Finn Wolfhard

Showbox PresentsThe Common Side Effects TourFINN WOLFHARDwith MalcySUN, 18 OCT 2026 at 08:00PM PDTAges: All Ages to Enter, 21 & Over to DrinkDoors Open: 07:00PMOnSale: Fri, 8 May 2026 at 10:00AM PDTAnnouncement: Tue, 5 May 2026 at 07:00AM PDTFor Finn Wolfhard, music has long existed as something instinctual. An outlet he’s returned to atevery stage of his life, whether as a form of escape, expression, or something different entirely.His 2025 solo debut Happy Birthday captured that impulse in its rawest form, introducing adeeply personal songwriting voice. But with his forthcoming 2026 album, Fire From The Hip,Wolfhard shifts the lens, offering something broader in scope, yet just as personal in feeling.“When I was on tour for my last album, I had such an amazing time playing with my friends whoare also my backing band. After the last tour, I started writing new songs and knew I wantedthem to capture the same energy of our live shows, the chemistry and the dynamic of ourfriendship, which ultimately became the inspiration behind the new album” Wolfhard says.While the new record builds on thematic threads from Happy Birthday—nostalgia, uncertainty,the turbulence of growing up—it approaches them from different vantage points. Written duringa period of transition, including a move back to Vancouver, the songs reflect an artist takingstock of where he’s been and who he’s becoming. As Wolfhard puts it, “Nostalgia is a big factorfor me when writing and in my life. To me, music is something that’s universal and can beshared with each other. Everyone has a feeling of nostalgia for their past and I try to invokethose feelings whether in the production of the record or in the contents of the song.”Drawing inspiration from pivotal albums like Exile on Main Street and Beggars Banquet,Wolfhard leaned into a more expansive, collaborative sound—one that favors spontaneity andatmosphere over precision.“I’ll never forget recording this album. It was such a special experience being surrounded bysome of my closest friends, whose support meant a lot to me. They brought so many incredibleideas to the table, and their creativity helped shape the record into what it is” Wolfhard says.The recording process centered around 24-track reel-to-reel tape, giving the album a tangible,analog warmth while still allowing for subtle modern touches. As Wolfhard puts it, “I feel like it’sjust a bit bigger. If the last album was a movie it’d be shot on 16mm film and this one would beon 35mm. Just a bit more hi fi.”That sentiment extended into the way the songs themselves were captured. Most of Fire FromThe Hip’s foundation was built from full-band live takes, the result is a collection ofperformances that feel immediate and connected, where small imperfections became part of therecord’s character.Some songs originated during the same writing period as Happy Birthday, initially set aside butnow finding their place within the new album. Alongside them are newer compositions thatreflect a shifting perspective, forming a cohesive narrative about change and self-perception. Atits core is “Nice to Meet You Again,” a track that proves the album’s central idea—that identity isfluid, and each chapter introduces a different version of yourself. “I feel like I’m constantlycoming of age and going through changes. Every time I make a new record, I feel like I’vegrown a little since the last one, so to me, each album feels like a kind of reintroduction”Wolfhard admits.Returning to Vancouver played a quiet but meaningful role in shaping the record. The familiarityof home offered both comfort and contrast, grounding the album’s introspection in a physicalplace. That duality between past and present, runs throughout the project.For Wolfhard, each release serves as a snapshot, capturing who he is at a specific moment intime. Fire From The Hip doesn’t just follow Happy Birthday, but instead heightens it andpresents an artist who is still evolving, questioning, and carving out his own place in the musicworld.Where his debut felt like an introduction, Fire From The Hip is the evolution