As you crest the hill of your favorite roller coaster have you ever thought about something going wrong? How about the amusement park being hit with crazy fast and high flood water? No? Well, Pittsburgh band 1,2,3 have a song for you here that covers that very scenario. Their stomping groove on “When The Levee … Read more
Los Angeles power trio Zig Zags have signed with In The Red Records to release their Ty Segall produced debut album due out June 3rd. In the meantime listen to the first single “Brainded Warrior” (about the old Robocop not the new shitty one) below and catch the band live. Tour Dates: 05/11 – Santa … Read more
Popstrangers have revealed the second single “Don’t Be Afraid” off their forthcoming sophomore release, Fortuna. The early ’80s guitar sound with theatrical pop will leave you wanting more. Carpark Recoreds will release Fortuna on May 27th and you can hear the new single below. Popstrangers Website Popstrangers Facebook Carpark Records
Last month, Dub Thompson, the brazen project of 19-year olds Matt Pulos (guitar) and Evan Laffer (drums), announced their debut album, 9 Songs, by sharing the raw and immediate Robert Beatty-directed video for “Dograces.” Originally from Agoura Hills, now based in California (Matt) and Brooklyn (Evan), Dub Thompson are giving a further glimpse into the … Read more
Atlanta-based noise pop band Gold-Bears have just announced the follow up to 2011’s Are You Falling In Love?. Their sophomore album Dalliance will be released on June 3 via Slumberland Records. “For You” begins with main bear and singer Jeremy Underwood bluntly calling out “You’re a mistake.” It is the start of this direct message … Read more
Happyness will release their self-produced debut album – Weird Little Birthday – on June 16. The album follows their eponymous debut EP released at the beginning of this year, which had some nice critical acclaim across seas. The band has some Pavement vibe going through this first single “Great Minds Think Alike, All Brains Taste … Read more
Here is the first single from Goshen, Indiana’s Strand of Oaks appropriately titled “Goshen ’97.” Founder and leader Tim Showalter has previously released several more folk oriented records under the Strand of Oaks moniker but his new record Heal finds him growing with a much louder sound. Not only can you hear this in the … Read more
Jack White has announced his first headline dates in support of his new album Lazaretto, out June 10th on Third Man Records/Columbia. The shows will be Jack’s first since his 2012 world tour supporting Blunderbuss. Jack will officially kick off the world tour on May 29th at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, OK and continue with … Read more
For this collaborative project called The Both, critically acclaimed musicians Aimee Mann and Ted Leo have joined forces. Building on a friendship forged while they were on tour together last year, it was Leo’s solo sets that piqued Mann’s interest in getting on stage with him and writing music together. The Both’s video for their … Read more
How about a double Friday Fire from The Bots this week! The group has been on TFN radar for some time now as the band impresses us more with every new material they release. Brothers and bandmates Mikaiah Lei (Lead Vocal, Guitar, Bass), and Anaiah Lei (Drums & Percussions, Backing Vocal) hail from Los Angeles … Read more
San Francisco psych stalwarts Sleepy Sun have a new video for their single “Galaxy Punk.” In typical Sleepy Sun fashion, it’s super trippy! After you watch the new cut below make sure to read TFN review of their album Maui Tears and our interview with guitarist Matt Holliman HERE.
Jack White’s new album Lazaretto, is to be released June 10th on Third Man Records/Columbia. The first single and title track “Lazaretto,” will be released later this month but while we await the debut you can check out a first taste of new music from the album and watch the Ben Swank-directed video for new … Read more
Returning this summer led by Outkast, Jack White, Beck and The Replacements, The Forecastle Festival will offer single day tickets beginning Friday, April 4, 2014 at Noon EDT. A limited number of single-day general admission tickets will be available for $74.50, and will increase to $84.50 once the initial allotment is gone. General admission weekend … Read more
The Flaming Lips stay very busy but always seem to enjoy their art. Their new project finds the band diving into the world of Pink Floyd again on their new release Flaming Side Of The Moon. The new output has been designed as a companion piece to the original 1973 album, Dark Side Of The … Read more
Fu Manchu is at it again. Marking their 11th studio album with Gigantoid the early 90’s fuzz forefathers tear open the cosmos yet again with their first release since 2009’s Signs of Infinite Power. Get an early taste via “Anxiety Reducer,” the first single from Gigantoid. Carrying a molten pace that recalls an Iommi touch … Read more
The new album from Cincinnati’s Buffalo Killers is called Heavy Reverie and will be released on May 13th via Sun Pedal Recordings. Now you can enjoy the first single “Poisonberry Tide” below.
Minneapolis four-piece Howler have premiered a video for their new single “Indictment” below. The band will bring their show to North America starting April 24 in Vancouver following a slew of European dates! SEE FULL LIST OF DATES BELOW. “Indictment” is the second track to be shared from the band’s new album World Of Joy … Read more
We learned late last week that The Black Keys will release their eighth studio album, Turn Blue, on May 13th via Nonesuch Records. Today, the duo have given us the album’s first single, “Fever”. I will warn you – Don’t stare too long at the circle!
The Pixies have confirmed details of their first studio album since 1991’s Trompe le Monde. Released in late April (23 April in Japan, 28 April in UK/Europe and 29 April in North America), Indie Cindy will be made available via the band’s own independent label, Pixiesmusic. The album will be available on CD in a … Read more
Well Fire Note faithful, it’s finally that time. What seems like a long while- w h o k i l l was only 3 years ago- Merrill Garbus a.k.a. tUnE-yArDs is readying her next release, Nikki Nack, for a May 6th drop date. Because music like this is definitely hard to come by, I know … Read more
The Black Angels have a new track titled “Diamond Eyes,” from their upcoming Clear Lake Forest EP. The new release includes 7 new tracks and will be pressed on limited edition clear vinyl for Record Store Day, April 19th. You can see the tracklisting for Clear Lake Forest and hear the new track below. Clear … Read more
Here is some new music from Rush Midnight. The first official single from their debut self-titled full length is “Closer.” The track includes a little bit of everything as you can hear disco, funk, electronics and plenty of pop. “Closer” is a lush dance track that draws on disco and funk music of the 80’s … Read more
Does grinding blues rock n’ roll from Columbus, Ohio sound like a treat? Did you say yes? Then make sure to hear Mount Carmel’s “Back On It,” as the track is as timeless as the nearest classic record with its smoldering riff that becomes the song’s pulse. The track is both loose and complex but … Read more
Beck’s latest album Morning Phase was Headphone Approved and now you can hear live renditions of the material at the below dates. Hopefully this schedule expands but for now these 16 dates are it. Check Beck.com for information on ticket sales and additional dates as they are confirmed and announced. BECK Live Tour 2014 04/09/14 … Read more
The Kooks return April 20th with the new single “Down.” It’s a groovy little track that has a catchy looped hook which should spike interest for their forthcoming record. It is much different than their past material so check it out below.