Jason Molia recorded Didn’t It Rain live in a single room, with no overdubs and had musicians creating their parts on the fly. The overall approach to the recording was nothing new for Molina but Didn’t It Rain sets its self apart from his existing body of work. This expanded reissue presents Molina’s home demos … Read more
On September 9th, Sloan will release their 11th studio album Commonwealth via Yep Roc Records. In celebration of the new release, the band will hit the road for a North American tour this fall. Additional tour dates will be announced soon. US Tour Dates: 10/10: Minneapolis, MN – Turf Club 10/19: Portland, OR – Star … Read more
Nothing like getting a quick follow up from Montreal’s Elephant Stone. It was just last year we were grooving to their psychedelic self-titled record! Fast forward a year and the band is back with another sitar-infused indie rock record in Three Poisons. The Fire Track today is “Knock You From Yr Mountain” and it highlights … Read more
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Ryan Pollie goes under the moniker Los Angeles Police Department, which I will say is an ear catching band name. What is better than the name is Pollie’s soft and effortless delivery on his first single form the self-titled debut due out September 2 via Forged Artifacts. When Pollie repetitively sings the chorus the magic … Read more
The Afghan Whigs are known for some killer covers and I believe you can add this one to the list. The Police’s Ghost in the Machine classic, “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” was recorded during the sessions for the band’s current Sub Pop album and Headphone Approved Do to the Beast. You can … Read more
Finch will release their new studio album, Back to Oblivion, on September 30th 2014 via Razor & Tie. The band has also launched the new album pre-order bundles at finch.merchnow.com. Back to Oblivion marks the return of Finch with the band’s first full length album in over nine years. The band dignified the demand for … Read more
Burger Records will be releasing the new record from California shamble-rockers Tomorrows Tulips on October 7th. “Glued To You,” is one of the new tunes off the record, When, and it will surly be one of the more interesting songs you will hear from the band. The track is packed full of swagger even though … Read more
Minus The Bear have debuted “The Lucky Ones” as a preview of their forthcoming full-length release Lost Loves, out October 7th. “The Lucky Ones” is one of 10 tracks found on Lost Loves, which is now available for pre-order via Dangerbird Records HERE. Lost Loves is a career-spanning collection of rare & unreleased songs written … Read more
They Want My Soul, the eighth studio album from Spoon, is now out to the masses with loads critical praise. The band is currently on tour throughout North America and you can find a complete listing of announced shows below. SPOON 2014 TOUR 08/05/14 – San Diego, CA – Sleep Train Amphitheater at Chula Vista … Read more
The Number Ones (AKA THE #1S) hail from Dublin and play a very hazy shade of retro punk. Their self-titled debut is out next week on Deranged Records and it already sounds like a winner with its no frills straight up rock approach. “Girl” is the Friday Fire track today and it represents the more … Read more
Worcester, MA ‘s The Hotelier is heading out on tour with Foxing in support of the band’s sophomore LP, Home, Like Noplace Is There. Little Big League and Prawn are playing on select dates as well. The Hotelier has also announced September dates with Laura Stevenson amongst their Riot Fest appearances in Toronto and Chicago. … Read more
Directed by Sophie Muller (No Doubt, Killers, Garbage) and shot in Bergman-esque black and white, “Heart Is A Drum” finds Beck in a rural backwoods limbo, encountering figures from his past, present and possible future-including one with an uncanny resemblance to his former self as captured in 1993’s immortal “Loser” clip. “Heart Is A Drum” … Read more
Do you enjoy electro-infused indie rock along the lines of Animal Collective and Yeasayer? Assuming you said yes, today’s Fire Track, “Flytrap,” from Chicago band YAWN should hit your musical sweet spot. I think you will like how the song ebbs and flows like an electro-smooth gulf wave with its Broken Bells type vocals before … Read more
Axxa/Abraxas (aka Ben Asbury), has just shared the video for his single “I Almost Fell”, from his recently released S/T debut. With the help of newly formed friends in Asheville (Asbury recently relocated to the city), the video came together, piece by piece over several weeks. When asked to describe the video, this is what … Read more
Cancers are an Athens-based indie group comprised of Ella Kaspar and Lenny Miller by way of Vancouver, Canada and New York City. The two met while toiling away on tour with their respective previous bands, and joined together out of a desire to craft their own music free from compromise. The result consists of crushing … Read more
Zola Jesus has revealed more details, including cover art and tracklisting for her forthcoming album, Taiga, out October 7th, 2014 on Mute. Select US performances begin in San Francisco on October 8th, hitting major US cities before she heads to UK & Europe. Tickets go on sale beginning Friday July 18th. You can hear the … Read more
On September 9, 2014, Sloan, will release their 11th studio album Commonwealth via Yep Roc Records. The 15 song collection sees Sloan’s members all contributing original compositions to each record, equal partners with equal say over every aspect of their work. Where in the past creative lines have been blurred to create the multi-faceted Sloan … Read more
Did you know that Ty Segall had his own label imprint? How can this be possible you ask – too busy? That answer is no as Ty’s imprint GOD? Records can be found at Drag City Records. Currently GOD? has released records from David Novick, White Fence and Jack Name. Ty Segall is now releasing … Read more
Nashville-based band The By Gods, made up of Tye Hammonds (drums) and George Pauley (guitar, vocal), released their debut album I Don’t Care Who Believes Me at the start of the summer with the vinyl coming in August. This single will give you a great idea of what The By Gods bring to the table. … Read more
Here is your chance to catch the new video from up and comers White Lung. Their punk meets 90’s alternative sound is feverish and fresh as you can hear in the video below. “In Your Home” can be found on their recently released third album, Deep Fantasy. This is what lead singer Mish Way had … Read more
On August 19th, Nashville-based artist Cory Branan is releasing a new album, The No-Hit Wonder, on Bloodshot Records. There’s a timeless craftsmanship in these deceptively simple songs about love and home, losses and dreams. Branan’s had his fair share of each since completing his critically acclaimed Bloodshot debut MUTT in 2012, losing several beloved family … Read more
When Pallbearer released their 2012 debut Sorrow And Extinction the metal community immediately took notice. Hearing that their follow up Foundations of Burden would be coming out on August 19th via Profound Lore it instantly became my most anticipated metal album for 2014. “The Ghost I Used To Be” is not just a typical slow … Read more
Julian Casablancas+The Voidz will release their anticipated debut titled Tyranny this September 23 on Casablancas’ own Cult Records. A digital pre-order priced at $3.87 is available now on HERE. Below you can see the third and final video teaser installment comprised of music and live tour footage. Written and recorded over the past year, the … Read more