Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, founded by Alec Ounsworth, transitioned from an indie blogosphere phenomenon to an internationally recognized musical act, consistently delivering acclaimed albums while maintaining independent control over their music. After self-releasing their critically acclaimed, self-titled debut album in 2005, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah quickly transcended their independent roots to achieve significant commercial success. Founded by Alec Ounsworth, the project gained early attention through online music blogs, becoming a prominent act in the ‘blog rock’ era. This grassroots strategy, which included hand-delivering copies to stores in New York and Philadelphia, led to the album peaking at #26 on the Billboard 200 in 2006.

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s sixth studio album, ‘New Fragility,’ released in 2021, received widespread critical praise for its exploration of personal themes, affirming Ounsworth’s distinct artistic voice. Beyond album releases, songs from Clap Your Hands Say Yeah have been extensively licensed for use in numerous television shows, films, and advertising campaigns, reflecting an enduring presence in popular culture and demonstrating the project’s versatility and broad appeal for sync opportunities. Alec Ounsworth continues to perform and record under the Clap Your Hands Say Yeah moniker as a solo artist, maintaining the project’s independent ethos while consistently delivering acclaimed musical works.