Washed Out have a new video for “Weightless,” from their latest record Paracosm which was released last year on Sub Pop Records. Washed Out has recently added August and September to their 2014 tour schedule in support of Paracosm. You can see the dates below. Tour Dates Jun. 05 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club* … Read more
The Afghan Whigs world tour in support of Do to the Beast has been extended to include late summer & fall dates for North America. The trek begins with a two-night stand on August 26th & 27th in Portland, OR at Doug Fir that runs through October 31st in Austin, TX at The Mohawk. Tickets … Read more
The Head and the Heart have debuted their new animated video for “Summertime” off the band’s sophomore effort, Let’s Be Still released on Sub Pop last October. The video was made by Canadian-based musical and creative force Chad VanGaalen, whose album Shrink Dust came out just last week on the same Seattle label. You can … Read more
Chad VanGaalen Shrink Dust Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Shrink Dust is an “everything but the kitchen sink” album that works. Album Review: Chad VanGaalen seems like he’s probably a pretty busy guy. When he’s not building monster heads to mount on the roof of his house or creating animated sci-fi movies, he … Read more
The Afghan Whigs Do To The Beast Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: 16 years? No problem – The Afghan Whigs pick right back up where they left off! Album Review: If you caught The Afghan Whigs 2012 reunion tour, you probably were not that surprised to hear the announcement of the band’s first … Read more
Death Vessel Island Intervals Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Death Vessel return after six years with an upgraded sound and Northern outlook on life. Album Review: The first thing you should know about Death Vessel is that the voice behind the music is Joel Thibodeau. This will save you from some embarrassing remark … Read more
Here is another new Brighton Limited Press collaboration with Sub Pop Records from Newbury Comics – Fleet Foxes self-titled release (a two lp set, including the ‘Sun Giant’ EP) on clear vinyl, hand-numbered and limited to only 1000 pieces (download card included). You can pre-order a copy HERE. The record is slated to release April … Read more
The Notwist Close To The Glass Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Close To The Glass is a warm shot of humanity in an icy digital landscape. Album Review: The Notwist falls under my “Hey what the hell ever happened to those guys, I liked that one album” umbrella. For The Notwist, that one … Read more
Do to the Beast, the first new album from The Afghan Whigs in 16 years, will be released worldwide via Sub Pop Records on April 15th in North America. The album features the lead single “Algiers.” You can now watch the official video for “Algiers,” directed by Phil Harder on location in Agua Dulce, just … Read more
Thumpers Galore Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Thumpers debut has its moments but runs a tad long. Album Review: It always interest me when labels venture outside their perceived niche. Anymore not so much with Sub Pop Records but I think London’s Thumpers debut, Galore, will still make you raise an eyebrow with … Read more
The Afghan Whigs are set to release their first new album in sixeteen years on Sub Pop Records worldwide April 14th and 15th. The album’s title is Do To The Beast. Sub Pop is beyond thrilled to announce that The Afghan Whigs will mark their return to the label as they released 1990’s Up In … Read more
Dum Dum Girls Too True Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Too True features a throwback 80s sound that is hard to root against. Album Review: It seems to me like Dee Dee Penny is searching for her own sound. The first Dum Dum Girls album, I Will Be, was a wonderful collection of … Read more
Mogwai Rave Tapes Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Mogwai takes things to another level with Rave Tapes. Album Review: I have never been the world’s biggest Mogwai fan. I have always thought they were good at what they did, and sometimes even great, but other than Young Team and Mr. Beast, I never … Read more
The Notwist’s next record, Close To The Glass, will be out February 25, 2014 on Sub Pop Records. It will be getting the Loser Edition treatment that also will include a set of small, limited-edition art prints. The vinyl will be on limited Loser Edition colored-vinyl; and in this case a 2xLP, one orange and … Read more
Blouse have announced that they will be joining Dum Dum Girls on their 2014 Spring tour! The month long tour will take them in a loop around North America, beginning in San Diego in March and ending in San Francisco in April, including stops at SXSW and Dallas’ Spillover Music Festival. Blouse w/ Dum Dum … Read more
Here is a new track from Sub Pop artist Death Vessel. Their new album is due out February 25th, 2014 and today’s fire track, “Ilsa Drown,” from the record features guest vocals from Jónsi of Sigur Rós. It is a great chill track for some of the wintery weather many are experiencing today. You can … Read more
Shearwater Fellow Travelers Sub Pop Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Jonathan Meiburg’s latest re-works the songs of tourmates past and present. Album Review: Ah…the dreaded covers album. From David Bowie to Nick Cave, The Ramones to Ozzy, Tori Amos to Nada Surf, it seems sooner or later every artist gets the itch to record an … Read more
Soundgarden Screaming Life/Fopp Sub Pop Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Soundgarden are one of the most important bands to emerge from early 90’s Seattle. Album Review: I caught the Soundgarden bug during my freshman year at college when a friend bought Louder Than Love and proclaimed it the best rock album of the year. I … Read more
You can now watch a new video for Shearwater’s “I Luv The Valley OH!,” the leadoff track from Fellow Travelers. The clip, directed by Branan Edgens and designed by Kahn & Selesnick, stars band leader Jonathan Meiburg as one of two astronauts stranded after a crash landing in an unfamiliar world. Fellow Travelers, Shearwater’s new … 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
Sub Pop has just announced their Record Store Day’s Black Friday releases. On November 29th, Sub Pop will release two limited-edition Black Friday exclusives: Josh Tillman’s (aka Father John Misty) score to the forthcoming short film The History of Caves, and a split 7” featuring Low’s popular rendition of Rihanna’s megahit “Stay” and Shearwater’s take … Read more
From the depths of the Sub Pop archives comes a reissue of Soundgarden’s thunderous opening salvo, Screaming Life, plus bonus tracks from the Fopp EP and Sub Pop 200 compilation. This reissue marks the first time these tracks will be available digitally, and their first appearance on vinyl since the original, late-80s pressings (notwithstanding a … Read more
The Head And The Heart Let’s Be Still Sub Pop Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Head and the Heart’s sophomore release has a fresh sound ready for heavy rotation. Album Review: The Head and the Heart’s latest album, Let’s Be Still, is finally out, and it does not disappoint. The band’s sophomore release is … Read more
Obits Bed & Bugs Sub Pop Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Bed & Bugs is the sound of Rock and Roll lifers kicking out garage rock jams. Album Review: It’s hard to talk about the new Obits album, Bed & Bugs, without first mentioning that Rick Froberg (vocs/gtr) was a member of two all-time great … Read more
Fellow Travelers is the new, upcoming album from Shearwater. Here’s what Shearwater’s own Jonathan Meiburg has to say about it: “Fellow Travelers wasn’t supposed to be a full-length record, so I’m a little surprised to admit that it’s my favorite Shearwater album so far. Somehow it slipped under the door.” At Sub Pop you can … Read more