The Friday Fire Track: Smug Brothers “They Are Fluid”

The featured track today is from Dayton, Ohio’s Smug Brothers. The group has a new EP coming out next month titled Strictly Triggers on Gas Daddy Go! Records. You can now hear the first track, “They Are Fluid,” below from that release. The Smug Brothers are veterans of the Dayton scene and once again feature … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Endless Bummer “Such A Drag”

We know you like your somewhat sludgy punk rock and Endless Bummer’s new track “Such A Drag” throws it hard. Their new Ripper Current EP, out on In The Red, was recorded by Ty Segall and was the first official material made in his new backyard studio the Sweat Lodge. What I like is that … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Weatherbird “Johnny Strange”

“Johnny Strange” by UK youngsters Weatherbird is our Friday “Fire” track this week. The band members are still in their teenage years and their forthcoming EP, Cut Me Loose, is full of straight up rock n roll. The EP was produced by Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral For A Friend, Motorhead, Twin Atlantic) and is available from … Read more

Luscious Jackson confirm Letterman Performance Nov 18

Luscious Jackson has confirmed the first network TV appearance of its recently reunited lineup: On November 18, Jill Cunniff, Gabby Glaser and Kate Schellenbach will return to The Late Show with David Letterman for the first time in over a decade. The Letterman booking follows the announcement of Luscious Jackson’s new album Magic Hour, out … Read more

Track Premiere: Chris Zurich “The Sounds” from Black Ink

The Fire Note is proud to present a premiere track from singer/songwriter Chris Zurich. “The Sounds” is off his new self-released debut Black Ink that is due out tomorrow October 15th. This song showcases Zurich’s voice and guitar work which fused together creates an intesity that he controls with each emotional line. “The Sounds” is … Read more

Track Premiere: Mathew Sawyer – “October All The Time”

The new album from artist Mathew Sawyer is called Sleep Dreamt A Brother and it’s out October 15 (tomorrow) in the U.S. via Fire Records. The premiere of single “October All The Time” is a perfect fit for this month as its fragile but elegant structure will ease you into the Fall season. It also … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Dead Gaze “Runnin’ On The Moon”

What is a Friday “Fire” Track you ask? It is a song that should propel you into the weekend with something fresh, new and cool. This 1st edition is from Dead Gaze out of Oxford, Mississippi. Their debut album Brain Holiday is out October 22th on the FatCat Records imprint Palmist. “Runnin’ On The Moon” … Read more

Hear Robert Pollard’s first single off the new Blazing Gentlemen

It should not surprise you but guess who is back with a solo record? That is right – Bob Pollard! The new solo record, Blazing Gentlemen, is due out 12/9/13 and you can check out the first single from the record, “Tonight’s The Rodeo,” below. Start your “Oh Oh Oh” singalong now! You can still … Read more

Hunter & The Bear Single / RIYL: Mumfords & The Lumineers

Hunter & the Bear recently performed at the Hard Rock Calling Festival and supported the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Kasabian. The London-based trio have been exposed to a large number of potential new fans. They currently are finishing up their latest EP, and preparing themselves to unleash their much-anticipated debut single “Forest On The … Read more

Cage The Elephant’s New Single “Come A Little Closer”

“Come A Little Closer” is the new single from Cage The Elephant off of their highly anticipated third studio album, which is due out this fall on RCA Records. The song will be available for sale at all digital providers beginning Tuesday, August 13th. Stay tuned for further information on the new album to be … Read more

The Head And The Heart new single “Shake” – Hear It Now

Following the recent announcement of the highly anticipated sophomore album Let’s Be Still (Out October 15) and subsequent fall US tour dates, The Head and The Heart have made the first single “Shake” available for streaming. The six-piece Seattle band will bring their celebrated high-energy live performance to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon tonight, August … Read more

Dave Hause Announces New Album Titled “Devour” October 8th

On a break from The Loved Ones, Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Dave Hause has announced the release of his new album titled Devour. Recorded and mixed at Grandmaster Recorders LTD. in Hollywood, CA, Devour will be released through Rise Records on Tuesday, October 8. As the follow-up to Hause’s debut solo album, Resolutions, Devour presents itself as … Read more

Medicine Premieres New Track “It’s Not Enough” – New Record 8/6

Here is the new Medicine single, “It’s Not Enough”, from their forthcoming album To the Happy Few which is out August 6th on Captured Tracks Records. To The Happy Few Tracklisting 1. Long As The Sun 2. It’s Not Enough 3. Burn It 4. Holy Crimes 5. The End Of The Line 6. Butterfly’s Out … Read more

New Dinosaur Bones Single: “Spins In Circles” / New Album 8/6

Toronto’s renowned indie rock band Dinosaur Bones has revealed details of their sophomore album Shaky Dream, coming out August 6 via Dine Alone Records. You can hear the first single “Spins In Circles” below. Teaming up with Producer John Congelton (St. Vincent, The Walkmen, Explosions In The Sky), the band found themselves embedded in the … Read more

Black Joe Lewis Announce New Album ‘Electric Slave’ Released 8/27

Black Joe Lewis brand new full-length LP, Electric Slave, will be released on August 27 on Vagrant Records. Most of the album was produced by GRAMMY award winner Stuart Sikes (White Stripes, Cat Power, Modest Mouse) and recorded at Church House Studios in Austin, TX. Three of the new tracks (“Skulldiggin,” “Dar Es Salaam,” “My … Read more

Hunx & His Punx’s Street Punk, due July 23rd / New Tour Dates

July 23rd, Hardly Art will release the new full-length by California’s Hunx & His Punx. Street Punk, as the title implies, is a dramatic departure from the band’s previous outing, 2011’s Too Young to Be in Love, and includes a deep-cut Beastie Boys cover (“Egg Raid on Mojo”) and brief, blistering anthems like “Everyone’s a … Read more

Robert Randolph Gets “Born Again” with New Single, Label and Album.

Robert Randolph, the slide guitar jam/rock/blues phenomenon who’s been captivating global audiences for a decade, has debuted the first song from his upcoming album Lickety Split, set for release July 16th from Blue Note Records. Randolph explains the song’s origins: “We started writing Born Again as a love song. It was about that feeling you … Read more