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
Real Estate has added a more shows to their Spring/Summer tour. If you have not had a chance to see this band live I would recommend hitting one of these dates! US Tour Dates May 18 – Woodsist Festival, Big Sur, CA May 19 – Gundlach-Bundschu Winery, Sonoma, CA * May 21 – Revolution Hall, … Read more
Ben Folds has announced details of a new album slated for digital release in the spring with a vinyl release to follow in the late summer. The upcoming album will showcase new pop songs recorded and arranged in collaboration with yMusic – a NYC-based sextet. Recorded in just under two weeks in New York, Los … 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
There are only three dates left to check out Chuck Ragan in the US so plan accordingly. He has been touring in support of his latest, Till Midnight, which came out last year via SideOneDummy Records. Starting March 18, Chuck kicks his European tour off in Dublin and will stay across seas until his final … 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
Coachella has annouced its 2015 lineup: Jack White, AC/DC and Drake, will headline this year’s festival. Tame Impala, St. Vincent, Ryan Adams, Interpol, Belle & Sebastian, Alabama Shakes, Ride and The War on Drugs are other notable names in bigger set type. The Califorina-based music festival takes place over the course of two weekends, April … Read more
Following a 4-year hiatus, San Francisco post-punk trio Erase Errata has announced their fourth studio album Lost Weekend, set to be self-released on January 20 via the band’s own label Under The Sun and distributed by Revolver. If you have missing the three piece Lost Weekend promises to bring back their relentless energy, peculiar tension … Read more
Brooklyn’s Hellbirds have re recorded all of Phil Spector’s A Christmas Gift For You, and have been putting out the album one song a day from December 10th-23rd 2014. Today’s song is “Christmas, Baby Please Come Home” written by Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, and Phil Spector. “Christmas, Baby Please Come Home” is the twelfth song … Read more
If you have seen Ty Segall lately you might have caught his opening act Axis: Sova. The band seems to fit in with the many sides of Ty as their thundering jams are sure to shake concert venue walls across the country. The featured track today, “Fractal Ancestry,” is from their forthcoming new record Early … Read more
Amen Dunes just announced a spring tour to support the “Cowboy Worship” EP out January 20 via Sacred Bones. After a solid release with this years Love, Amen Dunes is an artist on the rise. This is a group I would try to catch soon and I would hope that the below spring tour list … Read more
Here is a sneak peek at a track from Lemuria’s upcoming 7″ / Comic Book split. The 7″, produced by Mark Ryan of the Marked Men and Radioactivity comes packaged with Turnstile Comix #3, a 40 page comic book about Lemuria’s harrowing 2011 tour through Russia, based on true events and illustrated by Mitch Clem … Read more
I don’t know about you but a cool jangly indie rock song seems right for today. Brooklyn’s Coastgaard rushes towards you with a fresh neo-surf rock sound that comes complete with early 60’s rhythms, 90’s guitar undertones and stylish arrangements. On “Rose,” Coastgaard displays their waving melodies that fall into a Real Estate vibe or … Read more
I honestly didn’t see this one coming but why not. Arcade Fire’s Will Butler has announced a solo effort titled Policy out March 10, 2015 via Merge Records. Any guesses on what direction Policy will go? I can’t stop thinking that modern day Cheap Trick will be the approach.
Colleen Green’s lo-fi pop punk charm shined on her Hardly Art debut, Sock It To Me, and now we have her first single from her forthcoming 2015 release I Want To Grow Up. “Pay Attention” already gives you an idea that Green has stepped it up sonically this go around, as the song is a … Read more