Finn Wolfhard (16 and Over)

Finn Wolfhard Fire From The Hip For Finn Wolfhard, music has long existed as something instinctual. An outlet he’s returned to at every 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 a deeply 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 who are also my backing band. After the last tour, I started writing new songs and knew I wanted them to capture the same energy of our live shows, the chemistry and the dynamic of our friendship, 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 during a period of transition, including a move back to Vancouver, the songs reflect an artist taking stock of where he’s been and who he’s becoming. As Wolfhard puts it, “Nostalgia is a big factor for me when writing and in my life. To me, music is something that’s universal and can be shared with each other. Everyone has a feeling of nostalgia for their past and I try to invoke those 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 and atmosphere over precision. “I’ll never forget recording this album. It was such a special experience being surrounded by some of my closest friends, whose support meant a lot to me. They brought so many incredible ideas to the table, and their creativity helped shape the record into what it…