Fire & Honey, the long-awaited debut album from Wild Mountain Mystics, will be released August 1st, 2025 via L.A.’s Americana-roots label Blackbird Record Label. A heartfelt and joy-filled collection of original songs, the album is the culmination of over a decade of musical partnership between Rick and Lisa, the duo behind the name.

Can you tell us about the theme or concept behind this album?
The underlying theme of the album is love. Even though the songs were written over a long period of time, that theme holds everything together. Love isn't always easy, but it's always worthwhile.

What was your main inspiration for creating this album?
People always ask us if we have an album. Now we do.

What inspired you to create this album?
We've written quite a few songs and it was time to start recording them and putting them out.

How would you describe the sound and style compared to your previous work?
This is our first official album.

Are there any tracks that hold special meaning to you? Why?
"May We All Meet Again." We've lost so many people over the past few years. Those feelings needed to be put into a song.

Did you collaborate with any other artists or musicians? How did those collaborations happen?
We wrote most of the songs ourselves, with the only exception being "All You Need Is Love" by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. A few people came in to sing and play with us, but we did most of it on our own.

Were there any challenges or unexpected moments during production?
Not really. It took a little longer than expected, but otherwise things went very smoothly.

What message or emotion do you want to convey to your audience?
We’d like to encourage people to be kind and love one another.

How does this album reflect your personal growth as an artist?
The more you do it, the better you get at it.

Were there any specific instruments or production techniques that shaped the sound?
It’s mostly acoustic guitar and mandolin. We also added electric guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard on some tracks — but it all starts with acoustic guitar and mandolin.

Are there any lyrical themes or narratives throughout the album?
Love, loss, struggle, and hope.

What are your plans for promoting the album? Can fans expect live performances or videos?
Yes. We’ve already released a video for our second single "If You Can Bluff." We’re still setting up shows, which will be announced on our website, email list, Facebook, and Instagram.

What advice would you give someone with a dream?
Chase your dream — but be kind while you do it.