‘Ode to Boy’ is a perfect pop track where a set of initially different, shortened synth patterns build to a glorious affirmation of the power of love. Reworking the famous refrain from Beethoven’s Ninth here may be obvious but it is brilliant; giving the seal of approval to a tale of attraction. There is hope to be found in simple, obvious, positive aspects of life. The soft shuffle of the beat is reminiscent of Kraftwerk.
Expanded 30th anniversary re-issue of The Lemonheads’ classic 1993 album. The breakthrough record that took American alt rock global and catapulted Evan Dando into the hearts of a generation. With a wealth of unreleased demos, alternative versions and rarities - including covers of Victoria Williams, Buddy Holly and The Flying Burrito Brothers plus The Lemonhead’s take on the Cole Porter standard ‘Miss Otis Regrets’
Check out these incredible snaps from our artists performances at this year’s edition of SXSW
‘Mercy Of The Crane Folk’ is the beautifully accomplished second album from Athens GA’s Immaterial Possession. A theatrical soundscape littered with subconscious flashbacks, retro keyboard flurries, wandering Morricone-esque guitar and dreamy Sumac-like harmonies.
New track, 'Squid' powers through the walls of realism and out the other side, imagining what might happen if we were to go back in time, step on something, and… become a squid. And yet, Romy Vager sings lyrics this absurd with an earnestness and desperation so real that you may suddenly feel feelings about it
A heady collision of Raincoats-esque indie and ESG-paced rhythms fed through a kaleidoscopic pagan folk filter. The follow up to their critically acclaimed 2018 debut 'Yes I Jan', this release is a wordy slice of state-of-the-art social commentary wrapped in a perfectly-balanced soundscape that veers from funky minimalism to baroque dream pop
Housed in a beautifully austere post-ironic de-constructed sleeve; ‘Flicker’ is a modern reflection on these difficult times. World crises notwithstanding, they return reborn, re-arranged and revitalised after assimilating dub reggae, the motorik spirals of Can, the modal meander of Philip Glass and The Cure’s dreamier pop sounds; plus the twice removed symphonic ambience of Spiritualized and Talking Heads under heavy manners from Brian Eno
For our official showcase we've joined forces with Levitation for a special partnership on Thursday 16th March (7pm onwards) at Hotel Vegas.
For a limited time only the Fire Records warehouse vaults are open with a lavish 25% sale on the Fire Webstore and Bandcamp*. Sale ends March 19th at midnight GMT. From the depths of the catalogue, home to greats like Television Personalities, The Groundhogs, Spacemen 3 and Half Japanese, through to pioneering contemporary artists such as Vanishing Twin, Jane Weaver, Marina Allen and RVG
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