The rock band Flames Of Durga, based in Los Angeles and now residing in Joshua Tree, has released a new single titled "Spirit Guide." There is a lot of feeling, respect, and strength in the song. Alex Newport, who has worked with At The Drive-In, Bloc Party, and Death Cab for Cutie, wrote the song. It is a prayer and a call to action, a meditation on loss, change, and the unseen hands that guide us through the dark.
Sisters Béah and Cecilia Romero wrote "Spirit Guide" during a hard time in their lives. It means a lot to them that their father, Michael White Feather Romero, died in November 2024. Béah says, "He loved the song the first time we played it for him." "Now, he really is one of our guides." That link is the song's emotional core. The lyrics are full of giving up and going beyond, and the harmonies rise like smoke into the stars.
"Spirit Guide" starts quietly and then turns into a full-bodied rock relief. The music takes you from grief to spiritual awakening. Newport's lush but urgent production sets the stage for Cecilia's bass and Béah's guitar to dance together in a way that builds and releases tension. Cecilia says, "It was pure magic to record with Alex." "It's a song about asking for help from something bigger when things are tough."
"Spirit Guide" is one of the most intriguing songs in modern rock, thanks to its openness and striking scope. You can now stream the single anywhere, and the official music video, featuring the band's signature style, will be released on November 6.
"Spirit Guide" is a light. A reminder that the flame never goes out, even when you lose.