Pilot Light by Lost Film
Western MA indie rock mainstays Lost Film are set to release the new single “Pilot Light” April 2nd via Relief Map Records. The jangly dreampop centered by synthesizers and driving bass chords is the first new music from the guitar pop veterans since 2023’s Keep It Together and mostly picks up from where that collection left off. There is however a notable jump in production from the typically DIY project led by main songwriter Jim Hewitt thanks in part to new collaborations with engineer John Panagotopulos and drummer Jeremy Woods. Using a perfect blend of bedroom and studio recording techniques, the track is lifted up without losing the lo-fi charm Lost Film has become known for.
To celebrate the release of “Pilot Light” the band has printed customized matchboxes featuring the single’s cover art. Lyrically Hewitt touches the tendency to lose sight in the dark and the importance of a spark at times. “I’ve been using matches a lot lately” says Hewitt. “I really enjoy the ritual of lighting a candle every night for dinner so when it came time to make some new merch, I figured why not make something useful that also happens to tie into the themes of the song.”
In addition to releasing several other singles throughout 2025, Lost Film continues to play across the Northeast- most notably with an appearance at Western Mass’s Green River Fest in June alongside Waxahatchee, MJ Lenderman, Courtney Barnett and others.
Tracklist
| 1. | Pilot Light | 4:00 |
Lyrics
Is this okay
The feelings is so familiar
but a different place
I’ll tell you when I get there
I’ve heard them say
Its where you went
Not how you got there
I guess I’ll see it when i get there
Cause when I’m outside in
And I’m looking right
Inside the room I can see that there's so much light
And from the dark I can feel that it could be bright
I’ll see it when we get there
Not always on my mind
But from time to time
But there's a switch from within I’m still trying to find
Take a look or a walk or go for a drive
I’ll tell you when I get there
Is it too late
This feeling is so familiar
But I can’t name
Would you tell me if you’ve been here
Or if we’ll stay
Is it better to have for now
or just to wait
You can wake me when we get there
Its cold out now
the walls are thin
To be without
Is to look within
It cant be long
til Summer wins
I feel it now
I’ve shed my skin
Credits
music words and artwork by Jim Hewitt
drums by Jeremy Woods
mixed and mastered by John Panagotopulos
