Housewife - "King of Wands"

Photo by Luke Rogers

Much like their previous single "Fuck Around Phase," Housewife's latest single blurs the line between indie rock and pop. "King of Wands" is that newfangled style of indie rock that is more pop than rock, but still has enough noise and edge to keep it from being too pop. The Toronto based artist has crafted a fun and catchy song with "King of Wands" that is just begging to become a huge bona fide international hit. As indie snobs, we usually hate when our beloved bands blow up, but if Housewife does, we'll be ok with it. There is no way a song this good doesn't deserve to be huge.

Brighid Fry (aka Housewife) says of her new single:

"'King of Wands' is a song about the Patriarchal attempts to diminish women’s confidence in their own intuition. Women’s intuition, spirituality, and solidarity are things that keep us safe and thriving – I wanted to write a song about reclaiming that."

You can listen to "King of Wands" below. For more on Housewife, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the song.

Housewife · King of Wands

June 10 - Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern (Canadian Music Week x APA Showcase)
June 18 - Toronto, ON @ The Rivoli (NXNE)
June 23 - Calgary, AB @ Sled Island Festival
June 29 - London, UK @ Trafalgar Square (Canada Day London Celebration)
July 1 - London, UK @ Sebright Arms (w/ Human Interest)
July 15 - Cavendish, PEI @ Sommo Festival
July 16 - Sydney, NS @ Daniel’s Alehouse
Aug 18 - Elora, ON @ Riverfest Elora 

Housewife - "Fuck Around Phase"

Photo by Luke Rogers

Housewife is the musical project of Toronto's Brighid Fry (she/they). Their latest single, "Fuck Around Phase," is surprising based on how indie rock it is while being insanely pop. The new song is layered in indie rock fuzz and feedback, but it's the kind of song that could easily be a huge pop hit with a different musical backing. Fry's vocals are pure indie or alt-pop, but "Fuck Around Phase" is also a giant rock song. This one is a really fun track that isn't meant to be taken too seriously, which is another reason it leans a little bit more into pop than indie rock. So let down that music snobbery a little bit and let yourself enjoy this one fully.

Brighid Fry says of the new song:

"This song is about learning to enjoy yourself and be present after going through a difficult time. I want to embrace being messy and not take things too seriously!"

You can listen to "Fuck Around Phase" below. The single is available now via Hazel Street Records. For more on Housewife, check out the artist's website.