Fire Talk 2019 Year in Review!
FIRE TALK 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW
Wow! 2019 was a big year for us over here at Fire Talk and we want to thank you for hanging with us, listening to the music we released and most importantly purchasing and supporting the artists we work with. This year saw us turn 10, sign a bunch of new artists to the label and release records from some Fire Talk faves. Take a look below at brief snap shot and follow us on socials to keep up with the latest. We've got a ton slated for 2020 and holy shit we can't wait to share that new with you! Happy New Year from our fam to yours.
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Dehd's debut album "Water" saw release this year. Pitchfork called it "effortless and uncomplicated" and Stereogum called it "endearing". We couldn't be more pysched for Dehd in 2020, some tour dates have already been announced & stay tuned for more (new album!) Get "Water" on Color in Color vinyl here.
Patio's debut record "Essentials" came in hot in the front half of the year. NPR called it a "gem" Pitchfork says it "commands attention" & Stereogum named Patio a Best new Band of 2019. Catch Patio on tour in 2020 and stream a B Side from the album sessions we just released. The LP got a repress on White Vinyl to boot, grab it here!
Dark Tea's self titled dropped in March & it features the likes of Hand Habits and other top notch players. Brooklyn Vegan calls it a "Sunday morning favorite" Post Trash says the record "fits together like a puzzle with no edge pieces." Grab an LP copy here, truly the superior way to hear it!
In May we released Halfsour's "Sticky", a true power pop gem. WBUR / NPR says "halfsour is defining the sound, or at least paving the way, for pop in the Boston DIY scene" High Praise and we couldn't agree more!. Post Trash calls the band "a force to be reckoned with" Damn! You can grab an LP copy here (while they last).
In September we released Weeping Icon's massive self titled debut. Pitchfork says it full of "noisy punk thrashers that are clever, incisive, and frequently very funny." Kerrang! says it's "like the part of your conscience telling you to have another smoke because everything’s on fire anyway." Stereogum named them a best new band of 2019. Grab the Slime Green vinyl here!
Fran's "A Private Picture" saw release in November and NPR says it "has been on repeat". Pitchfork concluded the record is full of "unexpected angles, emboldening the question marks behind interrogative, introspective lyrics." Catch Fran on the road in 2020 including a trip to SXSW and pick up the cherry red clear vinyl in the shop here.
In October we released Gold Dime's Sophomore album "My House". Brooklyn Vegan says the record is full of "rippers in the long-running tradition of NYC noise rock, discordant slow-burners, avant-garde pieces, and more" The FADER dubbed track "ABC Wendy" a perfect Halloween song! Pick up an LP copy or a bundle here.
Erasers' sophomore album "Pulse Points" saw release earlier this year and Bandcamp was all over it saying "if you ever secretly wished Music for Airports felt more threatening, Pulse Points is the answer to your prayers." The record even made Bandcamp's Acid Test favorite albums of 2019. Grab the LP here.
Campfires' new record "Fare Trax" dropped in the Summer and it's certainly been a long time coming. Jeff Walls first new material since 2013's "Tomorrow, Tomorrow" the new record is everything to us. Austin Town Hall says "this new material features a more washed out sound with some small hints of twangy, country guitars. It seems like a perfect evolution for an ever evolving artist." Get it here!
