The Front Bottoms: Fairbanks, Alaska (Official Video)

[@toddschmidt5703]

I really appreciate the line about people high fiving and freaking out over seeing the northern lights. My first time seeing them was at a bar in Homer, AK. A band was playing, and somebody runs in from outside of the bar and yells, "HEY EVERYBODY THE LIGHTS ARE OUT!!!" and it was like lifting a needle up off a record. The entire bar cleared out, the band stopped playing, and everybody sat in the parking lot on the hoods of their cars just enjoying the greens, pinks, and purple ribbons dancing across the sky. Plenty of people whistled, hooted, hollered, and just all around had an excellent time. Once the aurora died down, everybody shuffled back inside the bar, the band started playing again, and it was business as usual. Truly a magical experience.

[@RebornLegacy]

Beautiful story man.

[@beau9220]

this is a great story, made my day.

[@travytravtrav]

Love this story. Made my day.

[@AvitalShtap]

What a human moment, like we're all one big tribe of humans again :)

[@johnplayzguitar1118]

Was the bar the salty dog cause that’s my favorite place to stop in at when I take the ferry from kodiak on my way to anchorage

[@calabria30]

This song really reminds me of my home town F A I R B A N K S, A L A S K A

[@R0D5DP]

lol!!!

[@CaveDDECanem]

Alaskan pride for life homie!

[@kellielynn3856]

Y’all

[@isaacfenigsohn3839]

Haha, its the gold dredge at the start and northern lights over the pipeline that got me.

[@Givens43]

It reminds me of my hometown too. P H I L A D E L P H I A, P E N N S Y L V A N I A. Not sure why.

[@skywing5051]

I really cannot overstate how much I love this band

[@halfmyhome8234]

Same

[@ettttteruca]

God, me too. Have been listening to them since 2015... They have been my fav band since. ill love ya forever guys im in love with your music and the vibes its got

[@Latka.Gravas]

SAME SIS SAME

[@bikeybill]

overstate how much you love this band right now

[@skywing5051]

@@bikeybill I simply cannot find the words to do so, sorry to disappoint you

[@tony.aces1991]

I feel nostalgic about a place I've never visited

[@gage3180]

That's called ✨serotonin✨

[@cassandrasmith9004]

“I love places I’ve never been, I love the idea of places I’ll never go.”

[@kissmyhead1429]

An aurora borealis life? At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the county!!!

[@kissmyhead1429]

@go home tj YES!

[@Btag917]

@@kissmyhead1429 may I see it?

[@kissmyhead1429]

@@Btag917 No

[@sudmuck]

Alaska doesn't have "counties" 😉

[@slayingcube8805]

@@sudmuck it's a bit from the simpsons lmao

[@spaghettispaghetti3956]

the big man in the sky reminds me of brian sella from the front bottoms

[@strawberry.lex__8329]

Brian is God

[@stickywickett3572]

really? i dont see it.

[@wokesalmon6933]

I think it’s Jesus get your eyes checked

[@avery-dv7sw]

i liked this comment before i watched the video 😂 i was like yeah i like the idea of brain as god

[@jax7267]

Ain't that just nifty?

[@SmashCubeGaming]

Its so strange how much this band's unique sound has come to define my adolescence. From rocking out to Joanie under a bridge drinking cheap cider out of the bottle at age 15 to playing Camoflage whilst decorating my front room with my fiance at age 21

[@theworstpear6080]

this video has good vibes

[@kikoonthemove]

TFB has a lot of people who haven’t seen the northern lights in years crying in the club right now

[@AK_allday_907]

Fr man I miss it. I lived there for 15 years and even then no matter what you never missed an opportunity to see the lights.

[@wholesalewhale]

@@AK_allday_907 Man I miss Alaska too. Hope to go back someday soon. It would have been a great place to sit out this pandemic and generally shit year.

[@dusknightwings7821]

I want to go someday. Who knows when though.

[@mjmsdcs]

Found Alaska tourism authority’s new theme song.

[@elliewilliams4118]

The Alaskan Tourism Authority's theme song is a soundtrack into the wild

[@emo4149]

Nah the anthem of Alaska and the tourists who travel there is still the soundtruck "into the wild" it was and will remain so

[@cjbeckwith1708]

As a Lifelong Alaskan and a TFB fan for as long as I can remember... my life is now complete

[@jennyralgrievous6192]

The boys are back with anxiety soothing tunes 👌

[@jordanberries6598]

This band has done nothing but bring me joy and emotions I wish I could thank everyone of them....THANK YOU GUYS

[@sethamphetaminess]

This band is becoming like a religion almost. Advising me on how to live my life. "Its all about giving what you got to someone else."

[@Latka.Gravas]

Yes the lyrics omfg 🙌🙌🙌

[@nickdebone6744]

That’s what NA is for

[@khaihoe6174]

AIDS

[@sethamphetaminess]

@@khaihoe6174 what about it

[@khaihoe6174]

Seth Amphetaminess it's all about giving what you got to someone else

[@Tinybonesart]

It’s so nice being from Alaska and seeing this it means so much to me I feel like crying

[@zacharyseay3089]

i did, i want to go home so bad

[@daniel.santos]

I feel like I'm being followed. I found TFB years ago when they played at Quinnipiac University. Maps and Flashlight were the soundtrack of my early college years. I grew up in RI and was stoked to have a song named after our tiny state. Now I live in Fairbanks, and feel very flattered that one of my favorite bands keeps making music for me.

[@4kitani]

Just when you thought TFB couldn’t get any better they go and post another great song like this-

[@gaybeans7498]

This is a certified bop but the latest stuff has been kind hit and miss tho

[@4kitani]

Gay beans || Yeah, I know. :/

[@zwinky588]

@@gaybeans7498 y'all trippin. Camouflage, Montgomery forever, and everyone blooms all slap.

[@missmikyb]

vibes are immaculate

[@kevinjohnson1088]

I'll always remember riding the carriage trails in bar harbour Maine In the fall with my new wife to this song. Beautiful song.

[@user-hn5zw8nq9m]

im glad i exist at the same time as this band

[@5MilesMusic]

My hometown Fairbanks! I saw alot of people I know in this video, good work 👍

[@jaimeeashley]

Thank you for this :,) it’s giving such good “having fun with friends” summer vibes and like covid19 has cancelled all my plans for trips to see my friends and this song made me feel weirdly comforted ?? Also it’s just a bop.

[@sethamphetaminess]

My friend mason always says tfb has the summertime vibe all the time. Hes right. Just like summer time having fun

[@devvihummel4840]

I just moved back home to Pennsylvania from Fairbanks, Alaska. This brought back so many fond memories of my time there. I love this band even more now ❤🙏🏼

[@jackiel.5805]

2:54 That's a really cute polka dot bikini she has on

[@ZachisntReal]

She looks so sexy, I bet she speaks a little french

[@welp-help5534]

@@ZachisntReal i bet she spent two hole semesters drinking wine

[@madocofcatarina7190]

@@welp-help5534 While I was stuck in Jersey, trying to save some money...

[@hazelandcats]

Madoc Of Catarina guess we’re just another thing she left behind

[@jackiel.5805]

@@ZachisntReal I bet she knows goodbye at least

[@goodguygav4522]

Long haired Brian is back.

[@MicahRion]

+

[@leegornik8656]

Glad I found this great song, thanks wilby :)

[@ScantilyCladPlatypus]

this video makes me smile so much and just gives me memories about how great that night was when I saw y'all in Fairbanks and went to that party, just some real happiness

[@oinkawasaltyshima3590]

You already I’m gonna have this song blasting on repeat on my speaker everytime I shower

[@Mayyde]

i want what this video has so badly

[@julii9436]

Lyrics: I'm here to certify that I am an official member Of the latitude 66 Aurora Borealis life Good stuff is happening all around me People are high-fiving People are freaking out... I haven't checked my time and I haven't checked my mind Since I saw the northern lights in Fairbanks, Alaska I will keep you posted the same way you keep me posted It's all about giving what you got to someone else But I don't think it's fair that I got stuck here having surgery For something that you did to me While you get to run around... I haven't checked my time and I haven't checked my mind Since I saw the northern lights in Fairbanks, Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska... When I die fall to pieces, who the hell, do I think I am Close my eyes feel release and who the hell, do I think I am When I die fall to pieces, close my eyes, feel release And when you look me in the eyes Who the hell, do I think I am Do I think I am When the river freezes over, I will drive across Fairbanks, Alaska But now it's never cold enough, so I am forever lost Fairbanks, Alaska When the river freezes over, I will drive across Fairbanks, Alaska But now it's never cold enough, so I am forever lost Fairbanks, Alaska I haven't checked my time Fairbanks, Alaska And I haven't checked my mind Fairbanks, Alaska Since I saw the northern lights Fairbanks, Alaska Since I saw the northern lights Fairbanks, Alaska

[@skylargrace229]

Just doin my music homework for Mr Soot 😁👍

[@devinh8948]

That Snowing shirt is the business though.

[@jeremiahkingston6101]

I hope this means that TFB are gonna play some shows in Alaska soon!

[@kylekalmbach]

Wait they filmed a video, but haven't toured? Wow fuck that.

[@ephybateman8508]

@@kylekalmbach They played here a couple years ago, I think UAF brought them up.

[@kylekalmbach]

@@ephybateman8508 UAF would be a show, not a tour. 😉 But good enough for me haha!

[@isaacfenigsohn3839]

@@ephybateman8508 Holy shit really?! Shame I started undergrad last year :( Also with the new budget I doubt UAF can afford our programs let alone a band haha

[@ephybateman8508]

@@isaacfenigsohn3839 Yeah, by way of the Concert Board and the student radio station KSUA. You'd be surprised, some of those concerts are funded in part by the student life fee, so if you want to get involved there are ways you can have some input. I started volunteering at the radio station my first semester...uh, over 10 years ago, and still go back to DJ from time to time. This year is weird with covid shutdowns, but it's a fun way to get involved.

[@luvmufvin5752]

change all you want, cus you will never not be honest and beautiful in your music

[@leoheartstrings4720]

Just moved to AK and this came up on my recommended videos. It was so cold and I haven't seen the dreamy lights. Feels like the vibe of this song.

[@leoheartstrings4720]

Still haven't seen the lights who the hell do I think I am

[@clairenotbear8810]

born and raised in wasilla alaska, moved to oregon about 6 months ago and this video made me cry so hard

[@aidan6924]

the vibes bruh

[@d.o.n.t.l.o.o.k]

goosebumps. over and over again

[@NateTheMateForever]

i see a snowing shirt i like da video. it simple

[@FabulousKilljoy]

Hey mate!!

[@Victoryayaya]

When I tell you I’m crying, I mean it. This is such a cute song :)))

[@pyro8184]

WILBY

[@milliedickey8710]

I lived in Fairbanks for three years while my dad was stationed there and I kinda miss it after this song

[@mirandairaheta4058]

My husband and I have been considering moving to Alaska in the near future. This song just felt like a sign that we need to go.

[@sethamphetaminess]

Do it! I, a random stranger, supports you!

[@CaveDDECanem]

As long as you dont mind the drug shit thats been on a rise the past few years youll be fine. I recommend juneau or anchorage If you like trails wide open scenery and mountain ranges

[@kylekalmbach]

How do you plan to contribute if you move? What will you bring with you too benefit Alaska? And it's not the drug addicts faults it's the failings of a conservative government. That being said. It's winter for 5 months in Alaska. You have maybe 2 months of good sunny days. And it's quite common to go all summer with no sun.

[@mirandairaheta4058]

Kyle Kalmbach I am currently working towards my masters in school counseling.

[@mirandairaheta4058]

MINDSET OF AN ALASKAN thank you for the recommendations!

[@brggghhh]

definitely adding this to my spotify playlist

[@cyber_eternal]

*sings about the northern lights in Alaska* *makes the video them being there during 24/7 daylight*

[@TwistinFool]

So you're telling me I should visit fairbanks Alaska?

[@clementine8970]

D O I T YOU WONT REGRET IT

[@Latka.Gravas]

Yes dude

[@geraldturner4770]

Best summers in the Multiverse.

[@AK_allday_907]

Do it, be here summer solstice and watch a outdoor baseball game in the middle of the night, run in the midnight sun marathon, then party hop the hundreds of all night parties.

[@cyber_eternal]

Yes, you won't be seeing northern lights if you go there in the summer like these guys did though lol. 24/7 daylight in the summer, slowly turns to 24/7 darkness in the winter, both seasons are amazing

[@Isimarie]

I’m super hyped for a new album! This is already a great start!

[@huejbols994]

This makes me wanna visit this so-called paradise fairbanks

[@kurtbusness6508]

I love this state and this band

[@kaise5315]

It seems I always find a deep personal connection with the lyrics of the newer TFB songs,, i cant wait for this album its gonna be Amazing

[@tomk4484]

Fairbanks is chill. VERY chill.

[@vagabondjohn2004]

Fairbanks,, "the armpit of AK" Been here 20 years now.. maybe im just in to armpits... cool tune, thanks,, wish there was more.. i miss the Loon.....

[@Jason-vm7bg]

Love the front bottoms. Best band ever. Great song. Can’t wait for the drive in concerts!!!

[@MrFairbanksak1]

I recognize several places in this music video. It's my hometown after all.

[@penningtonlovesyou]

This made me cry thank you I wanna go back

[@oliviapasquarelli99]

Inspired by other comments here to share my Northern Lights story. I was a camp counselor in Northern Minnesota. One night, a counselor ran into our lodge where we would hang out after the kids had gone to bed to let us know that the Northern Lights were out. Everyone ran out and stared at the sky in wonder, high-fiving and freaking out. After a short deliberation, we decided to wake up all the kids in their cabins to go outside and look at the lights. We decided that for some of them it may be their only chance to see something so beautiful, and didn't want to deprive them of the experience. They were confused and groggy when we dragged them out of bed, but as soon as they saw the sky, their faces lit up from the magic. Some of them cried. Some of us cried. It was one of the best memories of my life.

[@kerry5769]

Starting my day with new Front Bottoms😍😍😍

[@ryanoneill625]

Wilba

[@radthesnake]

This made me so homesick. I miss Alaska

[@spitjunki]

if this band gets cancelled i will bawl my eyes out. they are probably my biggest comfort band, their music is always so oddly familiar to me. and their consistency is incredible

[@---tk4rp]

there’s been way too many bands/artists i love recently being cancelled. it hurts hearing about the things people myself and many others have looked up to have done.

[@waterwraith1189]

Yeah ☹️☹️

[@cloroxwipestastefunny1653]

*KZbin: 10 comments* Uhh, can I see them? *KZbin: nO*

[@jakegrice5853]

Loving a song I haven't even listened to yet, that's how much I love TFB :) Edit: yeah i lived for those four minutes

[@sethamphetaminess]

Lmao same. Just from that clip they posted I was singing fairbanks alaska all day yesterday

[@funnyfather771]

Been to Alaska twice and this video/song makes me want to go back so badly!

[@cherrybeugaus8438]

Ouch it hurts so good

[@akbychoice]

Alaska will always be home no matter how far I roam.

[@Mariacastillo-yw2cj]

TFB is the band you listen to just vibe and chill and enjoy the moment

[@Bynne33]

153 plays later: "Yea I mean it's alright..."

[@AdamTheWorker]

Again, this song is like talking to me.

[@slayingcube8805]

tfb songs do that to you dude

[@asteroidesesteroides]

the violins are so good on this album, great addition

[@urveryangel]

this song and video just have the best vibes

[@tiumalualii]

I'm totally in this. ALso FUNTIMES!!!!! nice work all--love it.

[@lydiamcewen1]

just in school doing what Wilbur would want me to listen to :)

[@xxrush420xx]

Looks like I’ll be going to Fairbanks this winter!!

[@graypaw123]

dont go in the winter, go in march. everything is closed in the winter and most people cant handle -30 and the darkness for 20+ hrs a day. memorial day (may) everything opens up but it’s a bit too far out to see the northern lights (by june it’s 23+ hrs of daylight). depending on what you want to go for either march or april for scenery, or may for actual places

[@frances9975]

This is so beautiful

[@patrickneeley8077]

I'm about 10 years too late for this band, but better late than never.

[@BYOFS]

thank you TFB

[@mintrose983]

As an Alaskan, I get excited when Alaska is mentioned. Imagine my joy when a whole ass song by one of my favourite bands whole theme is my home town.

[@Zoe-fd8ll]

The eye part was so cool!!! As was the rest of the video, that too ❤️

[@BrandonStewartCS]

I like this band.

[@junda17]

This dudes can't make a bad song, a song that my soul can't get, thank you dudes. Really, thank you.

[@iwantwafflefries7599]

Immaculate vibes.... Another great one

[@beezkneez5446]

this song has me wanting to move to alaska haha i know this album is gonna go so hard

[@jle238]

Another great song by a band that has gotten me through a lot! Keep up the great work!

[@ScottsSlasherWorld]

Love love love it!!!

[@cristobalite]

If only this guys knew how much I love them and their music 😌

[@Emopony330]

Top tier star gazing song wow

[@number2withmacsauce]

Im here early and yes im proud of that, be proud of me. I'm super excited for a new album I hope i can see you guys live soon performing this new record.

[@BradenCarlsonAutos]

Been waiting for this since the Summer Shandy video

[@felixgrace4772]

Hello people from Wilbur

[@stefanfella5736]

So amazing!

[@sophialight7778]

I was you in concert in Columbus 2 years ago front row and you smiled at me I’ll forever love youu💕

[@FerSanchezSwag]

the guitar at the beginning took me back to my bedroom listening to TFB every morning before going to school when I was 15

[@ottaboyrei]

so many familiar faces!! god sometimes I hate living here, but y'all captured the positive vibes so well

[@fxhice]

Your songs make this shitty world a better place to be in. Love you guys, thank you

[@verdun16]

indeed

[@stephysoo8644]

Ssoooo good , good vibesss

[@오류-l3b]

i love this band sm uuAAAAAA

[@jackdean6300]

Good song

[@daniel.santos]

Totally butt hurt that I moved to Fairbanks and didn't know one of my favorite bands we're filming a music video.

[@joshua765mundy]

THEY DO IT EVERY SINGLE TIME

[@selenekitsune8641]

GOOD VIBES