Black Pistol Fire Let’s it All Go on New Album “Look Alive”

The founding members of the Austin, Texas-based band, Black Pistol Fire, have been friends since kindergarten. Kevin McKeown and Eric Owen grew up in Toronto, Ontario together. In an age when longtime relationships can fracture over a Facebook post, it’s remarkable in many ways that the two have stayed tight since they were tykes. Sometimes, says McKeown, who sings and plays guitar in the band, he has to remember how special the relationship is. From an early age they grew up together. And as they did, music became more and more of a central component to their lives and friendship. In high school, they began writing songs and playing small local gigs. Later, they took the plunge and moved to the indie rock capital of the world —Austin, Texas—and have since found a footing. The band released its most recent LP, Look Alive, in late January and today, the group is continuing to strive ahead in a time as uncertain as any.