Lars Pruitt, the front man for alternative-rock band Yam Haus, has had quite the musical evolution in the last half-decade – three EPs, more than a dozen singles, and an appearance on American Song Contest later, the lead singer and guitarist has re-emerged with a more rock-focused musical identity. Spending the pandemic years mostly off the road, Lars took his music in a new direction, harkening back to some of his first musical loves like Green Day and Weezer. These days, he has leaned into more heartland rock influences like Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty, which has made picking up his guitar and telling a story with it feel very natural and cathartic. Serving a catchy blend of alternative rock with plenty of hooks, Lars brings a new level of songwriting maturity and musical complexity to his music.