She can go for hours and hours, don’t you know?
With their latest single, “Hula Hoop,” The Infamous HER brings a playful swagger straight from New York’s Lower East Side underground scene to your airwaves.
Frontwoman and self-proclaimed “hula hoop queen” Monique Staffile once again infuses the track with enough energy to steal your attention, effortlessly mixing glam rock attitude with flirtatious pop energy. As The Infamous HER continues to serve up heavy doses of glammed-up pop and rock goodness, we’ll watch their journey unfold with our undivided attention.
Something that’s allowed The Infamous HER to enjoy such a positive audience reception is their willingness to be their campy, confident selves. They’re not afraid to be silly or self-aware, which endeared them to their fans.
Their releases are like little stories unto themselves, with the unfiltered, authentic feeling that defines them, lending energy to their releases that resonates with listeners young and old. Each song feels like a celebration of their carefree artistic spirits, and when the music is that good, the energy feels unstoppable.
The Infamous HER’s latest release, “Hula Hoop,” is rooted in a fittingly fun and nostalgic memory. It’s based on an old VHS of lead singer Staffile hula-hooping at her sixth birthday party. Fittingly, it’s a release jam-packed with spirit; heavy guitar riffs team up with thunderous drum play to form the backbone of an electric instrumental performance.
Dropping lines like “You think it’s simple, then show me what you go / You got the spotlight, why don’t you give it a shot,” Staffile’s distorted vocals amplify the energy of this release, making her enthusiasm infectious.
“Hula Hoop” is a flirty, feel-good track that’s as unapologetically fun as catchy. It’s destined to get your hips swinging and bring a smile to your face, and if you’re lucky, evoke some fun memories along the way.
We loved your new release, “Hula Hoop,” and wanted to ask! What was the inspiration behind this release, and how did it feel when you heard the finished version for the first time?
I Was sitting in the studio writing with my band when I pulled up an old VHS tape from my 6th birthday party, where I was Hula Hooping. My parents were counting, and by the time they got to 500, my band turned to me, calling me the "Hula Hoop Queen." And BAM! That inspired us to write and record the song. We wanted a vintage vibe, and we caught that vibe immediately.
What inspired you to take that initial step to pursue music seriously, and what motivates you to make music now?
I would suck at doing anything else, and playing, writing, and recording music is the only thing that never felt like a job, so my lazy ass figured, if It doesn't feel like work, then that's the work meant for me.
What’s your fondest music-related memory? And also, you made a music video to go with “Hula Hoop” right? What was your favorite part of seeing the vision for the video come to life?
My "Fondest" memory is when I was 13. I had a band in NYC called KlonkuBine, and we had a show on the streets in Tribeca for a bar's (Yaffa's) anniversary party. Rocking out on my Gibson guitar, wearing a leopard mini skirt and docs, was the sh*t.
What do you want your fans to feel when they hear your music?
I want them to feel like Tinkerbell just grabbed them and took them to never-never-land
What’s next for The Infamous HER, and is there anything you’d like to say to your fans?
As we promote this record and new album, we are starting to write our next one. We will always be touring and creating new material, and to my fans, "Don't Wear Fur." Luv ya!