Philadelphia-based Fire in the Radio released their sophomore album New Air on May 5th via Wednesday Records. The album is the follow-up to their 2015 acclaimed record Telemetry. New Air finds the band pushing their unique brand of indie-punk in a fresh direction incorporating elements of new wave, grunge, and shoegaze drone into tightly crafted pop songs. The result is a notably darker effort than Telemetry, and proves to be the bands most ambitious and successful collection of songs to date. New Air was recorded at Gradwell House studios (Beach Slang, Into It. Over It.) and mixed by Jesse Gander (Japandroids, White Lung). Fire in the Radio began work on New Air following significant touring support of 2015’s Telemetry, which included performances at Gainesville, Florida’s FEST and Montreal’s Pouzza Fest. "The Philadelphia scene has always been pretty vibrant; the rest of the world has just finally started to notice it. The past few years have seen everyone from The Menzingers and Beach Slang to Modern Baseball and Restorations impress with wildly original albums…Fire In The Radio is the latest Philly band to keep the streak alive." - New Noise Magazine.
In 31 days we will have a chance to push back against sexism, racism, homophobia, and the general idiocy and intolerance that has led us to this moment. Let us demonstrate the strength of compassion, and the power of resolve. The cut-off in many states to register to vote is 30 days before the election. It takes less than 2 minutes to register. Now is not the time for despair, but for action. Please make your voice heard! https://www.vote.org/ (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BonIjvShVYi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uycf6o0t2hhv
Adam and Rich channeling their inner @hotsnakesband #hottreble #hotlights https://www.instagram.com/p/BoiMxhsBhKv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13y9e3w0um6iz
This is what 100% looks like. Our drummer Adam (aka "big business") after 5 days of writing and recording. 9 songs in the books. #newalbum2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/Boahp-cBVjh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mjmloq4ze7ya
Looking forward to this run of dates with @mockorange this Nov. as part of their 20th Anniversary "Nines & Sixes" tour. Ticket link in bio. Let's hang! Nov 14th @knittingfactorybk; Nov 15th @mideastclub; Nov 16th @ortliebsphilly; Nov 17th @capitalalehouse https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnel4EUB5yB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1034v2ino5qzc
Stoked to be supporting @mockorange on their Nines and Sixes Anniversary tour this fall: Nov. 14th, Brooklyn, NY @knittingfactorybk Nov. 15th, Cambridge, MA @mideastclub Nov. 16th, Philadelphia, PA @ortliebsphilly Nov. 17th, Richmond, VA @capitalalehouse Tickets: http://www.mockorange.net/ (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
"I write every morning as soon after first light as possible. There is no one to disturb you and it is cool or cold and you come to your work and warm as you write. . . .When you stop you are as empty, and at the same time never empty but filling, as when you have made love to someone you love. Nothing can hurt you, nothing can happen, nothing means anything until the next day when you do it again. It is the wait until the next day that is hard to get through." - Ernest Hemingway
One year ago today we blew these seeds into the air. We never imagined the reception it would receive. All we ever wanted was to make something that mattered. You helped us achieve that goal. Thank you to everyone who listened to it, wrote about it, help us make it, and came out to see us over the last year. Your support has been nothing short of amazing. We start work on our next one in two weeks. Till then much ❤️! - Rich, Jon, Ed and Adam. (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
This thoughtful and humbling article was written by one of our favorite writers on one of our favorite sites. Thank you @mischapearlman and @washedupemo. This means a lot! (Link in bio)
Thanks to @youngonesrecords and everyone who voted and took us to the top. You're aces ♠️! #Repost ・・・ Congratulations to @fireintheradio @youngonesrecords hereby crowns you our Top Band of 2017. 👑🔥📻
A year ago today on a blustery Philly day, we shot the video for New Air. Thanks again to @apeditto @alyspengler @wesmahon @wackzallace and @kianamccourt for helping us make something beautiful! (link in bio) (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
We were getting caught up on our favorite podcast last night and realized we got a runner up nod for new school song of the year. Thanks to Tom @washedupemo and everyone who voted! #betterthanagrammy
