Washed Out has premiered a new video for “All I Know,” the latest single from Paracosm (TFN Review). The new visual follows the story of a broken hearted young man, who heads out on a chaotic road trip with his best friend in search of closure. The “All I Know” video was co-produced by Urban … Read more
We know you like your somewhat sludgy punk rock and Endless Bummer’s new track “Such A Drag” throws it hard. Their new Ripper Current EP, out on In The Red, was recorded by Ty Segall and was the first official material made in his new backyard studio the Sweat Lodge. What I like is that … Read more
Last week, Guided by Voices drummer Kevin Fennell put his drum kit on eBay for $55,000. Today a statement from the GBV camp said this about the sale: “For the record, the band Guided By Voices has nothing to do with the sale of Kevin Fennell’s drums. He is acting on his own and is … Read more
Psychic Ills have announced select North American tour dates with Mazzy Star this November, taking them on the road along the East Coast, up through Canada and performing a show at New York’s Terminal 5. The New York-based band will tour in support of this year’s One Track Mind (TFN Review), out now on Sacred … Read more
Minor Alps, the collaborative vision of Juliana Hatfield and Nada Surf’s Matthew Caws, have just released the Clyde Petersen directed music video for “I Don’t Know What To Do With My Hands”, the latest song off the duo’s forthcoming album Get There, out October 29th on Barsuk Records. In our book it is really hard … Read more
“Johnny Strange” by UK youngsters Weatherbird is our Friday “Fire” track this week. The band members are still in their teenage years and their forthcoming EP, Cut Me Loose, is full of straight up rock n roll. The EP was produced by Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral For A Friend, Motorhead, Twin Atlantic) and is available from … Read more
Here is a new video from The Dodos for their track Substance that was recorded live with the Magik Magik Orchestra.
Luscious Jackson has confirmed the first network TV appearance of its recently reunited lineup: On November 18, Jill Cunniff, Gabby Glaser and Kate Schellenbach will return to The Late Show with David Letterman for the first time in over a decade. The Letterman booking follows the announcement of Luscious Jackson’s new album Magic Hour, out … Read more
Screaming Females are back with “Ancient Civilization”, a primal shredder from their split 7″ with Wisconsin’s Tenement, out now on Recess Records (buy HERE). You can hear the new track below and catch the band’s raucous live show on tour this winter! Tour Dates 11/5 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick Lounge 11/6 – St. … Read more
The Fire Note is proud to present a premiere track from singer/songwriter Chris Zurich. “The Sounds” is off his new self-released debut Black Ink that is due out tomorrow October 15th. This song showcases Zurich’s voice and guitar work which fused together creates an intesity that he controls with each emotional line. “The Sounds” is … Read more
The new album from artist Mathew Sawyer is called Sleep Dreamt A Brother and it’s out October 15 (tomorrow) in the U.S. via Fire Records. The premiere of single “October All The Time” is a perfect fit for this month as its fragile but elegant structure will ease you into the Fall season. It also … Read more
What is a Friday “Fire” Track you ask? It is a song that should propel you into the weekend with something fresh, new and cool. This 1st edition is from Dead Gaze out of Oxford, Mississippi. Their debut album Brain Holiday is out October 22th on the FatCat Records imprint Palmist. “Runnin’ On The Moon” … Read more
“Baby don’t lie, don’t lie to me – it’s going to come back on you!” is the line that will get stuck in your head from Tim Easton’s video for “Don’t Lie” which premiered today over at Popmatters. The singer/songwriter currently resides in Nashville and brings the flavor of the city to his new album … Read more
Wymond Miles’ second full length LP for Sacred Bones Records comes out a week from today, but you can hear the album in it’s entirety right now as it’s streaming at The Fader HERE. He’ll be playing a record release show in his hometown of San Francisco on the 17th at The Eagle and shortly … Read more
Have you missed Broken Bells? The collaborative between Shins frontman James Mercer and producer Danger Mouse have just released an album teaser for their new record After The Disco due out January 2014. You can get excited below!
The Fire Note is pleased to provide the album stream for Lisa Papineau’s third and newest solo record, Blood Noise, which is due out tomorrow on Neurotic Yell Records. You may already know her name as Papineau has previously done vocals for M83 and Air. From the praiseful hope of “Little Light” to the ceremonial … Read more
On top of appearing with Beck at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival (Watch Rishi with Beck in Australia performing “Loser”), Elephant Stone continued to enrich an outstanding summer of mass critical praise particularly after touring North America with both The Zombies and The Black Angels, ultimately climaxing at Austin Psych Fest. You can check out … Read more
Here is the new video from Mikal Cronin for “Peace of Mind”. It is a track off of his latest and excelllent record MCII which recieved our *Headphone Approved* honors back in May (TFN Review). The video below was directed by Lara Gallagher and stars Mary Timony (Wild Flag, Helium) as a hotel maid who … Read more
It should not surprise you but guess who is back with a solo record? That is right – Bob Pollard! The new solo record, Blazing Gentlemen, is due out 12/9/13 and you can check out the first single from the record, “Tonight’s The Rodeo,” below. Start your “Oh Oh Oh” singalong now! You can still … Read more
Missouri-based indie-pop trio Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin pays tribute to Branson, MO’s glory days in a new for single, “Nightwater Girlfriend,” taken from their fourth album, Fly By Wire, (TFN Review) available now on Polyvinyl. Directed by Brook Linder, the band rented a helicopter, filmed at a water park, visited some roadside attractions, … Read more
Balance and Composure has released a new video today for their song “Reflection”. The track is featured on the band’s recently released record, The Things We Think We’re Missing, which is available now at iTunes, Amazon, No Sleep Records and local indie retailers. Directed by Dan Centrone and set in the serene nature of the … Read more
In a recent interview with Magnet, Robert Pollard indicated that there might not be any new Guided By Voices material coming anytime soon. The GBV nation sighed all at once. Surprise – fans will rejoice everywhere as a new record, Motivational Jumpsuit, has been announced for release late February 2014. You can check out the … Read more
Here is the new video from Aheym, the upcoming collaboration between The National’s guitarist and composer Bryce Dessner and Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet. The video is directed by visual artist and longtime Dessner collaborator Matthew Ritchie. The album is due November 5 on Anti- Records as Aheym features four original compositions by Dessner performed by … Read more
I don’t know about you but this cover scares me! This of course is the cover for AHJ, a new EP from The Strokes’ guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr., that will be released October 8 via Julian Casablancas’ Cult Records. AHJ was produced, engineered and mixed by Grammy-winning producer Gus Oberg and recorded at Hammond’s two … Read more
Travis will kick off their North American tour this Thursday September 19th, in support of their new album Where You Stand (TFN Review) which debuted in the Billboard Top 100. You can see the current schedule of dates below with more to be announced soon. Tour Dates (more to be announced): September 19 – Keswick … Read more