The Number Twelve Looks Like You have released “Eyes On The Fireworks,” their first new song since their 2019 comeback album Wild Gods. Considering how chaotic this band usually is, it’s a welcome surprise to hear them churning out a catchy post-hardcore anthem like this one. And the comparatively simplistic approach helps put Jesse Korman’s lyrics front and center, fitting for a song with a strong, topical message like this one. Jesse says:
Americans often assert that our claim to being the greatest country in the world rests on our freedom. The term ‘freedom’ is almost synonymous with the United States, as if it encapsulates all that truly matters. However, issues such as healthcare, affordable housing, gun violence, drug addiction, and unemployment persist. Despite these challenges, we continue to celebrate each summer with beach outings, fireworks, and barbecues, proclaiming our freedom, even as our nation engages in foreign conflicts. So let’s just keep our eyes on the fireworks!
“Eyes On The Fireworks” is also the first song by Number 12’s new lineup, which has Jesse and guitarist Alexis Pareja joined by new members Michael DeMarco (drums) and Cody McCorry (bass), and it’s their first release with Equal Vision Records. It comes with a video directed by Jaakko Manninen / wordup.video, and you can check that out below.
No tour dates announced at the moment, but hopefully that changes soon.