Tomorrow, FIRES. will release their brooding second single, ‘Dream.’ It closely follows their first release, ‘Forgotten Sons,’ which was announced and swiftly released in April. ‘Dream’ is an unmistakeable contrast to their debut single. ‘Forgotten Sons’ is punchy from the moment it opens, with crisp drum hits and layered guitar riffs. ‘Dream,’ however, builds slowly, creating anticipation with a low, droning bass and robotic, high-pitched synths.
The lyrics portray a tender, exposed narrative of heartbreak, which complement the impassioned, punk-inspired accompaniment: “you say it’s over, I don’t really know the way that this ends.” Andy Kavanagh, the lead singer of post-hardcore band Clarity, has recorded the vocals for this track, and his fiery, intense delivery matches the song’s energy well.
The track largely consists of melodic, resounding guitar riffs steeped in distortion, and dynamic, blasting drums. The presence of bright, glittering synth in the outro provides an undeniable pop edge which introduces another layer, and a hint of fascination, to the song.
FIRES. is a project which Michael and Alecksyy, both Dublin-based musicians, have been quietly constructing for the last three years. The amount of time spent writing and recording for FIRES. is immediately apparent. The two songs sound cohesive, despite being different in theme. They are both distinctly packaged in a gritty, raw production which perfectly satisfies the image of a blazing, searing inferno which the name conjures. ‘Dream’ is the second release from their upcoming EP, Close Eyes, Deep Breath, Run.
‘Dream’ will be released tomorrow, 18th May, and is available to presave here.
Close Eyes, Deep Breath, Run. Is due for release later this year.