
Passafire's Longshot, the full-length follow up to Vines (2013), finds the band continuing to stretch in new musical directions, while maintaining a strong core of reggae elements. Some songs tread into ‘90s grunge, hip-hop and even current pop, but for hardcore fans, this genre-bending style will come as no surprise for a band that has always pushed itself through experimentation, with a foundation of hummable hooks and vicious musicianship. A guest spot by rapper Mr. Lif also contributes a new angle on the song "Blow." Passafire’s headlining tour begins in May, as well as support slots with 311 during the summer.