Motel Beds

Album Review Flashback – Motel Beds: Dumb Gold (2012)

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Sometimes it is fun to go back and check out a past review. Today’s flashback review features the Motel Beds 2012 release Dumb Gold which landed at #13 on our Blazing Top 50 that year. The record is a Dayton, Ohio “must have” for any indie rock collection and this week the album finally received … Read more

Motel Beds: Dumb Gold (Black Vinyl | 300 Copies) [Benefit for Ian Kaplan]

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Drummer Ian Kaplan is a staple to the Dayton, Ohio music scene and he has a resume that includes Motel Beds, Lab Partners, Goodbye/Crusher, Lioness, Company Man, Feathered Serpent, Human Reunion, Jayne Sachs Band and many more! Anyone who meets him will instantly think “great guy!” Ian recently had the misfortune of needing a liver … Read more

Company Man: Brand Standard EP [Album Review]

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Company Man Brand Standard EP Overthought Musik [2016] Who: Company Man wants you to be a trillionaire as they claim millionaires are the new middle class. Follow their steps and you will be on your way to mega money. Ok – so all that jazz is a clever cover story for a new rock n … Read more

Motel Beds: Mind Glitter [Album Review]

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Motel Beds Mind Glitter Anyway Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Mind Glitter is full of harmonic gold! Album Review: Motel Beds are easily one of the best bands to come out of Dayton, Ohio in some time and they back that statement up with their new release; Mind Glitter. The record has slowly been simmering … Read more

Motel Beds: “Mind Glitter”

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Dayton, Ohio’s Motel Beds are set to release their latest full-length Mind Glitter on October 23 via Anyway Records. Gearing up for its release here is a video for the title cut.

I can already tell you that Mind Glitter is another keeper from this Fire Note favorite. As for the video, be careful if you are hungry because the clip is made up of classic fast food commercials from the ‘70s and ‘80s. Yum – just like the track!

The Fire Note Honorable Mention Albums of 2014

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We will admit that we are only human. 2014 flew by and as always there were plenty of albums that never hit our review page that should have been included in our upcoming Blazing Top 50 but missed the mark for some reason. There are several reasons (excuses) for records not making the final cut … Read more

10 Indie Artists Not To Miss at the MidPoint Music Festival: Sept 25-27

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MidPoint has some bigger names in the indie department performing this year like Panda Bear, Real Estate, The Afghan Whigs, OK Go and The Raveonettes which should all be on your list to see live. With that said, TFN thought we would add to your schedule and give you 10 more indie artists that you … Read more

Motel Beds: These Are The Days Gone By [Album Review]

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Motel Beds These Are The Days Gone By Misra Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Motel Beds release a compilation that you need to hear! Album Review: Dayton, Ohio has been in the indie music news lately with the Breeders touring and Guided By Voices consistently releasing new records but what about peeling the Gem City … Read more

Motel Beds and 500 Painted LP’s [Concert Review]

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If you weren’t at this event/show on Saturday night (Jan. 18, 2014), then you missed out. Why do I go with the whole show/event phrasing? Only because of the great idea that led to pairing together the entities of Misra Records, We Care Arts, and The Motel Beds. The “old” Yellow Cab building, a half … Read more

Motel Beds sign w/ Misra • Prep Split 7″ w/ R. Ring (Kelley Deal)

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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

Motel Beds / Sunfried Dreams Reissue – 300 Wht Hand Numbered

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Here is some cool reissue news from one of our favorite bands the Motel Beds. You now can pre-order one of their earlier excellent records Sunfried Dreams on wax! Sunfried Dreams is strictly limited to a hand numbered 300 copies on white vinyl. It also includes a bonus track that wasn’t available on the original … Read more

The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2012: 20 to 11 [Day 4]

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#20 Beach House Bloom Sub Pop Records [2012] Indie dream pop group Beach House once again created a record that stays in its lane of expectations but swells up and beyond any type of ceiling you may think exists. Bloom was the group’s fourth long player and it was another atmospheric pop journey. Bloom was … Read more

Kim Deal surprise solo show in prep for upcoming UK Shellac performance

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In preparation for her solo performance at the UK’s Shellac curated Nightmare Before Christmas festival, Kim Deal surprised her hometown of Dayton, Ohio with a hour open mic performance at the South Park Tavern Wednesday night. Not only did she play a solo electric version of “Cannonball” but also another Breeders fan favorite “Fortunately Gone” … Read more

Motel Beds: Tango Boys [Album Review]

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Motel Beds Tango Boys No More Fake Labels [2011] Fire Note Says: The Dayton, Ohio music scene is alive and well with the Motel Beds new long player Tango Boys! Album Review: Right from the cool indie swagger of the opening minute long intro, “Theme From Tango”, you get the sense that Dayton, Ohio’s Motel … Read more

Motel Beds: Feelings [Album Review]

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Motel Beds Feelings Fictionband Mechanics [2010] Fire Note Says: Motel Beds create the right indie mix on stereo debut Feelings. Album Review: Dayton, Ohio band Motel Beds successfully blend a shoegaze approach with sprawling melodies, catchy hooks and steady guitar work on their stereo full length debut Feelings. The band relies equally on all of … Read more