Bethany Cosentino: Natural Disaster [Album Review]

Bethany CosentinoNatural DisasterConcord Records [2023] After over a decade and 4 full-length studio albums with Best Coast, her band with multi-instrumentalist Bobb Bruno, Bethany Cosentino has stepped away to create her solo debut, Natural Disaster. Given her previous ventures in power pop/alt rock with excursions into surf rock and country, her solo work here, supported … Read more

Best Coast: Live At World Cafe (Tiger’s Eye Wax | 500 Copies)

Recorded live in February 2020, the live album from Best Coast showcases songs off Always Tomorrow, recorded live for WXPN in Philadelphia. Featuring the single “Everything Has Changed”, the album also highlights other cuts from Always Tomorrow, as well as fan favorites “Feeling OK” and “Heaven Sent”. These limited edition records are available now, signed, … Read more

Best Coast: Always Tomorrow [Album Review]

Best CoastAlways TomorrowConcord Records [2020] I always like a comeback story and Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino has returned to music after a 5 year absence. She honestly stated that she almost walked away from recording completely  but after some solid recovery and self-care the band’s fourth album, Always Tomorrow, represents a brighter outlook on life. … Read more

Best Coast: California Nights [Album Review]

Best Coast California Nights Harvest Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Best Coast does not stray too far from the catchy formula. Album Review: Sometimes third albums put artists in weird places. You have your introducing debut, avoid the sophomore slump with either more of the same or pushing your artistic boundaries and then where do … Read more

The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Summer Albums

With more snow hitting the ground in March it only makes sense to skip thinking about Spring and go straight for Summer. With that thought in mind, I rummaged through TFN collection and went to several must listens that always make their way to my player when the sun is high. Clearly this list could … Read more

Best Coast releases Funny or Die video for “This Lonely Morning”

In October, Best Coast released their EP ‘Fade Away’ which was reviewd right HERE on TFN. The band has just launched a new video with comedy video website, Funny or Die. The video is for the song “This Lonely Morning” and features bandmates Bethany and Bobb in a dueling tennis match. http://vo.fod4.com/v/0fe55a12e6/v600.mp4 Best Coast is … Read more

Best Coast: Fade Away [Album Review]

Best Coast Fade Away Jewel City Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Best Coast release a 7 song mini album that works hard to extend summer with its warm indie pop shine. Album Review: If you have loved the indie pop of Best Coast’s previous two full lengths, then you will be completely satisfied with their … Read more

Best Coast will release a brand new 7″ “Fear Of My Identity” – RSD 2013

With Record Store Day just around the corner, Best Coast announced it will partake in the activities. With the backing of Clarks Originals, Best Coast will release a brand new 7″ “Fear Of My Identity,” available exclusively through participating indie stores. Record Store Day is April 20, 2013.

The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2012: 30 to 21 [Day 3]

#30 The Shins Port Of Morrow Columbia Records [2012] Five years is a lifetime in the music scene but that is exactly how long it has been since the release of The Shins last record Wincing The Night Away [2007]. The band of course changed as The Shins are mostly James Mercer now but the … Read more

Best Coast: The Only Place [Album Review]

Best Coast The Only Place Mexican Summer Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Best Coast shakes the lo-fi and puts a spotlight on Bethany Cosentino’s vocals for solid results! Album Review: Going into this sophomore record from indie darling Best Coast you need to ask yourself how important you thought the lo-fi aspect of their debut, … Read more