Liverpool duo The Wood return with “Cold Fire,” the title track from their new EP, out now via Riverdream Records. Joined by special guest Brooke Combe, the song opens on warm electric piano chords before settling into a slow-burning groove shaped by gospel harmonies, soul phrasing, and restrained momentum. Combe’s vocal sits front and center, direct and intimate, guiding the track through its simmering build while Alex Evans enters with a low-register delivery edged in grit and control.
Produced by Steve Powell and mastered by Pete Maher, the track reflects the duo’s ability to blend gospel, soul, jazz, and rock into something unforced and immediate. Recorded with a focus on performance and feel, “Cold Fire” continues the path The Wood established with earlier releases, pairing deep grooves with melodic clarity. The EP builds on a foundation laid by years of collaboration and shared history in Liverpool’s dockland studios, presenting a sound that moves confidently between styles while staying grounded in texture, rhythm, and emotional pull.