DoctorHous is a Bay Area House music artist who has just released his new single The Xan Crew (Doctor House) – a high energy and groove-focused tune built for festival stages and big club sets. Influenced by the likes of Dom Dolla and Fred Again., the single blends infectious House rhythms with punchy basslines and euphoric builds, delivering a sound that will feel equally at home in underground clubs as it does in front of massive audiences on main stages.
How DoctorHous’ “The Xan Crew” Is Building Buzz in the Bay Area House Scene
With its driving energy and unmistakable choppy samples, The Xan Crew is quickly gaining traction across the Bay Area’s vibrant House circuit. It has a fun and fresh blend of festival-ready intensity and underground sensibility that positions DoctorHous as an artist who clearly understands several sides of the House spectrum. As word spreads and the track’s streaming numbers continue to climb, The Xan Crew is evidently helping solidify his presence in a hugely competitive scene, marking him as an artist to keep an eye on.
DoctorHous Taps Into the Dom Dolla & Fred Again. Sound With “The Xan Crew”
Clearly influenced by the groove-focused punch of Dom Dolla and the emotive, sample-heavy style of Fred Again., the new DoctorHous House single leans into a sound that feels both modern and distinctly his own. The Xan Crew pairs tight, percussive rhythms with chopped vocal textures and dynamic transitions, creating a track that balances raw club energy with catchy melodic moments. Perhaps most importantly, rather than simply imitating his influences, DoctorHous uses them as a foundation to experiment with his own sound, leaving The Xan Crew feeling like a House music release that is polished, intentional, and ready to resonate worldwide. Keep your eye on this Bay Area House music artist, because he is only just getting started!
We’ve also had the chance to have a chat with DoctorHous
Q: “Xan Crew” has a very specific energy meant for festivals and clubs. How did you find that balance in the studio?
A: From the start, I wanted “Xan Crew” to feel big enough for a festival stage but still tight enough to hit in a packed club. When I produce, I am constantly thinking about how a crowd will react, how the lights will feel, and whether the groove is strong enough to carry the record. I will literally get up and move to the track while I am building it just to make sure it still feels alive. For me, that balance comes from making something that feels exciting on a large scale without losing the bounce that makes people want to dance.
Q: Dom Dolla and Fred again. are two very different artists in how they connect with crowds. Which side of that spectrum do you lean toward, and why?
A: I definitely lean more toward the Dom Dolla side. I have always been drawn to records that feel immediate, physical, and built for a live setting. His track “San Francisco” was a big inspiration for me, especially the rolling synth work and the siren-like textures that create so much tension. That kind of energy really connects with me as both a producer and an artist. I want my music to grab people right away and make them feel something in the room.
Q: DoctorHous is both a label and an identity. As an artist, how important was it for you to build the business side alongside the music?
A: It was essential. In today’s music world, you are not just releasing songs, you are building a full identity. DoctorHous is bigger than a track for me. It is the creative vision, the brand, and the long-term foundation I want to build on. The business side takes real work, especially as an independent artist, but I take that seriously because I know the strongest careers are built with both creativity and structure. I want this to last, so I approach it that way.
Q: The Bay Area has its own relationship with electronic music. Do you feel that scene shaped “Xan Crew” in any specific way?
A: Absolutely. Being from San Jose and being around the Bay Area scene, I have seen how much people here respond to energy, rhythm, and records that really move a room. The culture here pulls from a lot of different sounds and influences, and that shaped how I think about making music that feels exciting and direct. Kai and I both knew early on that “Xan Crew” had the kind of energy that could really connect in that environment. It was important to us that the record felt fun, loud, and built for real crowd reaction.
Q: What does a DoctorHous live set look like right now, and where do you want to take it?
A: Right now, a DoctorHous set is all about creating an experience. I like moving through trap, bass, bass house, dubstep, and house in a way that keeps the energy building while still giving people moments of release. I pay a lot of attention to tension, pacing, and transitions because that is what keeps a set memorable. Long term, I want to take that experience to the biggest stages in the world. The dream is to headline Tomorrowland one day, and this debut record is the first real step in that direction.
Q: If “Xan Crew” gets one moment, one DJ playing it, or one playlist placement, what is the one you are dreaming about?
A: Dom Dolla, no question. He was a major inspiration behind this record, so having him play “Xan Crew” would be a huge full-circle moment for me. It would mean a lot creatively because his music helped shape my vision, and it would also feel like a real signal that the record connected in the world I want to be part of.
