Northeast Party House don't have too many credentials in terms of chart placements or anything similar, but they do make damn good music. They gained some attention on blogs (hey, I have one of those!) and other web-based platforms, but as of yet mainstream media is yet to catch on.
Here is Stand Tall:
So What's So Good?
I'm not a fan of traditional dance music but as is quite common, I find an artist who I like within that genre. Northeast Party House are that band, as they still rely on their musical abilities rather than over-produced and frankly boring hooks.
Stand Tall showcases singer Zach Hamilton-Reeves' (We'll call him ZHR) talent, which for me is what sets it apart from other dance music. It involves the vocals more heavily than most, whilst retaining the catchy guitar-synth mesh and the rise and fall which characterise this type of dance music. Powerful drums and offbeat percussion tie the package together with a big red bow.
Despite not being overtly happy like yesterday's song, ZHR's lyrics give a sense of empowerment to the listener. The message is loud and clear: Stand tall. Stand tall in the face of whatever life throws at you. This gives the song a reason and you can feel that ZHR really means what he is singing.
I highly recommend giving this song a listen, even if you don't usually like dance music.
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