I am not sure what your current relationship is with the emo punk genre but I will tell you that it is having a quiet comeback. Some of it is being driven from the label Tiny Engines that released quality records from The Hotelier and Somos last year. Well, June 9th you can add Kent, … Read more
Let’s start out by saying that I think La Luz will be one of the bigger indie surprises in 2015. The Seattle surf-rock female foursome had an excellent debut with 2013’s It’s Alive and after hearing today’s fire track, “You Disappear,” I have a heightened anticipation for their sophomore effort Weirdo Shrine due out August … Read more
Fuzzy psychedelic rock! That is what Froth is all about and you can hear it for yourself on the group’s first single from their forthcoming sophomore record, Bleak. “Turn It Off”, will make you imagine a dusk beach fire with the waves crashing in and the clouds slowly passing by in the background. Froth has … Read more
T. Hardy Morris is back with a new single off his upcoming release Hardy & The Hardknocks: Drownin On A Mountain Top. The record is due out June 23rd via Dangerbird Records and is highly anticipated around here after his excellent 2013 solo debut Audition Tapes. Check out the new single below. T. Hardy Morris … Read more
Today’s Fire Track, “New Hobbies,” is from Brooklyn band Fort Lean which will see their debut album, Quiet Day, release June 23 via Ooh La La Records. The single has a delivery strength of a Gaslight Anthem but if you dive deeper into the new full length (which you can hear at their website) you … Read more
I can never turn down catchy power pop so featuring Milwaukee’s The Midwestern Charm today was a no-brainer. The band’s newest record, Growing Pains, actually was released last year but the group recently signed to Texas Is Funny who’s given the album a re-release this week. “Can’t Stand It” leads with its somewhat nasally vocals … Read more
Captured Tracks is still one of my favorite labels but as their roster has grown I think some of their early core sound has been somewhat overshadowed. Great albums from Beach Fossils, DIIV and Wild Nothing highlighted a break out period for the label and reissued to the world the classic indie-alternative meets new wave … Read more
Penicillin Baby is a psych-pop band out of Nashville, who mix fuzzy surf-pop melodies, pounding bass and rhythmic drums. Did that grab your attention? If so, then you will want to check out their single “Stick It Out,” either from the soundcloud stream or their new video below. What makes this band appealing is all … Read more
Fleeting Youth Records keep releasing quality music and Philadelphia’s Loose Tooth is next on the plate. You can hear what I am talking about with the band’s second song, “Skinny Chewy,” from their forthcoming debut album, Easy Easy East, set to release on 4/21. Loose Tooth Facebook Fleeting Youth Records
Speedy Ortiz could easily produce songs that sound rote. But within their 90’s indie trappings a distinct personality develops with the help of angular guitars, barely-disguised pain, and poetically-delivered wit. They’ve delivered before, so it can only be assumed that this personality will transfer over to their new release Foil Deer. After the exciting release … Read more
The Splits hail from Helsinki, Finland and after one spin of today’s fire track you will not be surprised that they have a love for 70’s punk. The velocity of “Melody” is all I need to hear with the power vocals and backup ahh ahhs to make my day better. Their new record, simply titled … Read more
Today’s Fire Track comes from Columbus, Ohio’s Van Dale. The trio have a back-to-basics self-titled record coming out March 31st via Fleeting Youth Records and I will tell you that after one spin it is a fun ride! “Speak Yellow” is the highlighted track today and I think you will dig it from its opening … Read more
I will admit that it takes quite a bit to get me excited when it comes to new music these days. So much of it comes at us from so many different directions anymore it really is hard to keep up. Do I still love it? – Absolutely. Is picking a worthy “fire” track every … Read more
In my humble opinion, Thee Oh Sees’ Drop LP was not their strongest effort. Having reviewed every single Sees LP since Putrifiers II—including Singles Collection Volume Three and the RSD 2014 Moon Sick EP—Drop’s 60’s garage theme was easy to spot, but the strength and consistency of their previous material was lacking. Well, if you … Read more
Speedy Ortiz is back to share “The Graduates.” It is the second track released off their upcoming record, Foil Deer, which is out April 21st via Carpark Records. “The Graduates” is a true complex and catchy rock anthem. Looking forward to the full length and seeing them live – track and tour dates below. Tour … Read more
I am not sure if you are familiar with the San Francisco label Melters but it is the home of the greatly underappreciated artist Tony Molina and his earlier band the Ovens. The label also has some other solid indie rock acts on their small roster which includes Chris McVicker’s group Swiftumz. Swiftumz’s new record, … Read more
Wand is a band that really deserves to find some success. Having been hand-picked for Ty Segall’s God? Label, Wand released Ganglion Reef, one of the best releases of 2014 (my personal #6 of last year), and I’ve described them as one of the best bands the Elephant Six collective never produced. It seems they’ve … Read more
If you are like me, you have a long history with Hayden. If you are old enough you probably remember all the buzz that came along with his 1996 debut record, Everything I Long For, as its rootsy and solitary post-punk put him on the map. Fast forward to 2015, and the Canadian lo-fi folkster … Read more
Dayton, Ohio bands are known for working quickly and the Smug Brothers are no different. After last year’s Headphone Approved On The Way To The Punchline, Smug Brothers are back with a new full length February 24th titled Woodpecker Paradise. Today’s Fire Track, “Meet A Changing World,” is the lead song off the new record … Read more
You may not know the name but hopefully you are familiar with Andy Gabbard’s daytime band the Buffalo Killers. They didn’t just have one but two releases last year on Sun Pedal Recordings and have an entire catalog linked to Alive Natural Sound Records. That is the quick background music history on Andy as his … Read more
You may remember back in August when Ryan Pollie’s Los Angeles Police Department was the featured Friday Fire Track. We said then that as “Pollie sings the chorus the magic of bedroom pop will fill your speakers while leaving you wanting more.” That track put him on our radar and his September self-titled full length … Read more
London-based trio Doe is made up of Nicola Leel (vocals/guitar), Matt Sykes (guitar), and Jake Popyura (drums.) The group formed in 2013 and put out a handful of singles & EPs. That work has developed into their debut record, First Four, that will see its North American release on February 24th via Old Flame Records. … Read more
Anyone need a little in your face snarling glam rock to get your Friday going? Well, San Fernando Valley’s Prima Donna will fill your head with a one-two punch of punk rock and glam jam on “Pretty Little Head.” The track has it all with busting out drums, large guitars, a sassy lead vocal and … Read more
The Fire Note are big fans of Ottawa’s Big Dick and couldn’t be more excited for their second LP Disappointment out February 24th via Dirt Cult Records. Big Dick know post-punk and don’t mess around on their newly released track “Let Down.” It definitely sets the tone for what should be a rocking February. Check … Read more
Do you have the New Year’s blues? It is that feeling after the holidays of just too much everything combined with grey winter skies. Well today’s Fire Track from Ryley Walker should help pull you out of the rut and look forward to warmer days. Walker has a new album, Primrose Green, out March 31st … Read more