The Backfires unveil their latest single titled "Brighter Lights"

The Backfires tap into the force of turning the night into its own soundtrack with their latest single, "Brighter Lights." Drawing inspiration from the city's infamous nightlife, the New York indie rock outfit captures the essence of the streets, clubs, and late-night events that have become their world. The new release has a collective feel, with Alex Gomez on vocals, Harry Ruprecht on guitar, Max Wanduragala on drums, and Matt Walter on bass. "Brighter Lights" was written by Gomez, Henry Ruprecht, and Wanduragala.

"Brighter Lights" draws on New York dance and club music of the time, with the band reflecting on their experience living in the city over the past couple of years. The Backfires turn the city's nightlife into part of the song's identity. The clubby intro sets the scene, and the band's indie-rock backbone gives the song its own character.

"Brighter Lights" feels like a collision of two sides of the city's musical personality, the live force of indie rock and the rhythm of its dance floors. It's a song made by place, experience, and the atmosphere of New York after dark. "Brighter Lights" is a new image of the Backfires' surroundings, and continues to explore the sounds and experiences that come with calling New York home.