From the heart of Philly’s underground scene comes a band that refuses to fit neatly into any genre box—HousePlantBand, proudly carrying the torch as the city’s #1 Spoookadelic Band. With their latest single, “How Are We Even Friends,” they’ve turned a hilariously specific social dynamic into a beat-heavy, dancefloor-shaking anthem that blends surreal storytelling with irresistible groove.
There’s something immediately absurd—and totally relatable—about the premise: being stuck in a social situation with your wife’s friend’s boyfriend, that awkward yet oddly familiar person you’ve somehow spent more time with than expected. HousePlantBand leans into the weirdness with full force, using their signature sound—a mix of spooky funk, psychedelic rock, and electronic freak-outs—to transform this slice-of-life moment into something larger than life. It’s funny, yes, but it also bangs.
“How Are We Even Friends” opens with a thumping rhythm section and warped synths that set a playful yet sinister tone. The vocals, dripping with irony and just the right amount of theatrical paranoia, carry the story forward like a conversation you didn’t expect to have but can’t stop thinking about afterward. By the time the chorus hits, the track explodes into a full-blown dance party, complete with eerie guitar licks and basslines that crawl under your skin—in the best way possible.
There’s an undeniable sense of fun here, but also an artfulness in how HousePlantBand channels discomfort into pure movement. You may start listening because of the oddball premise, but you stay because your body won’t let you sit still. It’s the kind of track that belongs on a Halloween party playlist and in the middle of a sweaty club set—just weird enough to stand out, just infectious enough to keep everyone on their feet.
This is HousePlantBand doing what they do best: finding the strange in the everyday and turning it into a full-blown sonic experience. If “How Are We Even Friends” is any indication, they’re only getting bolder, stranger, and harder to ignore.
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