FASTER ON FIRE RELEASE RAW SINGLE “THE BASICS”
North Carolina, pop-punk duo Faster On Fire has shared their infectiously catchy single, “The Basics.” Drawing influence from a relationship filled with ups and downs, and ultimately, coming to an end, “The Basics” describes a turmoil situation that was never able to meet the basics of what is necessary between partners. While the group is deeply rooted in the North Carolina pop-punk scene, “The Basics” explores their fluidity as artists and puts drummer/vocalist Alex Gabor’s writing on full display.
“The single lyrics are the first from Faster on Fire written almost exclusively by Alex Gabor [and] inspired by a breakup and the back and forth that goes with not getting everything you need from a relationship, ” the band shares.
While “The Basics” marks the group’s first single of 2022, Faster On Fire previously released their addictive EP Lessons Learned in 2019 as well as a handful of tracks in 2021. “The Basics” focuses on the unit’s dynamic approach to writing and recording and has allowed them to create a track that is equal parts raw and real. Faster On Fire’s “The Basics” highlights vocalist Jon Skinner’s melodic vocal prowess layered expertly over speedy riffs and catchy beats. Faster On Fire has successfully fused the strongest elements of punk, rock, and alternative to create an unforgettable track.
Faster On Fire has also released an all-new video to coincide with the release of “The Basics.”
“The video concept was created by [vocalist] Jon Skinner and written/directed by Zachary Beck. The inspiration is carrying the weight from relationships and relinquishing the weight from memories once you’re ready,” the band shares.
Through lyrics such as, “Never mind you don’t meet the basics/My days with you are always the days best spent/If I get caught I know I can fake it/It’s easy cause I know we won’t make it” and a visual that demonstrates the beginning and ending of a relationship, Faster On Fire’s “The Basics” highlights a clear throughline of the struggles that emerge between partners and a bad breakup.
The video for “The Basics” was directed by Zach Beck. The track was produced by Chris Piquette and written and recorded by Faster On Fire.