Heartless BastardsA Beautiful LifeSweet Unknown Records/Thirty Tigers [2021] Since Heartless Bastards’ debut, Stairs And Elevators, was released in 2005, lead singer founder Erika Wennerstrom’s voice … Read more
Austin, Texas-based Heartless Bastards have shared a brand new visual to accompany their first digital single in 5 years, “Revolution.” The song was originally released … Read more
I can already tell you that this show is worth the price of admission. The Heartless Bastards have announced a co-headlining tour with the Old … Read more
The Heartless Bastards are going back out on the road! Band leader Erika Wennerstrom said, “With the great time we had this past year on … Read more
Heartless Bastards Restless Ones Partisan Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Erika Wennerstrom’s power surged vocals are hard to resist. Album Review: The Cincinnati now Austin … Read more
The Heartless Bastards are hitting the West Coast starting tomorrow with Jonny Fritz! Check out the tour dates below and pick up tickets HERE. Mar … Read more
Heartless Bastards Arrow Partisan Records [2012] Fire Note Says: The Heartless Bastards once again shine bright with their pulsing rock record Arrow! Album Review: Erika … Read more
WussyCincinnati OhioShake It Records [2024] “Raw Harmonies and Haunting Storytelling: Cincinnati Ohio Finds Wussy at Their Reflective Best.” Album Overview: 2020 was a hard year … Read more
Guided By Voices – 40th Anniversary Celebration; Dayton Masonic Center; Dayton, Ohio; September 1 & 2, 2023. With Special Guests: Dinosaur Jr., Built To Spill, … Read more
The ever-prolific and always active Guided By Voices is back at it again with their second release of 2023, a brand new full-length record entitled … Read more
PosmicSun HymnsLet’s Pretend Records [2022] Posmic was formed by David Van and Emily Ferrara (both of Post Pink) with Zach Inscho (Wildhoney) and DC native … Read more
We are celebrating another campaign for new artists with ReverbNation in AOW this week! We launched a 60 day campaign back in February and were … Read more
Cable TiesFar EnoughMerge Records [2020] There is one word to describe lead singer-guitarist Jenny McKechnie of Cable Ties – FIERCE! You will get to know … Read more
Erika Wennerstrom Sweet Unknown Partisan Records [2018] Fire Note Says: Erika Wennerstrom of Heartless Bastards takes a solo run. Album Review: Last May, when Lucinda … Read more
#50 Old 97’s Graveyard Whistling ATO Records [2017] Drinkin’, whiskey, cars, trouble, women, God and Texas – Dallas, Texas that is. That has been the … Read more
The Fire Note wouldn’t be possible without the talented writers that share their educated thoughts and true enjoyment of music with our readers. The time … Read more
Rick Rude Make Mine Tuesday TinyRadars/Sophomore Lounge Records [2017] Who: New Hampshire’s Rick Rude make a lasting impression with Make Mine Tuesday. Sound: Make Mine … Read more
We are excited to head back down to the MidPoint Music Festival in Cincinnati this year. MMF has developed a reputation as the place to … Read more
Wussy Attica! Shake It Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Wussy rivals their best with addictive Attica! Album Review: The upward progression of a band is … Read more
The Grenadines The Grenadines Communicating Vessels [2013] Fire Note Says: The Grenadines debut album is a diverse and uneven ride. Album Review: Hailing from Birmingham, … Read more
Mount Moriah Miracle Temple Merge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Mount Moriah offer a lesson in restraint on their engaging sophomore outing Miracle Temple. Album … Read more
Fort Shame Double Wide Peloton Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Fort Shame bring back some mid-90’s vigor on their debut Double Wide! Album Review: If … Read more
#50 Nada Surf The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy Barsuk Records [2012] The combining of Nada Surf’s focus with their high spirits made The Stars … Read more
Sufjan Stevens Silver & Gold: Songs For Christmas Asthmatic Kitty Records [2012] 59 songs at an almost 3 hour running time is a ton of … Read more
#50 Nada Surf The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy Barsuk Records [2012] The combining of Nada Surf’s focus with their high spirits made The Stars … Read more