Community-driven collective Housefires released its exuberant anthem of hope “I Thank God,” which will appear on its forthcoming record ‘How To Start A Housefire Part II’ (out 4.21 via Capitol CMG / TRIBL Records). The group also shared a spirited video from its performance at Lake Nona Wave Hotel in Orlando, FL with JWLKRS Worship, which has had viral moments on TikTok with more than 9 million likes. Pre-save the ‘How To Start A Housefire Part II’ album, here: housefires.lnk.to/howtopartiiPR.

The “I Thank God” performance video was recorded at Housefires’ first-ever Worship Under The Stars experience in collaboration with JWLKRS Worship, whose member Noah Schnacky (8.1M+ followers on TikTok) is featured on the track. The two collectives come together in the video to deliver a high-energy celebration of the blessings in life, spreading a feeling of joy and community across Orlando. The song combines pop, house and worship music all tied together with a message of thankfulness.

I Thank God – Housefires

Housefires is a music community led by GRAMMY-nominated and Billboard-charting artists and songwriters including GRAMMY-nominee Nate Moore, chart-topping songwriter Ryan Ellis (Chris Tomlin, Natalie Grant, Matt Redman), Kirby Kaple (Chris Tomlin, Passion Music) and Blake Wiggins. Alongside a rotating group of diverse choirs and collaborators, Housefires ignites a passion for the worship genre through its immersive music experience.

Community-driven music collective Housefires makes music that transports the listener into “a visceral and celestial experience” (Forbes). The group blends elements of contemporary pop, house and world music on its latest release “I Thank God” (out tomorrow, 4.7), a snippet of what fans can expect from its forthcoming record ‘How To Start A Housefire Part II’ (4.21 via Capitol CMG / TRIBL Records).

Led by core Housefires members Ryan Ellis (Chris Tomlin, Natalie Grant, Matt Redman) and Blake Wiggins and featuring JWLKRS Worship member Noah Schnacky (8.1M+ followers on TikTok), “I Thank God” is a genre-spanning, uproarious song of thankfulness. Housefires performs with authenticity and childlike wonder that spreads like fire, inviting all who listen to praise, heal and love with the Housefires community.

‘How To Start A Housefire Part II’ welcomes collaborations with an incredible and diverse group of artists, including 2x GRAMMY-nominee DOE (Forever Jones), Mariah Adigun-Bernard (Maverick City Music’s “Rest On Me”), JWLKRS Worship and others. These musicians join hands with the Housefires community and create an atmosphere filled with celebratory, earth-shattering anthems. The group sings of finding peace in the midst of hardship, celebrating life’s blessings and living life for something bigger than us.

Housefires is made up of GRAMMY-nominated and Billboard-charting artists and songwriters that represent the growing diversity in the worship genre. ‘How To Start A Housefire Part II’ is a stunning continuation of the collective’s new era of community, which began with its January release ‘How To Start A Housefire.’ On Part 1, the group introduced a new generation of musicians for the group, including GRAMMY-nominee Nate Moore, chart-topping songwriter Ryan Ellis, Kirby Kaple (Chris Tomlin, Passion Music) and Blake Wiggins.

Housefires – I Thank God

Housefires was formed at Grace Midtown Church in Atlanta, Georgia with the mission of creating a spontaneous space for praise and becoming a safe haven for those who needed an outlet to be vulnerable. Through impromptu “Housefires And Friends” sessions, the group built its community out of many different types of people and spotlighted the stories of its members, whether joyful or mournful. The result is music that connects listeners to God and to the Housefires community at home, in a church or elsewhere.

‘How To Start A Housefire Part II’ will be available everywhere on Friday, April 21st. Pre-order the album, here: housefires.lnk.to/howtopartiiPR

ICYMI: Groundbreaking music collective Housefires, made up of GRAMMY-nominated and Billboard-charting artists, made its national TV debut with Fox & Friends on Sunday, March 12.

Housefires members Ryan Ellis and featured artist Mariah Adigun-Bernard performed two songs for the show’s ‘FAITH & Friends’ Concert Series including the collective’s worship staple “Build My Life,” and its spiritually-moving song “Lean On The Lord,” from its recently released ‘How To Start A Housefire’ album.

‘How To Start A Housefire’ was released January 27th via Capitol CMG / TRIBL Records and features a brand new generation of Housefires musicians that reflect the growing diversity of the collective and the worship landscape as a whole.

During the show, Housefires also announced its follow up album ‘How To Start A Housefire Part II,’ which is due Friday, April 21st. The first song, the ‘90s R&B-infused “Can’t Nobody,” will be available on Friday, March 24th along with the pre-order for the record.

Housefires offers official music video for “Keep My Eyes Up” featuring Ryan Ellis off latest album “How To Start A Housefire”.

Keep My Eyes Up was written by Lindy Conant Cofer, Mitch Wong & Ryan Ellis. It is from Housefire’s upcoming album “How To Start A Housefire,” releasing January 27th.

Keep My Eyes Up – Housefires feat. Ryan Ellis

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Lyrics

Verse 1
I look to You, not the left or the right
You are my vision, You are the prize
I’m grounded in love, my faith’s taking flight
And hope is still burning through the dead of the night

Chorus
I keep my eyes up, I keep my eyes up
I keep my eyes up, I keep my eyes up
To the one that I love, the one that I trust, Jesus
I keep my eyes up, I keep my eyes up

Verse 2
Your eyes full of fire, Your face like the sun
Your robe fills the temple, from all the battles You’ve won
There’s nothing to fear ‘cause You’ve overcome
The work that You finished cannot be undone

Chorus (x2)

Bridge
And when the whole earth is shaking
Heaven keeps singing
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord (x4)

Tag
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord

Formed in 2014, community-driven music collective Housefires sparked a re-invention of how worship music was written, performed and experienced. Today (1.27), Housefires shares its new album ‘How To Start A Housefire’ (Capitol CMG / TRIBL Records).

The record marks a return from the group’s hiatus with a new generation of performers who reflect the genre’s growing diversity. Listen to ‘How To Start A Housefire,’ here: housefires.lnk.to/howtoPR

“There’s been one consistent question that we’ve gotten over the years of traveling to lead, sing and minister all over the world: how do I start a gathering like this?” says Nate Moore.

“People are hungry to be a part of an authentic, free-spirited, Jesus-loving, fiery, worship community. This album captures the essence of what a “house on fire” type of worship community looks and feels like.”

On ‘How To Start A Housefire,’ the collective offers celebratory moments, reflective gratitude, vigorous testimony and more. The album’s focus track “Keep My Eyes Up (feat. Ryan Ellis)” is an anthem of hope that fills the room with a melding of voices representing individuals from different backgrounds coming together as one body.

‘How To Start A Housefire’ is produced by Jonathan Jay and Tony Brown, who also created the GRAMMY-winning group Maverick City Music. The album features Housefires core members GRAMMY-nominee Nate Moore, chart-topping songwriter Ryan Ellis (Chris Tomlin, Natalie Grant, Matt Redman), Kirby Kaple (Chris Tomlin, Passion Music) and Davy Flowers, and features collaborations with artists including 2x GRAMMY-nominee DOE (Forever Jones), GRAMMY-winner KJ Scriven, GRAMMY-winner Chandler Moore (Maverick City Music), Harvest Grapevine and others.

How To Start A Housefire – Housefires

Community-driven collective Housefires, the group behind worship staples like “Build My Life” and “Good Good Father,” shares “If I Could Have Anything (feat. Blake Wiggins & Ahjah Walls)” via Capitol CMG / TRIBL Records. This is the third single from the group’s forthcoming album ‘How To Start A Housefire,’ due January 27.

“If I Could Have Anything” opens with 3x GRAMMY nominated singer Ahjah Walls’ introspective prayer, sharing her desire to be known and loved by the Creator over an elegant piano progression. The minimalist instrumentation erupts into a full-fledged worship session led by core member Blake Wiggins, with convicting vocals, booming harmonies and inspiring passion. The song immerses the listener into the community that Housefires has become known for through the years, showcasing the raw, unfiltered approach that the group takes from writing to recording.

Listen to “If I Could Have Anything (feat. Blake Wiggins & Ahjah Walls)” here: housefires.lnk.to/HowToPR

Housefires consists of core members including GRAMMY-nominee Nate Moore, chart-topping songwriter Ryan Ellis (Chris Tomlin, Natalie Grant, Matt Redman), Kirby Kaple (Chris Tomlin, Passion Music) and others. On ‘How To Start A Housefire,’ the group grows its community with features from 2x GRAMMY-nominee DOE (Forever Jones), GRAMMY-winner KJ Scriven, GRAMMY-winner Chandler Moore (Maverick City Music) and more.

“If I Could Have Anything” follows the album’s first two singles “Lean on the Lord (feat. Ryan Ellis & Cecily)” (11.18) and “Only Jesus (feat. Kirby Kaple, Chandler Moore & DOE)” (10.28). On ‘How To Start A Housefire,’ the group creates music that is not your typical addition to a church playlist. It’s a thought-provoking source of faith.

With more music and tour dates for 2023 to be announced, fans can keep up to date with all things Housefires at housefires.org and can pre-order ‘How To Start A Housefire’ here.

If I Could Have Anything – Housefires

Community-driven Housefires released its new single “Lean on the Lord (feat. Ryan Ellis & Cecily),” a track that follows the group’s “Only Jesus (feat. Kirby Kaple, Chandler Moore & DOE)” (10.28). These songs are the first of new music from the group’s album ‘How To Start A Housefire,’ out Jan. 27 via Capitol CMG/ TRIBL Records.

Housefires is credited with reviving the way worship songs are written, recorded and experienced, embracing its sound within by visually demonstrating the community. The group’s core consists of Davy Flowers, Ryan Ellis, Cecily, Kirby Kaple, Chandler Moore, DOE, Ahjah Walls, Blake Wiggins, Harvest Grapevine, Nate Moore and KJ Scriven — together offering an unrefined sound that’s free of the safety and restraints that a normal studio, and even a live recording set, often offers.

Lean On The Lord – Housefires Ft. Ryan Ellis & Cecily

In 2014, Housefires forever rewrote the worship landscape when they released two premiere projects within a few months of each other. Since then, worship leading, songwriting, and collaboration were re-evaluated and reconstructed to reflect the Housefires model that embraced a more unfiltered sound and approach to worship from the writing room to the stage.

Their forthcoming project ‘How To Start A Housefire’ (1.27.2023) strips the veneer and illusion of “success and fame” within a worship or music industry context, reminding people of the foremost mission of the group. These songs are meant to be a resource for the church in thought and creed rather than elements to tack onto a Sunday setlist.

The group will tour early 2023, and more music news and tour dates are to come. In the meantime, new music and tickets can be found at housefires.org. Pre-order ‘How To Start A Housefire’ here, and follow #Housefires #HowToStartaHousefire.

‘How To Start A Housefire’ Tracklist:

1. Praise Him (feat. Davy Flowers)

2. Lean On The Lord (feat. Ryan Ellis & Cecily)

3. Only Jesus (feat. Kirby Kaple, Chandler Moore & DOE)

4. I Have Decided [Banner](feat. Davy Flowers)

5. To You (feat. Davy Flowers)

6. I’m Not Going Anywhere (feat. Cecily & Davy Flowers)

7. Don’t Get Me Started (feat. Kirby Kaple & Ryan Ellis)

8. Sold Out (feat. Ryan Ellis & Ahjah Walls)

9. If I Could Have Anything (feat. Blake Wiggins & Ahjah Walls)

10. Keep My Eyes Up (feat. Ryan Ellis)

11. You’re the Only One I’m Looking For (feat. Ryan Ellis, Harvest Grapevine & Nate Moore)

12. Grateful (feat. Nate Moore)

Billboard Christian chart-toppers, Housefires release their new single, “Only Jesus” – lifted from their forthcoming 2023 project, HOW TO START A HOUSEFIRE. “Only Jesus” is available wherever music is sold and streamed today. The forthcoming album, HOW TO START A HOUSEFIRE, is available now for pre-order.

“Only Jesus,” which features Chandler Moore, DOE and Kirby Kaple, reminds listeners that the material things which many people consider important can be taken away as long as there is access to Jesus. Known for rewriting the worship landscape of America, Housefires creates a God-inspired moment by using limited instrumentation and an unrefined sound to deliver the song’s intensity and passion.

Housefires originated at Grace Midtown Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The collective has released seven live albums since their self-titled debut in 2014. Housefires continues to embrace a more unrefined sound free of the safety and restraints that a normal studio and even live recording set often offers. Since the unprecedented success of Housefires’ launch, the group has continued its mission of writing and releasing songs and sounds that are birthed from what God is doing in their midst as a collective.

The album, How To Start a Housefire strips away the veneer and illusion of “success and fame” within the music industry and reminds listeners of the mission of the collective. Housefires continues to showcase their raw and unrefined sound that’s free of the safety and restraints that a typical studio project offers.

Only Jesus – Housefires Ft. Chandler Moore, DOE & Kirby Kaple

Housefires released the official music video for “Home” featuring Kirby Kaple, which can be viewed below. 

“Home” was featured on Housefires VII, which is available now to download or stream.

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Housefires releases their newest single titled “Love Like This” featuring Kirby Kaple. Alongside the single release, the group also drops the official music video.

“Love Like This” was written by Kaple, Colby Wedgeworth, Jessie Early, Tess Seccombe Council, and Harold Brown. The single is off of Housefires’ upcoming album titled Housefires VII, which is available now to pre-order/pre-save

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