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From awakebutstillinbed to Equipment, these releases should not be overlooked.

Welcome to Sound Station, where we’re highlighting the best new tracks that came out this week. Head into the weekend with songs from Fireworks, White Reaper and more. Fireworks’ “God Approved Insurance Plan” is a fiery critique of evangelical extremism  After a nine-year hiatus since their last album, Detroit pop-punkers Fireworks have returned with Higher Lonely […]

With the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the country, concerts have come to a halt, and unfortunately, we don’t know when they’ll be back. Due to social distancing restrictions and public safety, many other live events have been canceled, including Fourth of July festivities throughout the country. Luckily, several communities will accommodate their own celebrations […]

Fireworks released a brand new track today titled “Demitasse.” It is the first new music by the band since 2014. They tweeted a link to a website that offers a survey and then takes you to the song. Check out more details below. Read More: blink-182 bring ‘The Mark, Tom, And Travis Show’ back to streaming […]

(MOSTLY SELECTED) BY: Brian Shultz Each year, multiple groups of musicians who banded together and managed to find creative fulfillment with one another decide to go their separate ways. It’s inevitable, but it often leaves their fans feeling like they’ve been punched in the gut. There are always the bodies of work they leave behind, […]

After releasing their latest album, Oh, Common Life, Triple Crown pop-punks Fireworks are going on indefinite hiatus. Before the break, the band will complete a run of shows this spring and summer. You can read a message from them below: “There's no way to express how much your love and support has meant to Fireworks […]

Fireworks will embark on a headlining tour with Turnover, Weatherbox, Sorority Noise and Dryjacket this summer. They will first hit up the East Coast with Turnover and Sorority Noise and then the West with Weatherbox and Dry Jacket. Check out a full itinerary below and let us know which date(s) you'll be hitting up! Listen: Fireworks members launch new Motown-inspired project Fireworks' latest […]

Adam Mercer and David Mackinder of Fireworks have launched a new Motown-inspired project with vocalist Ali Shea under the moniker, Empty Houses. The trio have released their debut self-titled EP, which you can listen to below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Watch Fireworks' most recent music video for “Run, Brother, Run.” Mackinder recently […]

Fireworks have premiered a music video for their song, “Run, Brother, Run,” over at Billboard. The track is taken from their latest full-length album, Oh, Common Life, which was released earlier this year via Triple Crown Records. You can watch the latest clip from the band below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts!  “Run, Brother, […]

Handguns guitarist Brandon Pagano has posted a video of himself covering Fireworks' “Bed Sores” acoustically. You can give the track a listen below, and let us know what you think.  Handguns recently released their latest full-length album, Life Lessons, earlier this summer. If you haven't yet, you can pick up the record now. The band are set to […]

Fireworks have released a new music video for “Bed Sores” from their latest Triple Crown album, Oh, Common Life. The video was directed by Max Moore (Of Mice & Men, Harm's Way, Braid, Polar Bear Club), and guitarist Chris Mojan had this to say about the final product: “We wanted a video that represented the feel of […]

Fireworks have released a brand new acoustic EP titled Oh, Common Life – Sessions, which is available for streaming and purchase below. All proceeds will go towards Alternatives For Girls, which is “a Detroit organization that aims to help homeless and high-risk girls and young women avoid violence, teen pregnancy and exploitation.”  The release comes in light of the […]

UPDATE: Angels & Airwaves have clarified that their studio (pictured below) was not harmed in yesterday’s wildfire, and, most importantly, everyone seems to be alright. Read the update from the band below: “Scary day at the AVA studio yesterday. One of ten San Diego wildfires surrounded the building. We ran out with computers and hard drives […]

Fireworks are the latest band to participate in our weekly “First, Last, Best and Worst” video series. They talk about their FLB&W shows, movies and tattoos. Check out the previous episodes with:  The Story So Far | A Day To Remember | the Wonder Years

Fireworks are streaming “Oh, Common Life,” a non-album track named after the album, found on their bonus acoustic EP. We recently reviewed the record (four-and-a-half out of five stars), premiered the music video for “Glowing Crosses” with a track-by-track rundown and of course, you can stream the entire album, too. The band are touring North America […]

Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries; we read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of March 2014. […]

Fireworks' new album Oh, Common Life (stream | purchase) received a 4.5/5 star review from us, wherein our writer stated of the lyrics, “It’s really quite remarkable the way the songs project emotions like disillusionment and regret with a resigned maturity, but retain all the pained passion of youth.” Today, we go deeper into the themes of […]

Detroit, Michigan’s Fireworks are currently streaming their new album, Oh, Common Life, which received a 4.5/5 star review in AP. The album will be officially released on March 18 via Triple Crown Records; pre-orders are available on iTunes. Stream the album below, and tell us what you think. The band are touring North America with the […]

Fireworks Oh, Common Life It’s been beyond impressive to watch Fireworks evolve over the last eight years from an earnest Midwestern pop-punk outfit inspired by New Found Glory and the Movielife to the band who created their latest, Oh, Common Life, an album that brilliantly straddles the group’s roots while pushing ahead into bold new territory. […]

Fireworks are streaming another new song from their upcoming full-length, Oh, Common Life. The album is slated for release on March 25 via Triple Crown Records. Pre-orders are on sale now through MerchDirect, Banquet Records and iTunes. Fans can listen to the new track titled, “Flies On Tape,” below. Tell us what you think! In […]