After a year-long silence, The House Flies return with Sweet Foxhound, a haunting yet infectious single that bridges past and future, showcasing their cinematic Midwest post-punk sound and evolving lineup.
1. Sweet
Foxhound is your first release since Mannequin Deposit. What made this the
right track to return with after a year-long gap?
It’s a song that’s been with us for a while, and we wanted to finally give it a
proper release before moving on to the new material we’ve been working on.
2. The song was originally written during the Mannequin Deposit sessions.
How has it evolved from those early versions to the recording we hear now?
Back then it felt more like a live jam. Over time, playing it out a few times,
we figured out what worked and what didn’t. The recorded version has more focus
and atmosphere.
3. Burnie Eckardt officially joins the lineup on this single. How has the
addition of a second guitarist changed your sound and creative process?
On all our earlier releases, I (Alex) wrote the guitar parts. With Burnie in
the band, it’s been exciting to have someone else bring their own ideas. On
Sweet Foxhound, he added his own parts and it gave the song a new energy.
4. The press release describes the track as both “haunting” and “infectious.” How do you strike that balance between dark atmosphere and catchy energy?
We don’t overthink it. That mix just comes naturally from the way we play together — the mood is always there, and sometimes a hook slips in.
5. Your music often carries a cinematic quality. If Sweet Foxhound were a scene in a film, what would it look or feel like?
Wandering around town at night after all the businesses are closed and most people have gone to sleep.
6. The Midwest has shaped a lot of iconic underground music. How has being a Midwest-based band influenced your sound and artistic identity?
I don't know if I can answer that as it's all we know. I'd love to see what kind of music we'd write if we were all cloned and were raised on the east coast. Maybe there'd be more songs about the ocean and seafood. "Sweet Clam Chowder"
7. Lyrically and thematically, what does Sweet Foxhound represent to you?
We’d rather not spell that out too much. We like leaving space for listeners to find their own meaning in it.
8. The House Flies blend gothic textures with post-punk drive. Who are some of your biggest influences, both musically and beyond music?
We all listen to a wide mix of music, but a lot of inspiration also comes from outside of music — films, art, and just the environments we live in.
9. Mannequin Deposit expanded your sonic palette significantly. How does Sweet Foxhound bridge that record with the new material you’re working on?
It feels like the closing piece to that era. It doesn’t really point to what’s next, but it gives us a way to move forward.
10. You mentioned the upcoming album will be “longer, darker, and heavier.” Can you give us a glimpse into what listeners might expect from this next chapter?
The songs we’re working on now stretch out more, take their time, and lean heavier. It’s definitely a different vibe than Sweet Foxhound.
11. Your sound thrives in atmosphere. What’s your approach to translating that into a live setting?
We try to make the live show feel immersive. It’s less about reproducing things perfectly and more about creating an overall mood that pulls people in.
12. Finally, looking beyond Sweet Foxhound, what excites you most about the future of The House Flies?
We’re excited about the new songs taking shape and seeing how they evolve once we start playing them live.
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