Photo by Victoria Smith
“Stupid and Famous” is the latest release from Minneapolis-based trio Yam Haus, produced by Tony Hoffer, known for his work with Beck, Phoenix, and M83. The EP consists of seven songs that blend indie-rock with catchy hooks, showcasing the band’s songwriting maturity and musical complexity. Four of the tracks, namely “Rafters”, “Sandcastle”, “Stupid and Famous”, and “Shakin’ Yer Hips”, were released as singles prior to the EP’s launch. With this release, Yam Haus finds themselves at a crossroads, navigating between their roots and their evolving musical identity.
“Musically, it is a departure from our early pop-synth sound to a grittier, guitar-led sound” frontman Lars Pruitt says of the band’s new output. “Lyrically, it finds me confronting some of my struggles within the band, within my worldview, and within myself”.
He adds: “A lot has changed since we started making pop music and doing a daily vlog on YouTube for nearly two years straight. We used to be so down to make ‘content’ to grab people’s attention, and these days I find myself feeling a lot less inspired by social media. But the beautiful thing is that I’m still inspired by making music, and connecting with people over music. We hope this EP connects with people, and we can’t wait to play it live in clubs this fall”.
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