It's only July and already the year end accolades come a-flyin' for Firewater's The Golden Hour

DO YOUR DUTY this 4th of July weekend and VOTE FOR FIREWATER in NPR's "Best Album of the Year (So Far..)" poll!

And yes--we are fully aware of the irony in voting for an album that utilizes an international cast of players, made by an American fleeing the Bush administration while overseas as the "Best Album of the Year" on National Public Radio over 4th of July weekend.

Isn't freedom of speech great? Make your voice be heard in the poll here!

Firewater was in Seattle last week and recorded a session for our friends at KEXP. During the performance of "Borneo", Tod brought the entire staff out to help the band with assorted drunken pirate backup vocals. Check out the footage of Firewater with the KEXP chorus below, and also check out the band performing "Electric City" on Youtube!

Firewater recorded a blazing session for NPR's World Cafe with David Dye that will be aired on Wednesday, June 18th. To find out when the show airs in your area, go here or stream the show online through the WXPN Philadelphia website.

Still haven't heard The Golden Hour? For our folks in Portland, here's your opportunity--head on down to the Crown Room on Thursday, May 22nd for a Firewater listening party followed by live burlesque by The Royal Tease. It's sure to be a saucy, eclectic evening!

Firewater's critically-acclaimed new release The Golden Hour was recently reviewed on NPR's World Cafe, take a listen to it here!

The endlessly witty and sharp Tod A submitted to 20 in-depth questions with Popmatters.com, touching upon his personal reading list, personal inspirations, and what he has to say to a certain trained monkey residing in the United States' executive branch. To check out the interview,go here.

For stateside fans who can't wait for the band to hit our shores, check out some festive footage of Firewater performing live in Europe below!