Fire Tracks

Fire Track: Slowdive – “skin in the game”

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Slowdive present their new song, “skin in the game,” from their forthcoming album, everything is alive, out September 1st on Dead Oceans. Following lead single “kisses,” “skin in the game” is smudged and forlorn, with Neil Halstead’s vocals radiantly emerging from the haze. “I won’t know and you won’t say it now,” he sings, “Cos … Read more

Fire Track: Population II – “Beau baptême”

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Population II makes their long-awaited return with the announcement of their newest LP, Électrons libres du québec, due October 6th via Bonsound (marking the 100th album to be released by the Montreal-based label).

Électrons libres du québec, Population II’s sophomore album, is more straightforward than À la Ô Terre, its predecessor released on Castle Face Records back in 2020. On this new effort (produced by Emmanuel Éthier) the three-piece band — made up of singer/drummer Pierre-Luc Gratton, guitarist/keyboardist Tristan Lacombe, and bassist Sébastien Provençal — delivers a heavy, psychedelic rock-infused sound with feverish funk rhythms, a hint of jazz philosophy, a burst of early punk energy, and a love of minor scales that harkens back to the roots of heavy metal. With Électrons libres du québec, Population II once again showcases their sharp sense of songcraft and an undeniable expertise of their instruments. This is an album that effortlessly maintains a balance between challenging compositions and creating instantly memorable melodies.

You can order the album HERE.

Fire Track: Lifeguard- “17-18 Lovesong (Live at Electric Audio)”

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Marking the release of Crowd Can Talk / Dressed in Trenches today, a composite of two EPs, rising Chicago trio Lifeguard have released a video performing lead single “17-18 Lovesong” live at Electrical Audio studio in Chicago. The performance is culled from an 8-song session recorded by Steve Albini that will premier Thursday, July 13, … Read more

Fire Track Premiere: The Chives – “Nine Volt Love”

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TFN is thrilled today to premiere the newest track from Boston’s beloved musical collective of orphans, The Chives. The ten-piece group, consisting of Messy Nessy, Jackie Scooter, Johnny Staples, Vicky Sticks, EJ Pills, William Pills, Nancy Dew, Aidan Spleen, Young Hot Brad, and Dirty Denz, has returned with their electrifying new indie jangle, “Nine Volt … Read more

Fire Track: The Budos Band – “Frontier’s Edge”

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Frontier’s Edge is the new EP by the fiery, energetic and genre-defying group The Budos Band. After a two-decade run with the legendary Daptone Records, Frontier’s Edge is the first new music from the group on the new label, Diamond West Records — run by The Budos’ saxophonist Jared Tankel and guitarist Tom Brenneck. The … Read more

Fire Track: feeble little horse – “Pocket”

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Pittsburgh quartet feeble little horse release “Pocket,” the wild and wonderfully mystifying new single from their anticipated upcoming album, Girl with Fish, out June 9th via Saddle Creek. “For me ‘Pocket’ was a song about being single and not knowing what to do with myself,” Lydia Slocum explains. “I got in the habit of showing … Read more

Fire Track: Sweeping Promises – “Eraser”

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On Friday, June 30th, Sweeping Promises will release their second, latest and greatest album, Good Living Is Coming For You, on Feel It Records in North America and Sub Pop for the rest of the world. Today, the band is also sharing the colossal lead single and the album’s opening track “Eraser.” Good Living Is … Read more

Fire Track: Squid – “Undergrowth”

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UK-based quintet Squid present the new single, “Undergrowth,” from their sophomore album, O Monolith, out June 9th on Warp Records, the “Undergrowth”-inspired video game by Frank Force, and announce a North American Tour (dates below). Renowned for their unerring experimentation, Squid continue their idiosyncratic sonic journey with “Undergrowth,” where dubbed-out bass grooves under cinematic synth … Read more

Fire Track: Foo Fighters – “Rescued”

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Following a year of staggering losses, personal introspection and bittersweet remembrances, Foo Fighters return with But Here We Are, out June 2 on Roswell Records/RCA Records. A brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters endured over the last year, But Here We Are is a testament to the healing powers of music, … Read more

Fire Track Premiere: Toy City – “Mountains”

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Team Clermont · Toy City “Mountains” Today’s Fire Track premiere is another solid creation that came to fruition from the pandemic. With both film production stopped in LA, and the NY art scene froze, filmmaker Paul Burke and sculptor Steve Shaheen pivoted back to songwriting and Toy City was formed. Friends since performing in the … Read more

Fire Track Premiere: Fox Apts. – “Roaring Spring”

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Team Clermont · Fox Apts. “Roaring Spring” Today’s premiere Fire Track comes from Fox Apts. The band calls California home and is comprised of lead singer Dave Kajganich, guitarist and bassist Jerry Popiel, and drummer Tom Stickley. Fire Track “Roaring Spring” has a great dark stomp to it as it rides a balance of indie … Read more

Fire Track: superviolet – “Big Songbirds Don’t Cry”

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superviolet–aka Ohio-based songwriter and former The Sidekicks frontman Steven Ciolek–recently announced his debut album, Infinite Spring, due out April 21st from Lame-O Records. He is back now with the album’s gorgeous second single “Big Songbirds Don’t Cry.” Made in collaboration with Zac Little of Saintseneca, Infinite Spring’s ten effervescent songs highlight Ciolek’s knack for writing … Read more

Fire Track: Slow Pulp – “Cramps”

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Chicago based four-piece Slow Pulp have signed to ANTI- Records and have released the single “Cramps,” a coolly crackling new track that sounds like it is pulling lead singer Emily Massey’s vocals through a distorted tape deck backed by the band’s well-honed blend of post-punk shoegaze. “The song came out of a jam at practice … Read more

Fire Track: Jenny Lewis – “Psychos”

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Jenny Lewis has confirmed the release of her forthcoming album, Joy’All, arriving June 9th on Blue Note/Capitol Records. Accompanying the album’s announcement is the brand new single “Psychos,” you can check out above. Joy’All, the fifth solo album from Jenny and followup to 2019’s critically acclaimed On The Line (Warner Records), finds the singer-songwriter embarking … Read more

Fire Track: The Ironsides – “The Web”

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The Ironsides have arrived. Changing Light is the first full-length effort from this masterful collective of Bay Area musicians and is out May 19th via Colemine Records. It melds classic psych-soul sounds with sweeping orchestral arrangements – reminiscent of a cinematic soundtrack from a ’60s European film. Inspired by the soundtracks and library music of … Read more

Fire Track: Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit – “Death Wish”

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GRAMMY-Award winners Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit announced today the upcoming release of their eighth album, Weathervanes, out June 9 via Southeastern Records/Thirty Tigers. Written and produced by Isbell, Weathervanes features 13 brand new tracks. Weathervanes is a collection of grown-up songs: Songs about adult love, about change, about the danger of nostalgia and … Read more

Fire Track Premiere: POSH SWAT (John Dwyer/OSEES) – “The Spent Sadist”

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WARNING: Do not adjust your speakers for today’s premiere Fire Track. The sounds you are hearing from POSH SWAT are real, funky, and potentially from another planet! Alright, not from another planet but POSH SWAT is the newest project by John Dwyer (OSEES), Ryan Sawyer, and Andres Renteria, so you know to prepare yourself for … Read more

Fire Track: Kelly Finnigan – “Impressions Of You (Acoustic)”

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Kelly Finnigan is proud to present an acoustic version of one of the sweetest tunes from his debut LP The Tales People Tell, “Impressions Of You.” A track that’s already been embraced by the west coast lowrider scene and for good reason, this acoustic spin features authentic and moving vocals from Kelly, lush Philly-style horn … Read more

Fire Track: Andrew Gabbard – “Glum & Empty”

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Andrew Gabbard has become a household name in the Ohio rock-n-roll scene. As a guitarist and vocalist for Cincinnati-based Thee Shams and the critically acclaimed Buffalo Killers, his songwriting chops have been proven time and time again. He currently serves as one half of the Gabbard Brothers, performs as a touring guitarist for The Black … Read more

Fire Track: The National – “Tropic Morning News”

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The National has announced the release of its ninth studio album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, due April 28, 2023 via 4AD. Anchored by evocative melodies and an enthralling lyrical narrative, First Two Pages of Frankenstein signals a new chapter in the band’s beloved discography. The 11-song album was produced by The National at Long … Read more

Fire Track: boygenius – “$20”

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boygenius have announced their long awaited return with the release of three singles from their upcoming album The Record via Interscope Records: the fire track today “$20,” “Emily I’m Sorry,” and “True Blue.” The album is due out March 31, 2023 and marks the first full length project for the band. boygenius, the acclaimed trio … Read more

Fire Track Premiere: The Raging Nathans – “This World”

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TFN is excited today to premiere a brand new track from Dayton, Ohio punks – The Raging Nathans! “This World” is the closing tune from their forthcoming fifth album, Still Spitting Blood, which is due out on January 19th via Rad Girlfriend Records and in the U.K. through Brassneck Records (pre-order links below). The album … Read more

Fire Track: The C.I.A. – “Inhale Exhale”

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The C.I.A. have shared their second unhinged, biting new single “Inhale Exhale” today. Their forthcoming album, Surgery Channel, is ripe with straightforward conviction. The trio made up of Denée & Ty Segall and Emmett Kelly have constructed a world where everything is piercing and pinpointed. Every word brings confrontation – The C.I.A. make you question … Read more

Fire Track: Iggy Pop – “Frenzy”

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Iggy Pop is back! Every Loser is Iggy’s 19th solo album and his first to be released via the recently announced partnership between Atlantic Records and Gold Tooth Records, the new label founded by the album’s GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum executive producer, Andrew Watt. Iggy Pop will unleash his new album on the public come January 6, … Read more