] METZ is easily one of my new favorite bands this year and this 7-inch release was limited to pre-orders of the record. Both non-album tracks hit hard like only METZ can and are great additions to the self-titled record. “Dirty Shirt” is filled with energy … Read more
The Gaslight Anthem Hold You Up 10” EP Mercury Records [2012] Fire Note Says: The Gaslight Anthem offer up 3 new acoustic tracks on RSD 10″ release. Album Review: This new 10” EP from The Gaslight Anthem was just released several weeks ago on Record Store Day Black Friday. The EP continues the trend for … Read more
Jesu Duchess/Veiled 7″ Matador Records [2012] This release from Jesu is part of the 2012 Singles Going Home Alone Singles Club that Matador records started this year. Previous entries in the SGHA singles club included a split 7-inch from Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks and L.A. Guns, as well as songs by OBN III’s, the … Read more
Artist: The Babies Hometown: Brooklyn, NYC Artists With Similar Fire: Pixies / Sonny & The Sunsets / Pavement The Babies – Get Lost by WOODSIST After their first full length album on Shrimper Records, a demos EP on New Images, and scores of singles on U.S. and international record labels, The Babies second album Our … Read more
The White Stripes Gold Dollar (Vault #13) Third Man Records [2012] This accompanying 7” as part as the Vault Series #13 is a recording from the White Stripes first-ever live performance, recorded on Bastille Day, (July 14th, 1997) at the Gold Dollar’s open-mic night. Presented in crystalline soundboard quality, the renditions of “St. James Infirmary”, … Read more
Guided By Voices “Hangover Child” / “White Flag” / “Everywhere Is Miles From Everywhere” 7-Inches Guided By Voices Inc. [2012] Along with three absolutely stellar Guided By Voices full length albums this year the fans have also been treated with 7-inch releases for the singles. This latest batch are the three singles from their latest … Read more
Buffalo Killers Dangerous Highway: A Tribute To The Songs Of Eddie Hinton Vol. 4 Shake It Records [2012] Eddie Hinton was a songwriter/singer/guitarist and a key player in the Muscle Shoals Sound from 1967-1971. This series is just a small attempt to spotlight his great work and influence over the years. So far Greg Dulli … Read more
The intent of our new Label Profile feature is to simply highlight a record label that we feel aligns with our own belief here at The Fire Note that music is an experience. First up is Skybucket Records out of Birmingham, Alabama. A big thank you goes out to owner Travis Morgan for taking the … Read more
Queen A Night At The Opera Elektra Records [1975] Fan Reviewer: Alex Location: Dallas, TX Age: 20 Going into this review I only knew the hits from Queen. Everyone around me (especially my older brother) has talked about the power of Freddie Mercury and how Queen made real albums. He told me that not one … Read more
Artist: Elephant Stone Hometown: Montréal, Québec Artists With Similar Fire: The Black Angels / Brian Jonestown Massacre / Teenage Fanclub Montreal’s Elephant Stone was formed in 2009 by sitarist/bassist Rishi Dhir. As one of the most highly sought out sitar players in the psychedelic music scene, he has recorded and toured with the Black Angels, … Read more
R. Ring “Fallout And Fire” b/w “See” Misra Records [2012] R. Ring is the new group comprised of The Breeders’ Kelley Deal (Dayton, OH) and Ampline’s Mike Montgomery (Dayton, KY). This debut 7” finds the A side “Fallout And Fire” kicking off with a catchy acoustic riff followed quickly by the signature tone from Deal … Read more
Real EstateReality EPMexican Summer [2010] We’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this band better, so we were excited to check out this EP of new material soon after their debut. The Reality EP serves as the perfect extension of the band’s stellar full-length album, feeling even more laid-back yet with very concise and intricate undertones. … Read more