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Platinum-certified rising Texas-based country rock quintet Pecos & The Rooftops ignite an incendiary new single entitled “Burnpile,” available today via Warner Records. Once again, the track was co-produced with longtime collaborator Andrew Baylis and Dan Pellarin.
The song sparks a smoldering send-off to an ex and her illicit paramour. However, frontman, vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Pecos Hurley takes it one step further, gleefully bringing a big screen-size revenge fantasy to life in the lyrics. Sunny acoustic chords give way to an apocalyptically catchy chorus as he confesses, “I hope you choke on the smoke. Now you can cheat with a ghost.” It culminates on a fret-burning guitar lead and arena-ready singalong, “Made a match that’s getting ready to light. Yeah, I’ve been working on my burnpile.” Hurley explains, “Burnpile is a song about a disturbed person getting back at their ex that has moved on to the person that they cheated with. There is humor, sarcasm and violence. It’s the intrusive thoughts that everyone has in that situation written down in a song. Being the last single before the album, we knew it had to be a hard hitter and I feel like that’s just what it is. Whether you think it’s disturbing, or you can relate to the situation, it’s an attention grabber that leaves you longing for the rest of the album that is soon to follow”.
It arrives hot on the heels of “Rock Song.” The latter has just begun to surge on DSPs, clocking over 1 million streams and counting already. Melodic.net applauded, “The Texas-based band, known for their soulful Americana sound, is moving on from a toxic relationship with this track, filled with raw emotion and powerful guitar riffs.”
“Rock Song” followed the recent anthem “11 Beers.” Continuing a prolific run for the group, other singles have included “Sweet Tumbleweed” and “Missing Peace.”
“Missing Peace” landed in the wake of “One Drunk Summer,” which notably marked the group’s first release since their self-titled debut album in 2023. It houses signature staples such as “5AM,” “Hurt No More,” “Last Thing I Remember,” “Bricks,” and “She Says.” Beyond generating nearly a quarter-of-a-billion streams, it has earned critical applause. Music Connection chronicled their rise and highlighted how “the country rockers continued kicking up dust through touring and recording.” Holler. praised, “It’s a close-knit sense of camaraderie that shines through in their live shows.”
Right now, Pecos & The Rooftops are in the midst of a string of Summer headline dates and festival appearances. They have been perfecting a signature heavy blend of lowdown country and classic rock since their inception, with the band living in a big five-bedroom house in Lubbock, Texas. Formed in 2019 by a tight- knit squad of college friends, the band outfits their soulful Americana with muscular guitar grit, yet remains tuneful and melodic. They’ve carved out a singular niche for themselves in the rich songwriting tradition of their home state, as evidenced by their debut Warner Records single “5AM,” which has amassed over 34.7 million global streams to date. Anchored by the heart-baring songwriting and booming voice of former Marine Pecos Hurley, the band is rounded out by top-tier players Jessie Santos (lead guitar), Steven Buehler (bass), Garrett Peltier (drums) and Jared French (guitars & keys).
Pecos & The Rooftops chose their name—a nod to the part of the house they’d hang out, drink beers, and jam on—just before self-releasing their debut single, 2019’s slow-burning “This Damn Song.” It was a runaway success, earning an RIAA Platinum certification and going on to rack up over 500 million streams globally. Deciding to ride the wave for as long as they could, the band hit the road immediately after and haven’t stopped since, touring relentlessly on the club and festival circuit opening for the likes of country star Koe Wetzel. They released the Red Eye EP in 2020, expanding on their already solid sound with extra emphasis on guitar structures and complex yet melodic arrangements, hinting at jazz and psychedelic influences.
Pecos & The Rooftops have earned a devoted fan base who’ve come out to support them both online and on the road. “At the end of the day, I just want to help people with our music, honestly,” Hurley says. Pecos & the Rooftops are set to do that and much, much more.
2025 Tour Dates:
Jul 12 Bolivar Peninsula, TX Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Crystal Beach
Jul 18 Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom
Jul 24 Cheyenne, WY Outlaw Saloon
Jul 25 Denver, CO Grizzly Rose
Jul 26 Grand Junction, CO Mesa Theater
Jul 31 Bozeman, MT The Elm
Aug 01 Billings, MT Pub Station
Aug 02 Sturgis, SD Kickstands
Aug 06 Detroit Lakes, MN WE Fest
Aug 08 Oshkosh, WI XRoads 41 Festival
Aug 15 Montréal, QC Lasso 2025
Sep 04 Austin, TX Scoot Inn
Sep 05 Waco, TX The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
Sep 11 Knoxville, TN The Mill & Mine
Sep 12 Chattanooga, TN The Signal
Sep 17 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
Sep 19 Louisville, KY Mercury Ballroom
Sep 20 Morehead, KY Poppy Mountain Music Festival
Oct 09 Salt Lake City, UT The Complex
Oct 10 Boise, ID Knitting Factory
Oct 11 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory
Oct 15 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades
Oct 16 Paso Robles, CA Barrelhouse Brewing Co
Oct 17 San Diego, CA House of Blues
Oct 18 West Hollywood, CA Troubadour
Oct 23 Flagstaff, AZ Orpheum Theater
Oct 24 Mesa, AZ Denim & Diamonds
Oct 25 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre