Join together the words 'party' and 'house', and things normally result in syrupy goodness. Melbourne-based six piece Northeast Party House like a bit of high-energy intensity with their music, even if their Facebook page states that their chosen genre is 'crack house furniture party'. “Yeah, we like that description and we like to think of ourselves as crack house,” laughs singer/songwriter Zach Hamilton-Reeves. “Our music is alternative electronic party music. When we write songs we don't think that a song should sound a particular way.”

Still, they've chalked up an impressive fan-base on the back of their chosen party circuit exploits. But Hamilton-Reeves says they consider all aspects of live performance to ensure that it goes beyond being just another show. “We can't just sit there considering people pay money to come and watch us play. We put a lot of effort into giving the audience more...” he insists.

That process involves much, including balloons, a decent light show and some custom gyrating; shuffling, bouncing, skipping – not much is off-limits. “I find it hard to keep still on-stage,” Hamilton-Reeves laughs. “Our fans come with a mentality to have fun. Because they're having fun, we have fun, and it goes on and on... Performing live isn't just about the music. Sure, the music is crucial but we like the audience to feel involved. The audience is often going crazy, jumping up and down and knocking into each other, but they're happy and always smiling.”

The band is indeed tagged as a hybrid of alternative, electronic and rock and formed in early 2010 when they played warehouse parties and local Victorian venues. They recorded a demo, Dusk, which created a stir online as bloggers took up the cause before triple j came calling. They won triple j Unearthed and subsequently played at the 2010 Pyramid Rock Festival. In 2011 they appeared alongside Does It Offend You Yeah? and current flavour of the month, Kimbra, before releasing a debut EP that spawned triple j-fave Empires.

Pascal Cavalier, their most prominent song thus far, gave a teaser of what the band is about: guitar hooks, sparse-yet-distinctive synths and a driving bass that keeps on going. Undeniably catchy it may be, but as the band is a six piece, Hamilton-Reeves says a key facet of making things work is being open. “We're a party band and we have to be open to everyone's ideas. With Pascal... we wrote the song together. Sometimes it's difficult to write with a bunch of guys as there are lots of different personalities and influences, and all of us write.”

And now the lads have embarked on a national tour, including a support gig alongside the UK's Mystery Jets, to champion their new single, Stand Tall. Hamilton-Reeves explains that Stand Tall tells a more serious side to their music. “I wrote the lyrics about my great aunt, who is quite ill and is a very inspiring figure. The song still has drive, particularly when performed live.” He says that despite the song's somber tone, reaction has been positive even if some fans were shocked when it was originally played.

The single, which is due for digital release in October, is taken from their forthcoming album. Hamilton-Reeves says the album will likely be released in 2013. “We've been working on the album non-stop, particularly in-between touring. We're a bit bi-polar as our music is up and down. The album is still going to be a party album though,” he laughs.

Northeast Party House will be playing the following shows:

Wednesday 13 October - Beach Road Hotel, Bondi NSW
Thursday 4 October - UTS Oktoberfest, Sydney NSW
Friday 5 October - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle NSW
Saturday 6 October - Beresford Hotel, Sydney NSW
Thursday 11 October - UNSW Oktoberfest, Sydney NSW