The Friday Fire Track: LVL UP – “Hidden Driver”

LVL UP is back and the band’s third album and Sub Pop debut Return To Love is out today. The opening track from the album, “Hidden Driver” is the Friday Fire Track today and just one listen should have you wanting to hear more. The band has a very Built To Spill/Modest Mouse/Shins sound that … Read more

Beach House: Thank Your Lucky Stars [Album Review]

Beach House Thank Your Lucky Stars Sub Pop Records [2015] Fire Note Says: 2015 has been a good year for Beach House. Album Review: Seems like I was just writing a review for a new Beach House album because, well, I was. The Baltimore duo has followed up their August release (Depression Cherry) two months … Read more

Mark Lanegan: One Way Street (5xLP Box set) – Out Nov. 20th

Mark Lanegan’s One Way Street, a vinyl box set which compiles the first five solo albums from the Pacific Northwest icon (who is also known for his work with Screaming Trees, Gutter Twins, Mad Season, Queens of the Stone Age, Isobel Campbell, and more). The One Way Street set will be available on 5xLP / … Read more

Beach House: Depression Cherry [Album Review]

Beach House Depression Cherry Sub Pop Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Beach House brings the mellow, with a dash of urgency, on their latest effort. Album Review: Beach House (Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally) has returned with their fifth studio album, Depression Cherry. The Baltimore duo’s trademark sound is on display once again, and with … Read more

Father John Misty: “The Night Josh Tillman Came To Our Apartment”

Father John Misty has delivered a new video for “The Night Josh Tillman Came To Our Apartment,” which is a standout from I Love You, Honeybear, his acclaimed album. The new visual was helmed by writer-director-producer Drew Pearce (Iron Man 3, Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation).

Father John Misty has extended his 2015 tour schedule in support of I Love You, Honeybear. Please find a complete list of tour dates below.

Tour Dates
Sep. 18 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre #
Sep. 19 – Shakopee, MN – Festival Palomino
Sep. 20 – Madison, WI – Orpheum #
Sep. 21 – Covington, KY – Madison Theatre #
Sep. 23 – Columbus, OH – LC Pavillion **
Sep. 24 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre **
Sep. 25 – Rochester, NY – Anthology **
Sep. 26 – Boston, MA – Boston Calling
Sep. 28 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live **
Sep. 29 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz **
Sep. 30 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre ** [Sold Out]
Oct. 01 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City **
Oct. 03 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival
Oct. 05 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom #
Oct. 07 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant #
Oct. 08 – Louisville, KY – Palace Theatre #
Oct. 09 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall #
Oct. 10 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival
Oct. 12 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre **
Oct. 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Outdoor stage)
Oct. 15 – Las Vegas, NV – Pool at the Cosmopolitan **
Oct. 16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern ** [Sold Out]
Oct. 17 – Los ANgeles, CA – The Wiltern ** [Sold Out]
Oct. 18 – San Francisco, CA – Treasure Island Music Festival
Oct. 22 – Galway, IE – Roisin Dubh
Oct. 23 – Belfast, UK – Mandela Hall
Oct. 24 – Dublin, IE – Vicar Street [Sold Out]
Oct. 26 – Sheffield, UK – Plug [Sold Out]
Oct. 27 – Cambridge, UK – The Junction [Sold Out]
Oct. 28 – London, UK – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire [Sold Out]
Oct. 29 – London, UK – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire [Sold Out]
Oct. 31 – Paris, FR – Pitchfork Music Festival Paris
Nov. 01 – Bologna, IT – Locomotiv
Nov. 02 – Munich, DE – Strom
Nov. 03 – Weisbaden, DE – Schlachtof
Nov. 04-08 – Reykjavik, IS – Iceland Airwaves
Nov. 06 – Wangles, DE – Weissenhauser Strand
Nov. 09 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso
Nov. 10 – Brussels, BE – Ancienne Belguique
Nov. 11 – Nantes, FR – Stereolux
Nov. 12 – Lyon, FR – Epicerie Moderne
Nov. 13 – Koln, DE – Luxor
Nov. 15 – Stockholm, SE – Berns Hotel
Nov. 16 – Copenhagen, DK – Vega [Sold Out]
Nov. 17 – Copenhagen, DK – Vega [Sold Out]
Nov. 21-22 – Mexico City, MX – Corona Capital Music Festival
Dec. 03 – Auckland, NZ – St. James Theatre
Dec. 05 – Berry Park, AU – Fairgrounds Festival
Dec. 06 – Brisbane, AU – Max Watt’s
Dec. 08 – Sydney, AU – Sydney Opera House
Dec. 09 – Melbourne, AU – Forum
Dec. 10 – Melbourne, AU – Forum [Sold Out]
Dec. 12 – Geelong, AU – Meredith Music Festival [Sold Out]
Dec. 11-13 – Perth, AU – Disconnect Festival
** w/ Mikal Cronin
# w/ Tess & Dave

Deaf Wish: Pain [Album Review]

Deaf Wish Pain Sub Pop Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Noisy Aussies find the right balance between clamor, chaos and beauty. Album Review: Let’s get this out of the way right up front: Deaf Wish like to make a racket. On the Melbourne, Australia band’s first album for Sub Pop they explore the full gamut … Read more

Strange Wilds: Subjective Concepts [Album Review]

Strange Wilds Subjective Concepts Sub Pop Records [2015] Fire Drill Album Review: Strange Wilds debut full length, Subjective Concepts, is one of the closest sounding records Sub Pop has released in years that embraces the label’s original Pacific Northwest/Olympia/Seattle sound from which they built their foundation. Is does not take long to hear the Bleach-ear … Read more

METZ: II [Album Review]

METZ II Sub Pop Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Sometimes more of the same is more than enough. Album Review: Toronto punk trio METZ exploded onto the scene with their blistering debut album in 2012 – the fact that they had honed their craft for almost half a decade before releasing that self-titled gem may … Read more

METZ extends worldwide tour in support of ‘II’

METZ’s 2015 world tour in support of II, resumes June 24th in Berlin, DE at Cassiopeia and currently ends November 20th in Utrecht, NL at Le Guess Who? Festival. Additional highlights include: October 22nd in Nijmegen, NL at Doornroosje; October 23rd in Amsterdam, NL at Bitterzoet; October 24th in Zwolle, NL at Let’s Get Lost … Read more

Rose Windows: Rose Windows [Album Review]

Rose Windows Rose Windows Sub Pop Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Rose Windows return for their sophomore and final album. Album Review: For a band that will only put out two albums, the Rose Windows will always have a special place in my heart. Not only was their debut album, The Sun Dogs, one hell … Read more

Beach House Loser Edition: New Album Depression Cherry 8/28/15

Beach House will release Depression Cherry, the band’s fifth album, on August 28th via Sub Pop Records. Depression Cherry is now available for preorder from the Sub Pop Mega Mart. The LP will come packaged in a sumptuous red velvet sleeve. If you act now you can receive the special, limited, clear vinyl Loser Edition … Read more

The Helio Sequence: The Helio Sequence [Album Review]

The Helio Sequence The Helio Sequence Sub Pop Records [2015] Fire Note Says: The Helio Sequence’s latest is long on atmosphere but short on surprises. Album Review: Over the course of five LP’s since forming in 1996, Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel have carved out a little niche in the Indie Rock scene by combining … Read more

Father John Misty: I Love You, Honeybear [Ablum Review]

Father John Misty I Love You, Honeybear Sub Pop Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Father John Misty takes you on a walk in his shoes. Album Review: In the music business, it is extremely difficult for any artist to stay fresh, relevant or even interesting. When you do find that “creative entity” you should grab … Read more

Rose Windows S/T second album – Color Loser Edition w/ Limited 7″

Seattle’s psychedelic rock sextet Rose Windows will release their self-titled second album, the follow up to their Headphone Approved debut The Sun Dogs, on CD/DL/LP May 4th in Europe and May 5th in North America via Sub Pop. Pre-orders for the record are now available from the Sub Pop Mega Mart. All customers who pre-order … Read more

Sleater-Kinney: No Cities To Love [Album Review]

Sleater-Kinney No Cities To Love Sub Pop Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Sleater-Kinney have just set the 2015 bar very high! Album Review: These days, it is almost expected that at some point all previous broke up, hiatus and missing bands will all of a sudden announce that they are back. Recently, the reaction to … Read more

Luluc: Passerby [Album Review]

Luluc Passerby Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Luluc’s Passerby is a perfect album for a quiet wintry day. Album Review: Luluc’s sophomore album Passerby came out in July of 2014 and went unnoticed in some parts (like The Fire Note, for example). In spite of the Australian duo’s pedigree and lush songwriting, it … Read more

Pissed Jeans: Shallow [Album Review]

Pissed Jeans Shallow Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Shallow shows where the wallow rock all started. Album Review: Sub Pop Records has had two important reissues this year with the releases of the Sleater Kinney box set Start Together and the pre-Shins band Flake Music’s When You Land Here, It’s Time To Return. … Read more

Sleater-Kinney: Bury Our Friends [7-Inch Feature]

These days it seems harder and harder to actually be surprised. Our instant world almost never allows that “oh my gosh!” feeling anymore. Well, the trio of Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein, and Janet Weiss, better known as the retired Sleater-Kinney, got us all with their new 3,000-copy, limited-edition deluxe vinyl box set, Start Together, that … Read more

King Tuff: Black Moon Spell [Album Review]

King Tuff Black Moon Spell Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Kyle Thomas returns to cast his Black Moon Spell. Album Review: In my opinion, it could be argued that King Tuff’s Was Dead was one of Burger Records’ most important reissues. Not to demean his self-titled Sub Pop debut follow up but I … Read more

King Tuff Extends Tour Dates / Updated List

King Tuff’s previously announced headlining tour in support of Black Moon Spell has been extended. The tour begins September 25th in San Diego, CA at Irenic and currently ends December 4th in Brussels, BE at Madame Moustache. Preceding the tour, there are two Southern California instores to mention at this time: September 23 in Los … Read more

Sleater-Kinney Limited Color Vinyl Discography Box Set Pre-Order

Sleater-Kinney was an acclaimed, American rock band that formed in Olympia, Washington in 1994. The band’s core lineup consisted of Corin Tucker (vocals and guitar), Carrie Brownstein (guitar and vocals), and Janet Weiss (drums). Sleater-Kinney were known for their feminist, left-leaning politics, and were an integral part of the riot grrrl and indie rock scenes … Read more

The Afghan Whigs cover Police classic “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic”

The Afghan Whigs are known for some killer covers and I believe you can add this one to the list. The Police’s Ghost in the Machine classic, “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” was recorded during the sessions for the band’s current Sub Pop album and Headphone Approved Do to the Beast. You can … Read more

King Tuff: Black Moon Spell Loser Glow-In-Dark/Black Splatter Vinyl

King Tuff will release his third album, Black Moon Spell, on September 23rd via Sub Pop. The album was produced & mixed by Bobby Harlow at Studio B in Los Angeles, CA, with the exception of ‘I Love You Ugly’ and ‘Radiation’, which were produced by King Tuff. The Black Moon Spell LP is now … Read more

Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires: Dereconstructed [Album Review]

Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires Dereconstructed Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires sing it proud and rock it loud on Dereconstructed. Album Review: When I first heard Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires it was on the excellent Alive at The Deep Blues Fest. … Read more