{"id":41620,"date":"2025-04-06T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41620"},"modified":"2025-03-24T09:18:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T13:18:29","slug":"fib-unveils-ps-a-sonic-journey-through-phillys-indie-soundscape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41620","title":{"rendered":"Fib unveils \u2018PS\u2019: A sonic journey through Philly\u2019s indie soundscape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Philadelphia indie rockers Fib are thrilled to unveil <em>PS<\/em>, the second single from their debut album \u2018Heavy Lifting\u2019 \u2013 set to drop on April 25, 2025 via the ever-innovative Julia\u2019s War Recordings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On <em>PS<\/em>, Fib take a reflective detour: ninety seconds of mellow, brightly toned guitars exploring a fractured relationship and heartfelt pleas for change, before erupting into a cascade of post-punk chord progressions. Vocalist Gage Nelson muses, \u201c<em>Need some help getting well \/ but I can\u2019t see it getting better on its own.<\/em>\u201d The track is paired with a mesmerizing, lo-fi official music video, where trippy animations and haunting Philly cityscapes intertwine, all crafted by Cooper Beaupre, Sebastian Nicholson, Logan Adam, and Gage Nelson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cP.S. is our love letter to pop and rock and roll \u2013 full of catchy riffs, infectious melodies, and playful hooks,\u201d<\/em> Fib explain. \u201c<em>It\u2019s a fun breakaway from our darker, esoteric tunes. This song practically wrote itself in about 30 minutes in our old basement.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/lnk.to\/JWR079\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">PS<\/a><\/em> and watch the official video via YouTube below.<br>Pre-order \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.juliaswar.com\/products\/pre-order-fib-heavy-lifting-lp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Heavy Lifting<\/a>\u2019 and get ready to dive into a sonic adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LcjZC3vsfSk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Last month, Fib also released <em><a href=\"https:\/\/lnk.to\/JWR079\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mutuals<\/a><\/em>, a track pulsing with textured rhythms and jubilant, intricate riffs. In it, Gage Nelson delves into unrequited love, bittersweet regrets, and the unspoken depths of emotion. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/lnk.to\/JWR079\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mutuals<\/a><\/em> marked a turning point in our songwriting, setting the tone for the record with its high-reaching melodies and rapid transitions. It\u2019s a testament to our mission: crafting songs that are as beautiful as they are complex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When \u2018Heavy Lifting\u2019 was announced, Douglas Dulgarian \u2013 founder of Julia\u2019s War Recordings and bandleader of They Are Gutting A Body of Water \u2013 summed it up perfectly on Instagram: \u201c<em>Fib is free jazz in an era where everything feels cookie cutter. Their sound is unpredictable, wonderfully unique, and their live shows are nothing short of insane.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since debuting in 2021 with their self-titled tape featuring fan-favourite <em>Bedside<\/em>, Fib have been shaking up the indie rock scene. Now, with \u2018Heavy Lifting,\u2019 they\u2019re trading in their lo-fi beginnings for a more refined, expansive sound. Composed of Gage Nelson (vocals, guitar), Damien Nicholson (guitar), Logan Adam (bass), and Charlie Libby Watt (drums, production), the band fuses post-punk energy with poppy hooks for an experience that\u2019s both adventurous and accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4083.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4083-1024x1024.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fib Heavy Lifting cover artwork\" class=\"wp-image-41625\" style=\"width:673px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4083.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4083.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4083.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4083.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4083.jpeg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2018Heavy Lifting\u2019 track list<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mutuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Say<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dotted Line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You Ruined Everything<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right Out the Window<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pictures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real Heat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outro<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Fib:<\/strong><br>Originating in Portland and now embraced by Philadelphia\u2019s vibrant music scene, Fib have been rewiring brains since 2020 with their distinctive, jangly sound and electrifying live shows. Their journey from punk roots to a controlled, explosive performance style has captivated audiences coast to coast \u2013 especially in Philly, where their unpredictable energy and sheer musical passion have become legendary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with Fib on <a href=\"https:\/\/n6thwjcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0013jGw71ULsecqWrcemCxsSkSPdMoyphKWDoWnZ7iNMfY-y4pMxCCOSEgX58hKTwg2sYjStN8suSyt0STIzc-850dA6myia7JQ1--HGkNd0OG-m0Qokrfbv4iwFviWeFFokNfSye94saErZxPu82pfISBIlbTeh5VibToLrnLrYrY=&amp;c=-yZFFuubSJaL5E2kUFlLRNKBE4pSSU_vlnFL-eZt0uHSCvq50md4_Q==&amp;ch=V3705CQDfPtWukmkASH5hH3MTn-l1OEr5W5wGWG_WHl-C2bme__PAQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">INSTAGRAM<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/n6thwjcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0013jGw71ULsecqWrcemCxsSkSPdMoyphKWDoWnZ7iNMfY-y4pMxCCOSEgX58hKTwg2bMeoamCDZTmsBvydEkdEaUH-l34w5OYhPqb403BZpUT_sPtDxn9cQap9mVpD91Fz6pHog48XagjivVwtXw4Q86EJgpf3MYVAy52d5U53y7l0R6AfLX-Y0q1nVjb_CXXq&amp;c=-yZFFuubSJaL5E2kUFlLRNKBE4pSSU_vlnFL-eZt0uHSCvq50md4_Q==&amp;ch=V3705CQDfPtWukmkASH5hH3MTn-l1OEr5W5wGWG_WHl-C2bme__PAQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BANDCAMP<\/a>, and join them as they step boldly into their wild, ecstatic sonic void with \u2018Heavy Lifting\u2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Philadelphia indie rockers Fib are thrilled to unveil PS, the second single from their debut album \u2018Heavy Lifting\u2019 \u2013 set to drop on April 25, <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41620\" title=\"Fib unveils \u2018PS\u2019: A sonic journey through Philly\u2019s indie soundscape\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":41624,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false},"categories":[22,23,28,29,30,1907],"tags":[12234,12235,12236],"class_list":["post-41620","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guitar-rock","category-indie","category-music","category-music-video","category-new-release","category-news","tag-fib","tag-heavy-lifting","tag-ps"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4084.png?fit=1080%2C706&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2B2TV-aPi","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":28887,"url":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=28887","url_meta":{"origin":41620,"position":0},"title":"Deux Trois share debut single &#8216;Late Night Girls&#8217;","author":"cultureaddicts","date":"April 17, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"Dark indie-rock trio Deux Trois have shared their debut single Late Night Girls.\u00a0Late Night Girls is the first track from the band's upcoming EP 'Health'. 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