EP Premiere: The Firnats – ‘Toward a Beacon’

Initially started as a project between two friends in Herndon, VA, The Firnats crafted their unique gloom-indie sound in the DMV’s hole-in-the-wall bars and DIY basements. New Noise are proud to premiere the band’s latest release, Toward a Beacon, in full below: The Firnats fourth musical project, Toward a Beacon, illuminates the evolution of the band’s music and presents a subtle shift away from previous work. Although the ‘50s doo-wop and ‘00s indie influences remain on the EP, Toward a Beacon is discordant, unbashful, and ripe with post-punk tendencies. Lush instrumentals carry the listener from invigorating high points to trembling low points. Allegorical lyrics and a baritone voice paint portraits of a grim, yet hopeful, world. Toward a Beacon exudes a newfound maturity from the ever-...