HOUSEFIRES MUSIC COLLECTIVE CREATES AN “ATMOSPHERE OF OVERWHELMING UNITY” (FORBES) ON ‘HOW TO START A HOUSEFIRE PART II’ (OUT NOW)
| Upon its launch in 2014, Housefires became known as the music group that changed the landscape of the worship genre forever. With immersive live recordings, intimate “house church” sessions and more, the group re-invented the genre to be a more inclusive and vulnerable space. On Housefires’ new record ‘How To Start A Housefire Part II’ (out today via Capitol CMG / TRIBL Records), the music collective invites listeners to join in and transports them “into a visceral and celestial experience” (Forbes). Listen to ‘How To Start A Housefire Part II,’ here: housefires.lnk.to/howtopartiiWE On ‘How To Start A Housefire Part II,’ the collective brings together a community of people from all different backgrounds for one purpose: providing a safe space for those who need an outlet to be vulnerable. Listeners will hear a mix of R&B, soul, pop, gospel and contemporary worship music across the 14 captivating tracks that create a lively atmosphere filled with celebratory anthems, lush instrumentation and earth-shattering choruses. The new record follows Housefires’ ‘How To Start A Housefire,’ which was released on January 20th. Housefires premiered a live performance video of the album’s “Look Around” today in tandem with the album’s release. Watch here: housefires.lnk.to/howtopartiiWE/youtube ‘How To Start A Housefire Part II’ opens with the ‘90s R&B-infused “Can’t Nobody,” which is reminiscent of the Bee Gees’ “How Deep Is Your Love” and sets the tone for an album that uplifts, inspires and offers comfort for those in dark places. “I Thank God” is an exuberant anthem of thanksgiving, and on songs “Look Around,” “We Have No Good” and “Rest On Us,” Housefires reflects on life’s blessings and finding peace in the midst of hardship. “Garments” is a reminder that we can all rise from rock bottom and become stronger along the way, while “Mercy” closes the album on a joyful note of overcoming struggle. The group’s core members include GRAMMY-nominee Nate Moore, chart-topping songwriter Ryan Ellis (Chris Tomlin, Natalie Grant), Kirby Kaple (Chris Tomlin, Passion Music) and Blake Wiggins. On ‘How To Start A Housefire Part II,’ the group joins hands with an incredible and diverse roster of featured artists including 2x GRAMMY-nominee DOE (Forever Jones), Noah Schnacky (7.7M+ followers on TikTok), Mariah Adigun-Bernard (Maverick City Music’s “Rest On Me”), Davy Flowers, Cecily, Ahjah Walls and Harvest Grapevine. For more information on Housefires, visit housefires.org. |
| How To Start A Housefire Part II Tracklist: 1. Can’t Nobody (feat. Mariah Adigun-Bernard & Ryan Ellis)(Mariah Adigun / Ryan Ofei / Nate Diaz) 2. I Thank God (feat. Ryan Ellis, Blake Wiggins & JWLKRS Worship) (Aaron Moses / Chuck Butler / Enrique Holmes / Jesse Cline) 3. Look Around (feat. Cecily Hennigan)(Blake Wiggins / Benji Cowart / Nate Diaz) 4. Look Around Spontaneous (feat. Davy Flowers & Cecily Hennigan)(Davy Flowers) 5. We Have No Good (feat. Davy Flowers)(Davy Flowers) 6. Rest On Us (feat. Harvest Grapevine)(Dante Bowe / Elyssa Smith / Oscar Gamboa / Joel Figueroa) 7. Get Back To The Well (feat. Nate Moore) (Dante Bowe / Benji Cowart) 8. You Freed Me, Saved Me (feat. Nate Moore)(Nate Moore) 9. Be Still And Know (feat. DOE)(Shantrice Laura / Nate Diaz / Johnny Pena / Siri Worku) 10. Steadfast Flow (feat. Ryan Ellis)(Ryan Ellis) 11. God My God (feat. Mariah Adigun)(Mariah Adigun / Blake Wiggins / Majesty Bergman / Benji Cowart) 12. All Over Again Flow (feat. Ryan Ellis & Harvest Grapevine)(Ryan Ellis / Harvest Bashta) 13. Garments (feat. Nate Moore & Davy Flowers)(Nate Moore / Cory Asbury / Tony Brown) 14. Mercy (feat. Ahjah Walls)(Chris Brown / Jason Ingram / Dante Bowe) |
| ABOUT HOUSEFIRES:After forming in Atlanta in 2014, Housefires drastically changed how worship was understood and viewed with debut releases ‘Housefires’ and ‘Housefires II.’ Worship leading, songwriting, and collaboration were now re-evaluated and reconstructed to reflect the Housefires model that embraced a more unfiltered sound and approach to worship from the writing room to the set. This style resonated with listeners, who could virtually engage with the music and feel as if they were right in the studio with the group. This paved the way for songs like “Good Good Father” and “Build My Life” to become staples in the worship genre. Since the unprecedented success of Housefires launch, the group has continued its mission in writing and releasing songs and sounds that are birthed from what God is doing in their midst as a collective. |