Yam Haus has recently dropped their newest and energetically vibrant EP, titled Stupid and Famous, now available through Big Loud Rock. The Minneapolis-based trio – Lars Pruitt (singer), Seth Blum (guitar) and Jake Felstow (drums) – enlisted the wizardry of award-winning mixer/producer Tony Hoffer (known for his work with Beck, Phoenix, and M83) to craft a seven-song showcase that delves deep into the soul of indie-rock.
The EP’s standout and lead single, So Long, serves as a poignant reflection on the band’s journey to unearth their authentic sound and find their stride.
Drenched in infectious melodies and earworm vocal lines, Stupid and Famous showcases Yam Haus‘s signature vibrant sound while unveiling a newfound maturity in songwriting and musical complexity. With four out of the seven tracks, including hits like Rafters, Sandcastle, Stupid and Famous, and ‘Shakin’ Yer Hips, already released as singles, the EP marks a pivotal moment for the band—a crossroads between their roots and their present artistic evolution.
Frontman Lars Pruitt shares insights into the track and the EP, describing it as a musical departure from their early pop-synth sound to a grittier, guitar-led resonance. Lyrically, Pruitt confronts personal struggles within the band, his worldview, and his own self-discovery.
Reflecting on their evolution from creating daily vlogs on YouTube to a deeper connection through music, Pruitt expresses a shift away from the allure of social media. The focus now lies on the beauty of creating music and fostering genuine connections with their fans:
“Musically, it is a departure from our early pop-synth sound to a grittier, guitar-led sound. Lyrically, it finds me confronting some of my struggles within the band, within my worldview, and within myself. 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.”
Despite amassing digital success with 15 million streams, 20 million YouTube views, and a robust social media following, Yam Haus remains grounded, feeling like they’re only scratching the surface of their potential. Yam Haus believes that they are only at the beginning of their journey. To emphasize his unwavering commitment, frontman Lars Pruitt once revealed: “I got the band tattooed on my ass, so I’m here for the long game.”
Photo by Aaron Eisenberg
Following their exhilarating performance alongside The Killers and Death Cab for Cutie at TC Summer Fest in their hometown on July 14, Yam Haus embarks on a U.S. and Canadian tour starting Friday, October 6, at Hi-Fi in Indianapolis, IN, and concluding on November 18 at Lincoln Hall in Chicago, IL.
Tickets for all shows are on sale now HERE, and a full listing of dates can be found below.
OCTOBER
06 — Indianapolis, IN — Hi-Fi
07 — Ferndale, MI — The Loving Touch
08 — Toronto, ON — The Drake Underground
10 — Philadelphia, PA — World Cafe Live
12 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Made
13 — Cambridge, MA — Sonia
15 — Washington DC — DC9
17 — Carrboro, NC — Cat’s Cradle Back Room
18 — Charlotte, NC — Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts
19 — Atlanta, GA — Vinyl
20 — Nashville, TN — Exit/In
26 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
28 — Dallas, TX — Club Dada
29 — Austin, TX — The Ballroom
31 — Phoenix, AZ — Last Exit
NOVEMBER
01 — Los Angeles, CA — Moroccan Lounge
02 — San Diego, CA — Voodoo Room (House of Blues San Diego)
04 — San Francisco, CA — Bottom of the Hill
07 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
08 — Seattle, WA — Madame Lou’s
10 — Salt Lake City, UT — Urban Lounge
11 — Denver, CO — Bluebird Theater
12 — Lawrence, KS — The Bottleneck
15 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre
16 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly’s
17 — Minneapolis, MN — First Avenue
18 — Chicago, IL — Lincoln Hall
DECEMBER
07 — Appleton, WI — Appleton Beer Factory *
08 — Indianapolis, IN — Hi-Fi *
09 — Cincinnati, OH — Madison Love *
10 — St. Louis, MO Blueberry Hill *
* — supporting Welshly Arms