Fire Tracks

Fire Track: Mt. Mountain – “Aplomb”

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Fuzz Club Records · Mt. Mountain – Aplomb Australian five-piece Mt. Mountain will release their fourth album, ‘Centre’, on February 26th 2021 via London’s Fuzz Club Records. Hailing from Perth, Australia, Mt. Mountain deal in a sprawling, motorik psychedelic rock sound that journeys between tranquil, drone-like meditations and raucous, full-throttle wig-outs that’ll blow your mind … Read more

Fire Track: Kishi Bashi – “Early Morning Breeze”

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To celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday yesterday, Kishi Bashi shared an excellent new cover of “Early Morning Breeze,” from her formative 1971 album Coat Of Many Colors. The cover introduces a subtly transformed sonic palette, including a short violin solo from the string extraordinaire. “I’ve always loved Dolly Parton,” he explains. “I think an artist’s personality … Read more

Fire Track: Calyx – “Leslie Plain And Strong”

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Stay Gone by CALYX Is the grass really greener on the other side? Who can really say for certain, but it’s a New Year, and Calyx is prepared to ask the tough questions. The Pittsburgh-based trio of Caitlin Bender (she/her), Jon Ahn (he/him), and Garett Cassidy (he/him) brings their “complex chemical bond that’s very powerful … Read more

Fire Track: Descendents – “That’s The Breaks”

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Legendary punk band Descendents have a new track “That’s The Breaks.” The track follows the politically-charged two-song single Suffrage, released ahead of the 2020 general election encouraging voting to take down the Trump administration. In triumph, “That’s The Breaks” serves as a farewell to 45 ahead of the upcoming inauguration. As you might expect, Descendents do not hold back … Read more

Fire Track: Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio – “Call Your Mom”

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Seattle-based soul-jazz groove-machine Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio are set to release their sophomore studio album, I Told You So, on January 29th via Colemine Records. Their first single “Call Your Mom,” should get you ready for another organ driven jazz experience. DLO3 conjures the smoky 1960s jazz stylings of Jimmy Smith and Baby Face Willette, … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: FEELS – “Car”

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“My friends – come with me to Candyland” is the first line you will hear from the rocking new tune and Friday Fire Track from Los Angeles punk quartet FEELS. “Car” is from the band’s second LP, Post Earth, that will be released on February 22, 2019 via Witchita Recordings.

After recording their 2016 eponymous debut with Ty Segall in one marathon daylong session, FEELS went to Northern California in August 2017 for a comparatively luxurious eight days with Tim Green. The former guitarist of punk iconoclasts Nation of Ulysses, Green has worked with Sleater-Kinney, Bikini Kill, Joanna Newsom and Jawbreaker among others.

His experience combined with FEELS growth as a band has not only turned out a killer tune in “Car” but Post Earth will be album to hear and look forward to as the new year kicks off. Enjoy your Friday!

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Wichita Recordings

The Friday Fire Track: Burning House – “Mirror Song”

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Shoegaze is a true under the radar genre but this Southampton band Burning House is helping put it back on the map quickly with their screeching feedback and fuzz drenched vocals. The band knows how to bring multiple indie layers together as you will hear on this song today how the guitar rhythms interlock with … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Deerhunter – “Death In Midsummer”

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Deerhunter returns with an album out of time. It is concerned with the disappearance of culture, of humanity, of nature, of logic and emotion.

Deerhunter’s eighth LP, Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared?, is out January 19 via 4AD. Like with previous Deerhunter albums- this new one comes with high expectations and from this first single and today’s Friday Fire Track, “Death in Midsummer,” the record could already be considered for a best of in 2019.

From the opening harpsichord and piano figures of “Death in Midsummer”, it is impossible to tell where the record came from. It is already a timeless composition that demands repeat listens. The sound is vintage but the progression in the song is tomorrow.

Deerhunter is already out on tour in a few days so check the list below and enjoy your Friday!

Deerhunter Website
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4AD

Deerhunter / Tour Dates

SUN 11/04 SAO PAOLO, Balaclava Festival
THU 11/08 SANTIAGO, Blondie
SAT 11/10 SANTIAGO, Fauna Primavera
SUN 11/11 BUENOS AIRES, Personal Fest
TUE 11/13 QUITO, La Ideal
WED 11/14 LIMA, Sala Raimondi
THU 1/17 LOS ANGELES, CA Lodge Room (with Confusing Mix of Nations)
MON 1/21 OSAKA, Bigcat (with Gang Gang Dance)
TUE 1/22 NAGOYA, Electric Ladyland
WED 1/23 TOKYO, O-East
FRI 2/15 NASHVILLE, TN Cannery Ballroom (with Faye Webster)
MON 2/18 CLEVELAND, OH Mahall’s 20 Lanes (with Mary Lattimore)
TUE 2/19 DETROIT, MI El Club (with Mary Lattimore)
THU 2/21 TORONTO, ON Danforth Music Hall (with Mary Lattimore)
FRI 2/22 MONTREAL, QC Le National (with Mary Lattimore)
SAT 2/23 NEW HAVEN, CT College Street Music Hall (with Mary Lattimore)
SUN 2/24 BOSTON, MA Royale (with Mary Lattimore)
WED 2/27 BROOKLYN, NY Brooklyn Steel (with Mary Lattimore, L’Rain)
FRI 3/01 PHILADELPHIA, PA Union Transfer (with L’Rain)
SAT 3/02 WASHINGTON DC 9:30 Club (with L’Rain)
SUN 3/03 BALTIMORE, MD Ottobar
TUE 3/05 PITTSBURGH, PA Mr. Small’s Theatre (with L’Rain)
WED 3/06 LOUISVILLE, KY Headliner’s Music Hall (with L’Rain)
FRI 3/08 SAVANNAH, GA Savannah Stopover Music Festival

The Friday Fire Track: Ty Segall – “Class War”

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Ty Segall is releasing a covers album titled Fudge Sandwich next week on October 26th via In The Red. Today’s Friday Fire Track is from that collection and features Ty’s take on the Dils 1977 punk song “Class War.” What is unique about this cover is that Segall strips it down into a hum along … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Smoking Popes – “Amanda My Love”

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1994 was a great year for indie rock and Smoking Popes were right there with their sophomore album Born To Quit. Well, the Smoking Popes are back with a new record which features the original four members – Josh Caterer, Eli Caterer, Matt Caterer, and Mike Felumlee – which is the first since the 1998 … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Robert Pollard – “Subspace Biographies”

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Trying something a bit different today as the Friday Fire Track goes back to 1998 and features a song from Robert Pollard’s sophomore solo record Waved Out. “Subspace Biographies” is easily one of my favorite Robert Pollard solo songs with its gentle opening before its foot tapping charge keeps the high kicks going.

The song just keeps moving and churning as it almost drowns out Pollard’s lyrics near its conclusion to an amplified perfection. When Pollard asks, “Captain, are you sure they’re coming in?” the track just nails it. “Subspace Biographies” is another solid pop rock song in Pollard’s massive collection that has a timeless vibe as it sounds as fresh in 2018 as it did in 1998.

The good news is that Rockathon Records has just released a remastered reissue on a nice looking Blue vinyl TODAY! It also includes a promo press photo from the era. You can see both below. Don’t just take our word for it – Waved Out should be in your collection and this Blue LP variant should be a must add to any collector. Enjoy your Friday and pick this up at the Rockathon link below!

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Rockathon Records

The Friday Fire Track: ORB – “Space Between The Planets”

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TFN has still not tired of the heavy psych weapons Flightless Records out of Australia currently has in their arsenal. ORB of course are now one of their consistent staples as today’s Friday Fire Track is the title track off of their just released third LP. “Space Between The Planets” is a full-on space rock … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: RAYS – “Yesterday’s Faces”

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Oakland’s RAYS are back! The follow up to their self-titled debut will be out November 2nd via Trouble In Mind and is titled You Can Get There From Here. Today’s Friday Fire Track, “Yesterday’s Faces,” is from the new album and showcases the band’s newer direction of a more refined and melodic pop that is … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Ron Gallo – “Always Elsewhere”

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Stardust Birthday Party is the follow up to Ron Gallo’s debut album, Heavy Meta, which was a fantastic garage rock album that we missed out on in 2017. Well, we are not missing this one as Gallo storms back with today’s Friday Fire Track, “Always Elsewhere.” The track is from Stardust Birthday Party which is out October 5, 2018 via New West Records.

Gallo’s energy sounds like a modern Talking Heads as the track has a very pop backbone under its excited guitar playing and call out type vocal delivery. The song just has all the components to make your Friday better!

Ron Gallo Website
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New West Records

The Friday Fire Track: Art Brut – “Wham! Bang! Pow! Let’s Rock Out!”

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Art Brut is back and just released a brand new single and today’s Friday Fire Track, “Wham! Bang! Pow! Let’s Rock Out.” Frontman Eddie Argos says of the track, “This is a song about making new friends, I hope it works out…Watch the fuck out! We’re back and very rejuvenated.” Strong words but the song … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: GØGGS – “Pre Strike Sweep”

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GØGGS, the Los Angeles-based group comprised of co-founders Chris Shaw (vocals) and Ty Segall (guitars), and Michael Anderson (bass) and Charles Moothart (drums, guitar), are set to release their second album, Pre Strike Sweep, on September 28th via In The Red. Following their “foot to the floor” self-titled debut, Pre Strike Sweep should find the … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Fascinating – “Communist Power”

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Gutter pop from Cleveland, Ohio, returns with Fascinating’s new track “Communist Power.” Today’s Friday Fire Track does not mess around with its fuzzed-up guitar assault. Play it loud and raise a fist as you join Fascinating’s crusade against the current times. “Communist Power” is the first of 12 new songs from an upcoming album of … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Mozes And The Firstborn – “Hello”

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Netherlands-based Mozes and the Firstborn are back with a new single and today’s Friday Fire Track “Hello.” You may remember the band’s excellent Headphone Approved self-titled debut back in 2014 on Burger Records. Since that time, the group has toured with The Growlers, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and together PANGEA to just name a few, while … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Lala Lala – “Destroyer”

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Lala Lala is the Chicago-based project of Lillie West. She recently just signed to Hardly Art Records and will release her new album, The Lamb, on Friday, September 28th. The Friday Fire Track today is your first listen to Lala Lala as “Destroyer” has a very early Liz Phair meets Snail Mail sound. I also … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Exploded View – “Raven Raven”

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Not sure why but trippy seemed liked the style of music to feature today and Mexico City’s Exploded View has the perfect new track. The Friday Fire Track, “Raven Raven,” has a hypnotic but sterile pulse as Annika Henderson’ vocals float through its mystic haze. The effect reminds me of several Kim Gordon fronted songs … Read more

The Friday Fire Track: Active Bird Community – “Unwind With Me”

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Brooklyn, NY’s Active Bird Community instantly will get you excited to bring out the rock. The band have a new album coming out on September 14th via Barsuk Records and today’s Friday Fire Track is the perfect introduction.

“Unwind With Me” starts off innocent enough with the slow burning guitar strum and the band’s woo hoo harmony vocals. Singer Tom D’Agustino then calmly sings “and now you’re really over there, and I am thousand pounds of scared – I’ll fuck this up.” That is when the band’s muscular guitar comes out and injects this song a solid backbone that is unforgettable. Enjoy your Friday!

Active Bird Community Website
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Barsuk Records