After a brief hiatus from the limelight, the Portland-based outfit Snowhaus is back, and they are bringing their signature brand of "shred pop" with them. The band, steered by the creative vision of singer-songwriter Nate “Leo” Galloway, has officially kicked off the countdown to their upcoming full-length record, ‘You Should Know Better’, with the release of their latest track, ‘need 2 make sound’.
For those unacquainted with Snowhaus, the project is a vibrant cocktail of Midwest emo, intricate math rock, and high-energy pop punk. It is a sound that feels inherently playful yet technically demanding, defined by those earworm hooks and dizzying guitar riffs that have made them a staple of the DIY circuit. Originally forged in the basement scenes of Massachusetts before their relocation to Oregon, the band has managed to maintain their scrappy, Northeast energy while maturing into a more focused creative unit.
Their new offering, ‘need 2 make sound’, serves as a poignant reintroduction. While the track’s bright tempo might suggest a carefree anthem, the lyricism dives into the messy reality of the "starving artist" trope. Drawing inspiration from Galloway’s time living in a chaotic shared artist space dubbed “The Flip,” the song serves as a reflection on how relentless ambition and the grind of touring can fracture even the tightest friendships.
The track moves beyond mere autobiography, blending collective experiences into a singular, relatable voice that questions the emotional toll of constant creativity. It addresses the burnout and the pressure to perform in a scene that often values output over well-being. By pairing these heavy themes with exuberant instrumentation, Snowhaus manages to capture the bittersweet essence of dedication to one’s craft.
This single marks the beginning of an ambitious rollout strategy. Rather than dropping the album all at once, Snowhaus will release one of the eleven tracks from ‘You Should Know Better’ every month. This "slow-burn" approach allows each song the space to resonate with listeners as the band builds momentum towards the full reveal.
If ‘need 2 make sound’ is any indication, the new record promises to be a heavy dose of honest, high-octane indie rock. You can stream the new single above, and to keep up with the band, be sure to find them on Instagram and TikTok.
