Artist description Melodic, edgy indie rock. British pop sensibilities with a New York attitude. The Housepets' well-crafted rock/pop songs explode with energy at their wildly improvisational live shows.

Music Style Indie rock/pop.

Musical Influences The Beatles, The Velvet Underground, Zappa, Mingus, Dylan, Phish, Paul Simon, Nirvana, Steely Dan, The Smiths, Miles, Coltrane, The Dead....

Similar Artists Pavement, Yo La Tengo, Ween, XTC, They Might Be Giants, The Pixies, Dave Matthews Band, Barenaked Ladies, Wilco, Medeski Martin & Wood, Phish...

Artist History THE HOUSEPETS, previously known as JONAS GRUMBY, are located in NYC, where they have been performing, recording, partying and creating socio-political havoc for the last few years.

Group Members Schwartzer, Matt Kaplan, Yam

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals

Albums Elephant Angel (Released under the band-name JONAS GRUMBY, 1998). The Housepets are currently recording their 2nd album.

Location New York, NY - USA

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