Press for Aftershocks

“Joy and the Wildfire have set the world ablaze with Aftershocks, equal parts raw emotion and stadium-ready anthems. Frontwoman Samantha Joy Pearlman leads the charge with a voice that’s rich, textured, and utterly captivating—like if silk and fire had a baby. With Meghan Doyle’s electrifying guitar work, Jared Decker’s thunderous drums, and Sean Decker’s pulsing basslines, this band is carving out a space where indie grit meets arena-rock grandeur.” - Illustrate Magazine

“This is the kind of debut that doesn’t just introduce a band—it cements them as a force to be reckoned with. Whether you’re here for the fiery anthems or the soul-searching ballads, Aftershocks delivers. Joy and the Wildfire have arrived, and they’re ready to shake things up.” -Haymai.com

“Joy and the Wildfire, the New York-based rock band led by the magnetic Samantha Joy Pearlman, has arrived with their debut album, Aftershocks, and it’s a seismic shift in the indie rock landscape. This 12-track album is a masterful blend of raw emotion, sharp storytelling, and dynamic instrumentation. With influences ranging from Paramore to Talking Heads, the band delivers a sound that feels nostalgic and refreshingly modern.” - MusicEarShot.com

“Samantha also does an amazing job in emulating the energy of legendary frontwomen such as Debbie Harry and Chrissie Hynde with charm and eloquency, bringing a certain nostalgic element to the Wildfire’s music.” -LT1TF

“Hear me out: there are a ton of records out there made by young, precocious talents still in their teenage years. Often those records sing about themes that appear too premature to have been experienced yet. Well, in the case of Joy and the Wildfire, the opposite happens; vivid, meaningful and nuanced songwriting penned by people with a story, experiences, and something interesting to say.” - Gabriel Mazza

“With their catchy, memorable, engaging songs, they break all the rules and shapeshift the boundaries of so many different but complementary music genres, showcasing how alternative and indie music can still sound fresh, unique, innovative, versatile, exciting, and entertaining. Therefore, you should place this gem on your music radar.“ - Djordje Miladinović

“Their technical skill and songwriting chops are undeniable, and they execute each stylistic pivot with confidence. It’s a promising debut[…] wherever they go next, they’ve already proven they can pull off just about anything they attempt".” - Dan Weston