Siren Finds Grace in Grief on Premiere of the Music Video to “February’s Son”

Februarys Son

On their latest single, “February’s Son,” Siren deliver one of the most sincere and emotionally grounded songs of their career to date. Rooted in personal loss and shaped by compassion, the song is a quiet testament to the power of music to honor memory and transform pain into connection.

Written by frontman Rob Phillips, “February’s Son” was inspired by the passing of his family member Reese Puckett, who died at age 20 due to fentanyl. Rather than framing the story through metaphor or distance, Phillips approaches the subject with real openness and humility.

Complementing the song is a lyric video directd by Wayne Joiner, who brings a symbolic and understated visual language to the project. Centered on the image of an old chest releasing photographs and memories, the video mirrors the song’s reflective tone. And rather than illustrating the lyrics directly, it creates an atmosphere of quiet reverence, inviting viewers to engage on a personal level.

From the opening bars, “February’s Son” establishes its emotional tone with soft guitar lines and understated rhythms creating a warm, open space where the song can unfold naturally. There is no rush toward dramatic peaks or sweeping climaxes. Instead, Siren allows the music to move at the pace of memory itself.

Phillip’s vocals are central to the impact of the song. His voice balances sorrow with tenderness. Ths subtlety gives the song its authenticity. It feels honest because it doesn’t try too hard to be profound – it just is. The recording, completed at Madison Studios and engineered by Wyatt Oates, reflects this same philosophy. The production preserves the natural textures of the performance.

What makes “February’s Son” especially compelling is its emotional balance. While the theme of the song is grief and loss, the song never becomes overwhelmed by it. Instead, it focuses on love, legacy, and on the bonds that endure beyond loss. It acknowledges pain without being defined by it, offering listeners a sense of comfort rather than despair.

With the release of this new music video, Siren remind us that some of the most powerful songs are sometimes the quietest ones. The songs that speak softly, listen closely and stay with us for a long time when words fall short.

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About SIREN

With a history dating back to the 1980s, Siren is known for their fusion of melodic rock, progressive, and blues influences. Since their formation in the 80s, the band has built a dedicated fan base and earned critical acclaim for their innovative sound. 

Led by Rob Phillips and drummer/engineer Mike Cupino, Siren have continued to evolve. 

Siren recently released their latest album “Listen”, building on the success of their previous work. Phillips and Cupino embarked on a journey to explore a Middle American roots rock sound, crafting songs that capture the essence of everyday experiences, from youth’s innocence to adulthood’s complexities. 

They recorded in Atlanta’s Madison Studios with engineer Wyatt Oates, and the result was the release of their single ‘Small Town’.  The response to the “Small Town” video was immediate, with over 1 Million views on TikTok and critical acclaim from within the Industry.    

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Hoofdriver Is As Awesome As Name Implies


Although honestly, a couple of the other combinations sound way cooler. Formed as a 7″ between Deerhoof and Busdriver (MC Regan Farquhar), Hoofdriver features Busdriver recording new lyrics and vocals over the Deerhoof’s song “I Did Crimes For You.”

But really, Hoofdriver is the best one? What about Busdeer? Or Deerbus? Or Deerdriver? The compilation formed when Deerhoof accidently sent Farquhar the wrong instrumental track to sing over. By the time they realized their mistake, Busdriver had already recorded lyrics too awesome to ignore.

The 7″ will be out on a limited 1,000 copy-run in yellow vinyl. Meanwhile, Deerhoof have also released a new track from their two-month CD release party. The song “Must Fight Current” can be found over at www.deerhoofvsevil.com

Another Week, Another Deerhoof Song

Indie-rockers Deerhoof have found a way to stretch out a CD release day into…a couple months.

The band, premiering one song a week until January 25th (when you get the whole CD), released the song “Must Fight Current” today. In addition, the band has given us the details of their upcoming tour which kicks off just after the holidays.

You can check out the newest song from the album right here.

You can see Deerhoof playing more than just one song (hopefully!) at the following. I’ve heard tickets make great stocking stuffers.

dec 05 – Minehead, UK – All Tomorrow’s Parties (Curated by Godspeed You! Black Emperor)
jan 27 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s (w/ Nervous Cop)
jan 28 – San Francisco, CA – Great AMerican Music Hall (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
jan 29 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 01 – Austin, TX – Mohawk (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 02 – Dallas, TX – South Side Music Hall (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 03 – Memphis, TN – The Hi Tone (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 04 – Nashville, TN – Mercy Lounge (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 05 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 06 – Raleigh, NC – King’s (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 07 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 08 – Brooklyn, NY – Ridgewood Masonic Temple (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 10 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 11 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 12 – Pittsburgh, PA – Altar (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 14 – Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot Ballroom (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 15 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 16 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 17 – Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock Social Club (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 18 – Iowa City, IA – Blue Moose (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 19 – Omaha, NB – Waiting Room (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 21 – Denver, CO – The Marquis (w/ Nervous Cop, Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 25 – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s (w/ Ben Butler and Mousepad)
feb 26 – Portland, OR – Holocene (w/ Ben Butler and Mousepad)
mar 14 – New York, NY – JapanNYC Festival at Le Poisson Rouge (w/ Ichi)
jul 11 – London, UK – Performing Milk Man at Alexandra Palace (w/ The Flaming Lips performing The Soft Bulletin and Dinosaur Jr performing Bug)

Florence + The Machine To Hit Saturday Night Live

So far, 2010 has been kind for Florence + The Machine. Not only were they picked to contribute to the new Twilight soundtrack, they will be the musical guests for Saturday Night Live near the end of November.

Joining host Ann Hathaway, Florence + The Machine will be live from New York on November 20th. I’m guessing the new song from the Twilight soundtrack will be on the playlist. In case you haven’t heard it, here is the music video for Florence + The Machine’s “Heavy In Your Arms” from Twilight: Eclipse.