Coastal Fire Dept.

Formed in 2013 in the Vale, Guernsey, Coastal Fire Dept. are a high-energy throwback to the golden era of 90s altrock and grunge, infused with a fresh modern edge. Driven by big, melodic guitars, massive hooks and choruses that refuse to leave your head, CFD deliver raw rock with heart and attitude. The band consists of: Ollie Goddard (guitar/vocals), Saad Frihmat (bass) & Ozzy Austin (drums). After releasing their debut mini-album Control in 2019, the band quickly gained momentum. In 2020, Ken Andrews (Failure , Stone Temple Pilots, Chris Cornell) mixed their single You Are Stuck which they followed with the punchy two minute grunge song I Don't Wanna Hold Your Hand. 2021 makes a shift towards a heavier, more harder guitar driven sound including three singles with Kellii Scott (Failure, Queens of the Stone Age, Veruca Salt) on drums. Their full length album Outsiders landed in 2023 followed by a run of singles and the EP Flood The Saltpans...Save The Vale in 2024. The original plan was to release these as one album called Songs from the Vale released in 2025. In 2026, CFD released the punk influenced grunge album Bonfire of Fevoured Egos moving a little further into a harder vibe. Frequently compared to Nirvana & Pixies , the band also draws influence by from bands such as Violent Soho, Local H, Superheaven, Balance And Composure & Title Fight. Check out the An intro to Coastal Fire Dept. playlist to get a flavour!