Mitch Alderlieste's latest release, New Fire, is a musical mix of rock genres. With an opening verse that is reminiscent of the soundtrack to the 90's and 00's teen coming-of-age movies, the chorus takes on more of a bluesy rock vibe, which goes well with Alderlieste's deep and husky vocals.

New Fire is like a modern take on Robert Palmer's 1985 hit Addicted to Love, if it was sung by a young John Mayer. Upbeat, and funky, performed with a heavy rock flair.

Mitch Alderlieste has a mature voice with a hefty hoarseness that is bound to prove a pleasant surprise to the listeners. New Fire has a simple vivacious funky beat that will guarantee at minimum, a bobbing head from the crowd, if not a full-blown dance-off.

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