TFN is excited today to premiere a brand new track from Dayton, Ohio punks – The Raging Nathans! “This World” is the closing tune from their forthcoming fifth album, Still Spitting Blood, which is due out on January 19th via Rad Girlfriend Records and in the U.K. through Brassneck Records (pre-order links below). The album … Read more
The C.I.A. have shared their second unhinged, biting new single “Inhale Exhale” today. Their forthcoming album, Surgery Channel, is ripe with straightforward conviction. The trio made up of Denée & Ty Segall and Emmett Kelly have constructed a world where everything is piercing and pinpointed. Every word brings confrontation – The C.I.A. make you question … Read more
Iggy Pop is back! Every Loser is Iggy’s 19th solo album and his first to be released via the recently announced partnership between Atlantic Records and Gold Tooth Records, the new label founded by the album’s GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum executive producer, Andrew Watt. Iggy Pop will unleash his new album on the public come January 6, … Read more
The Newcastle, UK-based group Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs has announced their upcoming album, Land of Sleeper to be released on February 17th via Missing Piece Group Records. Today the group has also shared their new track, “Mr Medicine,” a Stooges-like exploration of powerful, repetitive and uplifting rock. Land of Sleeper is the … Read more
Dead Meat by The Tubs London-based Welsh band The Tubs announce their debut album, Dead Meat, out January 27th via Trouble in Mind, and present its lead single “Sniveller.” Owen “O” Williams and George “GN” Nicholls, the primary songwriters from the group Joanna Gruesome, formed the band in 2018 following a trip to Llawr-Betws caravan … Read more
Legendary soul singer Lee Fields has shared his new classic soul/R&B single, “Two Jobs,” available now via Daptone Records at all DSPs and streaming services. “Two Jobs” marks the latest song from Fields’ first new album in three years and full-length Daptone Records debut, Sentimental Fool, arriving everywhere on Friday, October 28. Fields’ tour in … Read more
Monophonics Sage Motel Tour is a little over halfway through its 24 city North America run and TFN couldn’t think of a better show to put on your “must see” list if you are lucky enough to have it stop in your town. The bill is a Colemine Records triple threat as Monophonics’ groove is … Read more
Today, TFN is lucky to premiere singer/songwriter Daphne Parker Powell’s cover version of the Mazzy Star classic “Fade Into You.” This fantastic interpretation is part of her Quarantine Covers Series, and it is in celebration of her upcoming sixth album, The Starter Wife, which is out on October 14 via Pleasure Loves Company. DAPHNE PARKER … Read more
TFN is happy to premiere the latest single from Santa Barbara indie-rock outfit Plastic Harpoons. “East of State,” is off their forthcoming LP, Modern World, that will be released on October 21 via Lolipop Records. What we really like about this track is its diverse slow burner approach that has a jazz funk groove while … Read more
Today’s Fire Track premiere is from Pennsylvania’s The Beautiful Distortion. The band has many sides to its sound but on “CMT” you will hear a solid alternative rock that is driven from its harder edged guitars, soaring vocals and big hook chorus. The song truly takes off midpoint when vocalist Dave Doll gets support from … Read more
The return of the Secret Machines is the Fire Track premiere you will hear below. A fully revamped record, a new tracklisting, and freshly remastered are all the highlights of this release that should get you excited. Secret Machines will be reissuing their self-titled third album on September 23, 2022 and the latest single, “Underneath … Read more
Lily Donat is a Los Angeles native, long-time songwriter and actress. At age 11, Lily learned to play acoustic guitar and began composing songs instantly. She has always found healing through writing and singing music about her real life. Today’s Fire Track Premiere from Donat places that “real world experience” on display. “Build It” is … Read more
TFN has a solid indie track for you with this premiere from Santa Barbara band Plastic Harpoons. With influences, including Dr. Dog, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and Houndmouth, Plastic Harpoons pull from a more classic structure but as you will hear in “Modern World” fall in line with the likes of Fleet Foxes, The … Read more
TFN premiere today from Cole Anyway, (the stage name for Cole Emoff), is the perfect vibe to smooth out your entire day. A native of Dayton, Ohio but now a Los Angeles resident, Cole’s soft soul sound fits right in with contemporary peers Kelly Finnigan (Monophonics), Bobby Orza and Aaron Frazer (Durand Jones & The … Read more
Tomorrow, LA-based indie-rock power pop group NO WIN will release their latest album Dodger Stadium via Dangerbird Records. Today’s Fire Track premiere, “Where You From,” is the latest song from the forthcoming LP and is a highlight from the new album. The track has a catchy California bounce to it with its pop-punk rock mix that has … Read more
The Fire Track premiere of “The Art Of Pulling Pork” is the first single from the debut solo album by Jason Moules. A self-taught musician from the old Yorkshire mining town of Castleford, Jason has spent his life obsessed by music. Listening to music, playing music and absorbing as much as he can that has … Read more
Today’s Fire Track premiere features Southern California-based indie psych-rock artist Karaboudjan. Karaboudjan is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Billy Kim, who has toured with musician and composer Tycho since 2016. His new single is “SCATTER”, and it is the first track from his upcoming EP due out later this year. “SCATTER” has a smooth Tame … Read more
Sweden’s Dungen have released “Om Det Finns Något Som Du Vill Fråga Mig,” the second single from their forthcoming album En Är För Mycket och Tusen Aldrig Nog, due out October 7th via Mexican Summer. Starting with their signature bright, ratting drum fill, the new track is a full band effort and showcases the classic Dungen … Read more
The first thing you are going to love about today’s premiere is the driving riff. “Gimmie The Power” is the newest track from Seattle punk rockers Beverly Crusher and the song is fantastically pulsing, consistently menacing and is guaranteed to leave the title humming in your head. Three years in the making and Beverly Crusher … Read more
TFN has an excellent Fire Track Premiere today from LA four-piece Reckling! “Verbalize” showcases Reckling’s somewhat 70’s classic LA rock sound that is mixed with a mid 90’s alternative twist. Bands like Magnapop and The Muffs come to mind along with some Courtney Love like angst in the vocals as lead singer Kelsey Reckling has … Read more
Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee have teamed up and released a pair of covers in support of the Vote No Kansas PAC, whose mission is to prevent House Bill 2746 from passing if the “Value Them Both” amendment (HCR 5003) is passed. If passed, the amendment would allow the legislature to completely ban abortion. There is already a proposed ban (HB2746) … Read more
Disq – the Wisconsin-bred rock band – announces its new album, Desperately Imagining Someplace Quiet, out October 7th, lead single “Cujo Kiddies,” and North American tour (dates below). Desperately Imagining Someplace Quiet reaffirms the charms of Collector, Disq’s 2020 debut album, while pushing the sound and dynamic of the band in exciting and unexpected new … Read more
TFN is excited today to premiere the latest track from NYC indie band Guards. “All I Have To Do Is Dream” is the newest single from their forthcoming covers album, More Cover Songs, which is out August 2nd via CGR. Guards take on this 1958 Everly Brothers’ classic keeps things simple with its indie stroll … Read more
Canadian indie-rock royalty Sloan announce their 13th studio album, Steady, set for an October 21 release on Yep Roc Records in North America. Their first new album since 2018’s 12, Steady will coincide with the 30th anniversary of their debut album Smeared, which came out in October 1992. Today’s album announcement is marked by the … Read more
Preoccupations return with Arrangements, their 4th studio album, on September 9th via Flemish Eye Records. Arrangements finds the band restoring their roots with the singular, guitar-driven, dissonant yet anthemic washes of intricate noise that have brought them international acclaim since their basement beginnings. With Arrangements, Preoccupations finally and confidently inhabit the dystopia that they have … Read more