Nick Kizirnis is a renowned indie-rock veteran hailing from Dayton, Ohio. Today’s premiere finds him returning to the forefront of the music scene with his latest single, “Every Moment.” Serving as the title track for his forthcoming album set to release on May 3rd via ATOM Records, this track is a testament to Kizirnis’ enduring … Read more
On September 15th, former Guided By Voices guitarist and co-songwriter Tobin Sprout will release a two-LP set of 28 unreleased demos, live recordings, and alternate versions of songs from throughout his career. The material on Demos And Outtakes 2 spans from his first solo album, Carnival Boy (1997), to his latest LP, Empty Horses (2020). … Read more
Guided By VoicesScalping The GuruGBV Inc. [2022] If you were to poll fans of Guided By Voices what they thought were three consecutive years that highlight the sweet spot of recordings from the band, 1993-1995 would be one of the top answers. One obvious reason of course is that the classic LPs Bee Thousand (1994) … Read more
Tobin Sprout released a fantastic solo album last with Empty Horses. As many know him as a founding member of the indie rock band Guided By Voices, some may not know Tobin the photo-realism painter. The song and video today, “Supersonic Chairman,” is a limited edition 7” single contains two non-LP tracks with a 24-page … Read more
Tobin SproutEmpty HorsesFire Records [2020] Tobin Sprout will always be the member from Guided By Voices that consistently changed the pace of the albums and wrote many, what I would consider “softer” tracks for the band. These songs were dependable and steady while able to find a balance with Robert Pollard’s dominant songwriting. Fast-forward to … Read more
Tobin Sprout The Universe And Me Burger Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Tobin Sprout’s first album in seven years is wistful, poignant and brings the rock. Album Review: Tobin Sprout returns with his first solo record since 2010’s The Bluebirds of Happiness Tried to Land on My Shoulder. The Universe and Me is a real … Read more
Tobin Sprout does not need much introduction on TFN as I know our readers are very familiar with the longtime Guided By Voices member. So, let’s skip ahead to the exciting news that Tobin will be releasing his first solo record in seven years February 3rd via Burger Records. Today’s Black Friday Fire Track, “Future … Read more
Tobin Sprout is back on the recording map with his first solo LP since 2010’s The Bluebirds Of Happiness Tried To Land On My Shoulder. The Universe And Me is set to release on January 20th via Burger Records. The Universe and Me will will have a limited pressing of a baby blue vinyl for … Read more
Tobin Sprout “Just One Kid (Takes on the World)” Petrified Fish Records [2016] Tobin Sprout’s new 7”, “Just One Kid (Takes on the World),” was released earlier this month. There are two different jackets to collect. One is a simple white design with a bee printed in the middle; the other is a 2-color silkscreen … Read more
Guided By Voices dropped their latest record, Cool Planet, last month and now you can catch the great first video from that album for “Bad Love Is Easy To Do.” The video finds the folk group of “Pollard & Sprout” having several issues. The video was directed by Mike Postalakis and stars actor Rob Corddry, … Read more
I came WAY late to the GBV party: by the time I caught on to the band’s greatness, the reunited “classic lineup” had already released four albums, and it looked like that might be all we got from them. (I proceeded to procure a massive collection of all things GBV, Pollard, and his various side … Read more