Islands released their new video today for “Wave Forms” from their newly released record Ski Mask. Directed by Strike Anywhere, the video follows Islands as they join a lone roller skater (played by Cory Zacharia) as he rolls through the streets of Lancaster, California. Zacharia has been a recurring character in Mike Ott’s films, including … Read more
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
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
Here is a new video from The Dodos for their track Substance that was recorded live with the Magik Magik Orchestra.
“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
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
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
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
The Fire Note admittedly does not pay enough attention to the indie hip hop scene but Birmingham’s Shaheed & DJ Supreme have caught our ear with their newly released record Knowledge, Rhythm and Understanding. It also is a plus that Shaheed & DJ Supreme have found a quality record label that we are familiar with … Read more
Yuck have released a new video, directed by Michael Lawrence, for current single “Middle Sea,” from their forthcoming second album Glow & Behold, out Sept. 30th. Alongside the release, Yuck also have further tour dates to reveal. Adding to the now sold-out dates at their London residency at the Macbeth this week, the band have … Read more
Today Deerhunter revealed a brand new video for Monomania (TFN Review) track “Back To The Middle.” Shot in London and directed by Olivier Groulx, the video features Durassie Kiangangu as its main protagonist. You can also catch the band on tour soon so check the dates below for a town near you! TOUR DATES: 09/06/13 … Read more
Jonathan Rado main project is Foxygen but he has ventured out on his own with his solo debut Law & Order. Below is the first video from the record. You can check out The Fire Note review of Law & Order HERE.
We know a little more today than yesterday and we will even more tonight from what we know right now. That seems to be the media roll out for the new Arcade Fire record Reflektor due out October 29 on Merge. Everyone loves a mystery right? This feels like a case for the Hardy Boys … Read more
This week Holograms celebrate the release of their sophomore album Forever. The foursome have also premiered a video for “Meditations” – their anthemic second single from the album. Filmed by Emanuella Zachariou (who also directed and edited) using a 16 mm box camera, the video’s hazy sepia tones and unhurried cloaked figures create a perfect … Read more
Ernest Jenning Record Co. is excited to release the video for Miniboone’s “I Could, I Could,” off their self-titled debut album, out September 10th. “I Could, I Could,” directed by Pat Breen, is available for viewing below. Miniboone is also touring this summer, including an album release party on September 6th at New York’s Mercury … Read more
We keep telling you about one of our favorite Dayton, Ohio bands Motel Beds and they are now even closer to your record player. The band has officially signed with Misra Records and already has several cool projects in the pipeline. Misra is set to release a R. Ring / Motel Beds split 7-inch for … Read more
The anniversary edition of In Utero is coming out on September 24 in a 3CD/1DVD set. On the DVD you will find the director’s cut of the Anton Corbijn-helmed video for “Heart Shaped Box” which you can now veiw below.
Here is Thao & the Get Down Stay Down’s frontwoman Thao Nguyen performing the track “Kindness be Conceived” from the group’s critically acclaimed new album We The Common (TFN Review). The band is on tour through the winter with upcoming performances at the Austin City Limits Festival, Bumbershoot and Mumford & Sons’ Gentlemen of the … Read more
Here is the new video for “Witchcraft” from Canada’s Big Dick (via Brooklyn Vegan). I guarentee their self-titeld record on Dirtcult will show up on our Top 50 for the year (TFN Review). Enjoy!
It is always good to be able to laugh at yourself. With the help of Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman, Ed Helms and Will Forte the Mumford & Sons definitely have a sense of humor with their new stand ins for the Hopeless Wanderer video. Back in the day a video could make or break a … Read more
Ever wonder what ex-Kasabian guitarist Chris Karloff is up to these days? Well he has a new band called Black Onassis and a new video “Brian” with a new record Desensitized coming out September 23rd on the bands’ own imprint Minus Man Records. The single has a familiar but fresh vibe that features the vocal … Read more
Brooklyn-based band Holy Ghost! have unveiled a lyric video for their song “Teenagers In Heat,” a song co-produced by James Murphy. Watch the music video for “Teenagers In Heat” below, and then download the track for free.
Brooklyn-based rock duo XNY, comprised of Pam Autuori and Jacob Schreiber, sound to have the right kind of chemistry for a great record. Produced by The Dresden Dolls’ Brian Viglione, XNY’s sophomore album ORANGE will be released August 13th. The album has it all with guitar & drums, racy lyrics and foot-stomping rhythms. You can … Read more
Here is the official new video from Washed Out for “Don’t Give Up,” from the forthcoming album Paracosm. Directed by acclaimed designer Kate Moross and filmed at London Zoo, “Don’t Give Up” pairs the animal kingdom to the smooth sounds of Washed Out. Visually it is a great looking video – especially if you are … Read more