Berkeley's on Fire

Berkeley's on Fire
Studio album by
SWMRS
ReleasedFebruary 15, 2019[1]
RecordedEarly 2018[2]
GenrePunk rock,[3] pop-punk[4]
Length33:15
LabelFueled by Ramen
ProducerRich Costey
SWMRS chronology
Drive North
(2016) 		Berkeley's on Fire
(2019) 		Sonic Tonic
(2023)
Singles from Berkeley's on Fire
  1. "Berkeley's on Fire"
    Released: August 17, 2018
  2. "April in Houston"
    Released: November 28, 2018
  3. "Trashbag Baby"
    Released: January 14, 2019
  4. "Lose Lose Lose"
    Released: June 14, 2019

Berkeley's on Fire is the fourth album by the American punk rock band SWMRS, released on February 15, 2019 through Fueled by Ramen. It is the band's second studio album and third overall release under the name SWMRS after changing their name in late 2014. The album has been described as more mature and politically charged than the band's previous records. The album sees the band embrace wider musical influences including hip-hop and grime.[5] It is the final album to feature bassist Seb Muller, as well as the final album to feature drummer Joey Armstrong, after sexual assault allegations were raised against him.[6]

  1. ^ "SWMRS Announce New Album, Berkeley's On Fire". Kerrang!. November 29, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  2. ^ Spanos, Brittany (November 28, 2018). "Swmrs Announce New LP, Release World-Wearied New Song 'April in Houston'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference allmusic was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Smith, Anna. "Album Review: SWMRS - Berkeley's On Fire". Gigwise. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference RS1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ Krol, Charlotte (July 22, 2020). "SWMRS' Joey Armstrong responds to sexual misconduct allegations". NME. Retrieved March 25, 2024.