The House Flies drop debut EP

Coming out of Illinois, The House Flies is a side project of the members of grunge metal outfit Murnau, led by the guitars, vocals and keys from musician Alex Riggen. Taking influence from the likes of Joy Division, Christian Death, The Cure, Sisters of Mercy and Bauhaus, the new sonic endeavour offers a hazy sound that blends elements of alternative rock with tinges of new wave tones.

Currently working on their first full-length record, they bring us their introduction and first taste of their captivating sound with their debut EP titled Glimmer EP. Laying down four tracks that showcase their songwriting flair wrapped up in their atmospheric rock sound, with their entrance as The House Flies they set the tone for what we can expect from the exciting new project going forward.

Recorded in Alex’s basement, on the EP they capture a lo-fi aesthetic driven by lightly crunching guitar tones, impactful drums, delicately floating vocal leads and intricate sonic textures. Allowing their early goth and post-punk influences to shine throughly brightly, Glimmer EP offers a window into a different room of the group’s creative vision.

Lifted by assured songwriting prowess and accomplished musicianship panache, with their debut EP, The House Flies deliver a stunning first effort with a listening experience that pulls you in and leaves you wanting more.

Commenting on the EP, Alex Riggen shares, “The House Flies have a vision and this EP, Glimmer, is that vision distilled down into four tracks. As we continue the project and begin writing our first full-length, these initial recordings will guide us and be elaborated on as we take the project further into new directions. I don’t know the details of what kinds of music different insects like, but I think there’s a few flies out there who would give this album a spin.”

Listen to Glimmer EP below

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