Another day dawns in an impossible world. On Impossible World, Filth Is Eternal survey a landscape reshaped by tech wealth, gentrification, and the creeping normalization of authoritarianism. It would be easy to surrender to despair, but FIE instead push forward, confronting the questions that linger at the start of a new year: what does it mean to live in this world, and who will survive it?

Reborn in 2020, Filth Is Eternal draws from the raw, impulsive ethos of punk, earning a reputation for frenetic live shows in DIY spaces across the country. Vocalist Lis Di Angelo describes the band as being rooted in energy from the very beginning. Alongside bassist Logan Miller and drummer Josh Pehrson, the band has shared stages with Blood Brothers, Baroness, and Botch, while remaining deeply committed to independence and community. “We love working with independent venues and up-and-coming bands,” Di Angelo says.

Despite Seattle’s transformation since band members arrived in the late 2000s, its countercultural roots remain central to FIE’s identity. Songs like “Acetylene” channel pre-dawn walks through the city, capturing the tension between brutalist development and human fragility. Elsewhere, Impossible World ignites with “Stay Melted,” pairing relentless drive with some of Di Angelo’s most incisive lyrics to date.

The record reflects the contradictions of the present moment, grappling with class struggle, technology, and survival. Tracks like “Total War,” featuring Johnny Whitney, confront violence and care, while collaborations with Joe Trohman and Gina Gleason expand the album’s emotional range. Musically, the band leans further into melody and harmony without sacrificing aggression, even crafting custom gear to shape the album’s sound.

Impossible World closes on a note of hard-won optimism. In moments of darkness, Filth Is Eternal remind us that art still carries the radical potential to illuminate what comes next.