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
Car Seat Headrest’s proper first record of all new material for Matador Records has real potential to be one of the better indie records we hear this year. Teens of Denial does not officially hit until May 20 but today’s Fire Track “Fill In The Blank” is totally going to have you going for the … Read more
TFN does not feature the bigger rock sound too often but we have been into Macclesfield, England’s, the Virginmarys since their 2013 debut King Of Conflict (2013). The UK three piece is now set to release their sophomore album, Divides, on May 6th via Wind-Up Records and here is a new track from the record. … Read more
Here is a band that has been on our radar for some time as member James Greer has career ties to Guided By Voices. DTCV (pronounced Detective) is his group with French musician Lola G and they have been releasing music since 2012. DTCV has a new album coming out April 8th on Xemu/Lolipop titled … Read more
We wouldn’t be doing our job at TFN if we didn’t feature the surprise new Guided By Voices track today. The Internet shook a little bit when the news hit of fresh music from the recently resurrected group, so it only seems appropriate. The return of a touring Guided By Voices was previously announced and … Read more
Today you get a chance to catch a new track from Western Australian-born, Matt Gresham. He is an artist that should have some upward momentum in 2016 as this single is a kick off for his SXSW appearances next week and an EP to follow later in the year. Some of his previous work is … Read more
Here is a great find coming out on Goner records in the spring. The Fire Track today is from Angry Angles which is Jay Reatard and Alix Brown from his pre-Blood Visions days. “Things Are Moving” can be found on the self-titled compilation that features released and unreleased songs from the couple. The album includes … Read more
Here is the first single from the new Woods album, City Sun Eater In The River Of Light, which is out April 8, 2016 via Woodsist. If you are familiar with the band then you know that this track holds up the consistent track record of great tunes the group has churned out over the … Read more
I will admit that I really want modern punk to get more attention because there are some great bands that I feel indie heads are just currently missing. Mark Ryan’s Mind Spiders is one of those groups as their forthcoming album, Prosthesis, is the bands fourth full length in the last five years. “Cold” is … Read more
Want to discover a good sounding new band today? Of course you do – that is what Friday Fire Tracks are all about and today we bring you Brooklyn’s Acid Dad. The proclaimed psych-punk group has a new EP coming out February 26th titled Let’s Plan A Robbery, that is for sure to raise some … Read more
Bent Shapes have a Slumberland Records debut coming at you March 11th. The album is titled Wolves of Want and “Realization Hits” is a shot of indie-pop from the record that will for sure have you ready for the album’s release. It is easily worthy of the Friday Fire Track spot today with its upbeat … Read more
You may have checked out one of our favorite classic videos from face to face yesterday, which leads us into the excitement of their new record, Protection, that is out March 4th via Fat Wreck Chords. This track is simple retro face to face – energy, straight forward grinding guitar, strong lead vocals and a … Read more
Chuck Cleaver and Lisa Walker have made quite the pair since Wussy’s debut, Funeral Dress, came out in 2005. The group caught some much deserved steam with their solid 2014 record Attica! that even captured them some airtime on CBS This Morning during the weekly “Saturday Sessions” segment. Well, the group is now set to … Read more
TFN has been a fan of Vandaveer since their 2011 record Dig Down Deep. Since that time, the band has had a growing fanbase because of their talent and catchy modernized Americana sound. The duo of Mark Charles Heidinger and Rose Guerin are now on their fifth LP with the forthcoming release of The Wild … Read more
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
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
After abruptly announcing an indefinite hiatus only weeks after the release of their 2012 LP Colourmeinkindness, Basement’s audience grew simply based on the music. The record went on to sell over 25,000 copies worldwide in the absence of live dates or press coverage. In 2014, the band reconnected and recorded the EP Further Sky. Inspired … Read more
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
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
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
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
“We’re all dinosaurs, dinosaurs….we’re all dinosaurs, dinosaurs” will be ringing in your head quickly after you play through today’s Fire Track from singer-songwriter Adir L.C.. His warm and friendly indie pop sound will do exactly what any good indie pop track does – hook you! The track itself is a reminder to not take life … Read more
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
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
Los Angeles post-rock band GUIDES is our Friday Fire Track today as their intense track “Pictures On Pictures” is a highlight from their five song EP entitled Abstract Mind. On this self-released record the band gives it their all as the vocals of Chris Cogswell seem desperate and exhausted but that is an important piece … Read more