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Colorado-bred, Tennessee-based artist Jobi Riccio has unveiled her latest single, “Wildfire Season,” a poignant and fierce statement addressing the climate crisis. Released on April 23, 2025, the song reflects Riccio’s deep concern for the environmental devastation, particularly witnessed in her home state of Colorado.
Watch “Wildfire Season” by Jobi Riccio
Riccio began writing “Wildfire Season” in 2020, a time when Colorado and the western United States experienced severe wildfires that dramatically altered the skies. The track, already a favorite among her live audiences, captures the anger and heartbreak felt as climate change continues to impact communities while powerful entities seemingly prioritize profit over action.
“I hope this song can be a rallying cry to organizations and activists working to hold corporations accountable, for the indigenous LAND BACK movement, and a moment of catharsis for all those in need of it, especially those of us young enough to have to live longer with these consequences,” Riccio stated.
Born and raised in Morrison, Colorado—a tourist town near the foothills outside of Denver that’s home to Red Rocks Amphitheater—Riccio fell in love with country and roots music at an early age.
She headed east for college but moved back home in March of 2020, wrestling with all the complications of finding herself and her place in the world while letting go of her childhood and the sense of grounding that came with it.
“It’s painful to change and move and grieve the loss of your childhood and the place you called home,” she said in a statement. “But it’s also an intrinsic part of being alive and growing up and becoming the person you’re meant to be.”
Growing up in Morrison, Colorado, Riccio’s connection to climate disasters was profound. Morrison, like many communities on the outskirts of Denver, is considered to be a community at extreme risk of wildfire. As a 26-year-old in 2025, she has witnessed 20 of the largest wildfires in Colorado’s history within her lifetime. This personal experience fuels her passion for climate activism.
In conjunction with the release of “Wildfire Season,” Riccio is partnering with Conservation Colorado. She has collaborated with visual artist Matt Cliff to create limited-edition Colorado-themed art print postcards, with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to the organization.
Miranda Graul, Vice President of Fundraising for Conservation Colorado, praised Riccio’s efforts, stating, “Jobi’s music is a powerful force for change, and we’re honored to partner with her in the fight for a healthy climate and resilient communities in Colorado.”
Riccio has demonstrated her commitment to environmental causes with a sold-out fundraiser she organized in Nashville this past February, which benefited LA wildfire relief. The event featured performances by Langhorne Slim, Katie Pruitt, and Sarah Jarosz, among others.
Roughly 7-9 million acres are expected to see 60,000-75,000 fires this wildfire season, fueled by heat, drought, and destructive weather. While weather can be a contributing factor, human activities are responsible for approximately 90% of wildfires in the US. Springtime fires pose a unique danger in drought-stricken areas, such as the southern Plains and the interior Southwest. The Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard also face risks due to dry conditions and warm weather.
“Wildfire Season” marks the first new music from Riccio since her acclaimed debut album, “Whiplash.” Following her debut, Riccio has achieved significant milestones, including a national TV appearance on CBS Saturday Sessions, receiving the John Prine Songwriters Fellowship Award at the Newport Folk Festival, an Americana Honors & Awards Nomination for Emerging Artist of the Year, and her debut at the Grand Ole Opry.
Riccio is currently touring with Iron & Wine and will follow with headline shows in Los Angeles and Colorado in May.
For more information and tour dates, visit https://www.jobiriccio.com/.
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