Upon hearing The Americans Stand True — the band’s latest 11-song, sophomore studio LP (out via Loose Music) — it’s evident why revered producer T Bone Burnett raved, calling them, “genius twenty-first century musicians that are reinventing American heritage music for this century. And it sounds even better this century.” “We write our songs inside-out,” says frontman Patrick Ferris. […]
Interview with The Itchyworms
The track encapsulates the never-ending thoughts of a fairy tale ending with that special someone. Incorporating a retro pop rock melody into a groovy bass line completes its upbeat and classic sound, while the accompaniment perfectly layers in lyrics that talk about pining over someone in a world where they are the anomaly. “Panic In […]
GAMING MUSIC ARTIST THEFATRAT REVEALS THE BEGINNING OF HIS EPIC SAGA WITH A HEARTENING NEW SINGLE “OUT OF THE RAIN”
Coming off the high of his recent hypnotic single “Monkeys,” gaming music legend TheFatRat, popularly known for his immense online following of over ten million fans, has released his new single “Out Of The Rain.” The irresistibly hopeful new single features vocals from breakout alternative electronic singer-songwriter Shiah Maisel and culminates with an exciting brass-filled […]
Interview with Tara Van
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Tara Van dances to her own beat. In the midst of the pandemic, she lost her long-term partner, but found self-love, allowing the seeds of her first album Rise (May 2023) to grow. She blossomed in a powerful year of self-discovery, self-acceptance and freedom, which included an ADHD diagnosis. Tara wrote “Fucked-up-ness” to bring awareness to mental health and […]
Interview: Frat Mouse
Frat Mouse is a band started in 2019 by two high school seniors that got out of hand. After 3 albums and nearly 4 years of constant music, Frat Mouse is truly the bleeding edge of the West Coast emo scene. Today, you’ll find Frat Mouse ripping up Los Angeles’ favorite venues and never leaving them the same. Made up of members Griffin, […]
Interview with Velvet Beach
Toronto’s Velvet Beach have been on an upward trajectory since their debut single release last September. They were honoured to be a part of Exclaim!’s Class of 2023 show back in January and are excited to finally release their debut album The Dream. A culmination of nearly three years of work, The Dream showcases the […]
ELEPHANTE, STEPHANIE POETRI, AND ZHANG YANQI TEAM UP FOR GROOVY NEW SINGLE “NO EXPLANATIONS”
Asian-American producer Elephante, Indonesian singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri, and Chinese singer Zhang Yanqi have come together for a pop-disco influenced new single “No Explanations,” available now on all streaming platforms. Stephanie’s clear, sweet tones pair perfectly with Zhang Yanqi’s lower register that carries across the track with it a hint of huskiness. Both layer flawlessly on top of Elephante’s smooth and wavy melody; […]
AFROJACK and Mike Williams Won’t Leave You ‘Alone’
GRAMMY Award-winning producer and global dance music icon AFROJACK and Mike Williams are two of the most prominent names in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene, and their collaboration on “Alone” is causing a lot of excitement among fans of the genre. The two producers have been teasing the track in their sets for months, building anticipation […]
Interview with Christee Palace
Christee Palace is a versatile and vibrant artist whose colourful personality and talent are undeniable. The Toronto-based pop singer/songwriter hails from a large family of musicians in her hometown of Windsor, Ontario. From winning the Jim Beam National Talent Search and an Indie Award, to opening for artists such as Sean Kingston and Walk off […]
From Brooklyn to Asbury Park: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Beastie Boys Grammy Winning Album Hello Nasty
On March 31st, House of Independents will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Hello Nasty, the Grammy winning platinum album by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Beastie Boys, with a live tribute concert. Asbury Park mainstays, Chris Rockwell Collective, will headline what promises to be a raucous evening, featuring loads of special guests and […]
