Listen to “Friendly Fire” here: https://orcd.co/4d8oa7e 

Watch the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/TLtIAsdi6k8

September 12, 2025 — Pennsylvania-based multi-instrumentalist Hunter Root has released “Friendly Fire,” the third single from his forthcoming album Crooked Home (out October 17 via Tolok). The track finds Root in an introspective moment, pairing candid lyrical storytelling with driving melodies and layered instrumentation. Born from the challenges of navigating a fallout with close friends, it channels the sting of disappointment, the ache of betrayal, and the complexities of fractured relationships, showcasing Root’s gift for transforming personal experience into compelling music.

Recorded in Nashville at Addiction Studios with overdubs at The Sound Emporium, Crooked Home was produced by acclaimed artist Anders Osborne and engineered by David Kalmusky. Conceived after his brother died in 2021, Crooked Home is Root’s first album to directly grapple with that loss, where recent singles “‘94” and “My Brother’s Bones” confront grief head-on. Featuring contributions from Chad Cromwell (Neil Young, Mark Knopfler) on drums, Marc Rogers on bass and keys, and Lindsay Lou on backing vocals, the record blends acoustic rock, folk, Americana, and grunge into a sound as raw as its subject matter.

Coinciding with today’s release, Root has announced his 2025 U.S. tour in support of Crooked Home. The fall run kicks off on October 10 at The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg, PA, and takes him to major cities including New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Nashville, and more. Fans can also experience performances at several historic venues, such as Schubas Tavern in Chicago, The Liberty Theater in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, The Bur Oak in Madison, Wisconsin, and The Stone Church in Brattleboro, Vermont, among others. Before the tour begins, Root will join Bayker Bakenship for a special show at Kegs Canalside in Jordan, NY on September 28.

For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.hunterroot.com 

Hunter Root 2025 Tour

September 28 – Jordan, NY - Kegs Canalside*

October 10 – Harrisburg, PA – The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company

October 11 – New York, NY – Hill Country

November 13 – Philadelphia, PA – MilkBoy

November 14 – Millvale, PA – The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls

November 15 – South Bend, IN – Stockroom East

November 19 – Madison, WI – The Bur Oak

November 20 – Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern

November 21 – Lawrenceburg, IN – The Liberty Theater

November 22 – Detroit, MI – Lager House

December 3 – Portsmouth, NH – The Music Hall Lounge

December 4 – Portland, ME – Portland House of Music

December 5 – Brattleboro, VT – The Stone Church

December 6 – Boston, MA – The Red Room at Cafe 939

December 10 – Columbus, OH – Rumba Cafe

December 11 – St. Louis, MO – Atomic

December 12 – Nashville, TN – The Basement

December 13 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Music Hall

*= supporting Bayker Bakenship