Saint Social has released their new EP, Don’t Let The Fire Die, an exciting cumulation of alternative and indie rock songs that showcase the band’s intent on spreading the message: clap back at the darkness. Stream and download Don’t Let The Fire Die now on all platforms worldwide.

Don’t Let The Fire Die is Saint Social’s debut EP, featuring four tracks that fit perfectly together to tell a compelling narrative. The EP opens with the title track, which explores joy as a form of rebellion and resistance. “‘Don’t Let the Fire Die’ is a song about clapping back at the darkness and fighting to hold onto hope when you’re standing in the trenches and it feels impossible to get out,” explains lead singer Quinn Erwin, who both wrote and produced the track. “Swagger,” released as the band’s lead single, is a timeless rock anthem that combines electrifying guitar riffs, dynamic full-band arrangement, and captivating vocals while infusing a fresh, modern twist. The song pulls on the idea of never giving in to societal expectations but instead living an authentic life even if it seems like the world is against you. “Remember?” is a reflective track that jumps into feelings of looking into the past and wondering if you should’ve done things differently. It explores the notion that sometimes things have to get worse before they get better, but that doesn’t mean that you’re not ultimately on the right path. “Be There” allows the listener to come up for air and delves into the commitment to love regardless of the bumpy road to getting there. “The verses reveal a good bit of heartbreak, trial and error, and a commitment to love despite all of that.” The funky and almost beachy instrumentals of this song give an uplifting and optimistic feeling to the finale of the EP, reminding the listener that everything is going to be okay even when life gets hard.

“We could not be more excited to put out a proper collection of our songs to give our fans a more well-rounded picture of what our sound represents,” the band explains. “We took our time playing these songs live over the last couple of years to ‘own’ them so that when we brought them into the studio, they would be a true, ‘lived-in’ representation of what people would experience at a show—they had to be right. It also gave us time to gauge how people were reacting to them before we hit record.” Don’t Let The Fire Die was mixed by Hunter West (Little Image, The New Respects, Mountains Like Wax) and mastered by Joe Causey (Underoath, Switchfoot, The Dandy Warhols) at Voyager Mastering.

Saint Social, hailing from the Gulf Coast, is an indie rock band comprised of lifelong friends Quinn Erwin, Bryan Bourque, and Justin Gollott. The group’s eclectic sound is a result of their different life experiences and struggles. While Bourque and Gollott balanced 9-to-5 careers and Biloxi-based band gigs, lead singer Quinn Erwin had found success with his band Afterlife Parade, licensing placements in TV shows and films on MTV, Netflix, and Hulu, as well as in commercial spots in Super Bowl LIII and BMW. However, after moving to Florida, Erwin found himself playing with his old friends again to create what is now Saint Social. The band pulls on influences from bands like The Killers, Kings of Leon, The Strokes, U2, and Coldplay while adding their own twist of nostalgia. Saint Social truly does have something special despite residing across a four-hour radius from the Mississippi Gulf Coast to the Florida Panhandle and Birmingham, Alabama, the band’s dedication to their friendship and music remains unwavering.

Don’t Let The Fire Die is an EP that showcases both Saint Social’s enthusiasm and vulnerability with upbeat instrumentals and meaningful lyrics. “I think sometimes you have to dance your way out of the abyss,” says Erwin. As a whole, the record showcases the deep history behind the band and expresses who they really are and want to be. “Together, these songs are kind of a thesis or our statement of intent.” You can stream Saint Social’s EP Don’t Let The Fire Die on all platforms worldwide, and don’t forget to check the band out on Instagram @SaintSocialOfficial and TikTok @saintsocial.