House Fire formed in the fall of 2010 when members Aman Alem, Nick Chuba, Luke Schunk, and James Brownstein came together at the University of Southern California after recognizing their musical chemistry, which is slightly surprising considering just how different each member is. Hailing from vastly unique parts of the country (Wisconsin, Los Angeles, Utah, and Philadelphia, respectively) and each possessing diverse musical tastes, the four musicians joined together to create a sound that could only be synergized by each of their eclectic personalities within band.