I’ll Be The Fire, the latest from Lakelands, is a blend of punchy electro-pop, a big vocal mix, and a chopped-up drum groove, put together over an allegretto. It’s that ebullient, Imagine Dragons style of pop lyricism.
Beyond the moderated high-energy and the aggressive spotlighting, the song stands as a symbolic gesture, and a source of solidarity; as a promise to do whatever it takes.
“I know I go against the grain
I’m in the middle of the desert
dancing for rain”— Lakelands
Fire, catalyst, passion, responsibility; we don’t care what you call it.
Lakelands is a native Pacific Northwestern indie pop outfit drawing influences from pop punk to gospel. This song is featured on our CHILL NEW Songwriters playlist.
Ogdensburg, New York
Paris, France. Madison, Wisconsin. Los Angeles. Ashland, Oregon. Ottawa. I write music, I write about music, and I write code. See also: photography, prose, podcasting. I have 1 gorgeous wife, 2 amazing kids, and many interests.
Recent Awards: 2020 ND (Photo) Honorable Mention, 2020 Accenti Writing Contest Finalist
