Housewife continues to make waves in Melodic Indie-Pop with ‘Life Of The Party’.

Canadian alt-pop artist Housewife (Brighid Fry) has steadily captivated listeners in recent years, and with her latest shimmering single, ‘Life Of The Party’, she continues her bold and vibrant rise in the scene.

Anchored by a driving baseline and eerie, distorted guitar riffs, ‘Life Of The Party’ reveals a darker side to Housewife's (Brighid Fry) indie-pop sound. While her recent singles ‘I Lied’ and ‘Wasn't You’ leaned into a more melodic approach, this track marks a moodier, more atmospheric departure. Fry’s vocals float over the shadowy instrumental, conveying a deeper emotional resonance. The song demonstrates her ability to evolve artistically, pushing her sound into new, edgier territory without losing the indie-pop catchiness that has defined her music.

Speaking about the new release, she said,

“Life of the Party is the closest I’ll ever get to making the music 13 year old emo me wanted to make. It’s a totally self pity fest, which is sometimes exactly what you need! I made this song with Mikky Ekko and Aaron C Harmon, and we wrote it about the cognitive dissonance you get between people’s perception of how your life is going versus how you actually feel it’s going.”

The message behind the song carries significant weight, shedding light on the often-overlooked reality of being an artist. It challenges the common perception that musicians, simply by being on stage and sharing their art, are always exuding confidence or embodying the persona they present during performances. This track reveals the more vulnerable, human side of artists, reminding us that they, too, experience the ebb and flow of self-assurance like anyone else. Confidence is not a constant, and the song emphasises that beneath the stage presence and public image, artists are ordinary people with the same insecurities and struggles we all face. It’s a powerful reminder that the glamour of performing doesn’t always reflect the complex, emotional reality behind the scenes.

“I totally love my job, but I think sometimes people make a lot of assumptions about me based on the fact that I’m a musician. People see me on stage and assume that I’m this super confident person living a super glamorous life, and that is just not the case. Once I get off stage, I am a very anxious person who doesn’t like being the center of attention - so I wanted to write a song about balancing people’s opinions of me with how I actually feel about myself.”

Housewife crafts indie-rock with a pop twist, tackling themes like complicated situationships, climate change, and the empowerment of women reclaiming their place in the world. You can add this one to the list of her impressive releases.

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