Winnipeg Rockers D2UR Set Themselves on “Fire” With Electrifying New Single
Winnipeg rockers D2UR (pronounced Detour) are fanning the flames with their scorching new single, “Fire”, now streaming everywhere. With blistering riffs, hypnotic rhythms, and lyrics that urge you to “get on your rocket” and “set yourself on fire,” the track is both an invitation and a declaration: now is the time to burn bright and rise higher.
Originally sparked by a request to create theme music for a podcast, “Fire” was never meant to be a full song.
But as co-founder and guitarist Mike Isbister explains,
“Once Diane heard the riff, she lit up. She said, ‘I want to write to this—I feel something.’ And she did what only she can do: she turned it into a story.”
That story is one of self-belief, drive, and the sheer, soaring thrill of going all-in on your passion.
The track’s lyrics radiate positivity without pulling punches. “What you put in is what you get out,” sings Diane Isbister in a performance equal parts soulful and searing. “Life is a trip, it’s what you make it / Put it in drive and get high.” And when the chorus hits—“Set yourself on fire / Let’s take it a little higher”—it lands like a mission statement from a band that knows what it means to chase something bigger.
Musically, “Fire” leans into a slightly psychedelic tone, with an unorthodox guitar solo soaked in mono synth—risky and unrepeatable by design. “I love gear that fights back,” says Mike. “Sometimes the best guitar parts are the ones that challenge you, because they pull something new out of you.” That creative tension fuels the song’s layered textures and soaring climax.
“Fire” was produced by Mike Isbister and longtime collaborator Howard Klopak, and showcases the chemistry D2UR has honed since their early days in Winnipeg’s music scene. With a lineup that includes John Colburn (bass), David-Sikorski Thorn (guitar), and Stephen Broadhurst (drums), the band has built a reputation for modern rock that pays tribute to classic roots—think Heart meets Pretenders, with a touch of Pink Floyd and AC/DC grit.
“This is one of those songs where everything just clicked,” says Diane. “We wanted to write something that felt like freedom. It’s not about perfection—it’s about ignition.” That urgency is palpable across every measure, from the opening riff to the closing line: “You’re so alive / No more crying / Just set yourself on fire.”
D2UR’s journey spans two full-length albums (Rev U Up and Tic Toc), standout singles like “Live Again” and “Slippin’ Away,” and a sound that keeps evolving with every release. They’ve made CBC Searchlight’s Top 10, shared stages across Canada, and built a grassroot following that grows with every show. With Fire, they’re turning up the heat—and pushing forward on their own terms.
The band is currently gearing up for more single releases later this year, with tour plans in development. Until then, “Fire” is here to inspire.