The Infamous HER – Born Outta Step: A New Punk-Country Anthem

From LES Grit to Nashville Soul: The Infamous HER Celebrates the Misfits in “Born Outta Step”

In an industry that rewards artists for staying in their lane, The Infamous HER just drove the bus off the road and into a pub.

Led by the force of nature that is Monique Staffile, the project has always been a bit of a moving target. Monique is known for a raspy, “don’t-mess-with-me” vocal style that’s part punk-rock snarl and part pop-diva power. Her mantra? Expect the unexpected. If a song starts feeling too “normal,” she’s the first to set it on fire and see what happens.

The Great Migration: NYC to Nashville

The Infamous HER cut their teeth in the underground of the Lower East Side, quickly becoming the act everyone talked about for their “glitter-soaked” glam and raw energy. Just as they were claiming New York as their own, they did the unthinkable: they packed up and moved to Nashville.

But they didn’t go “Country” in the traditional sense. Instead, they brought their NYC edge to Music City, creating a “punk-country” hybrid that’s sharper and more daring than ever.

“Born Outta Step”: A Pint-Sized Revolution

Their new single, “Born Outta Step,” is the ultimate anthem for the people who don’t fit in—and don’t want to.

The track was born from a blurry, beautiful St. Patrick’s Day in Nashville. Fueled by Guinness, Jameson, and a deep appreciation for their “offbeat” inner circle, Monique teamed up with drummer Tyler Kloewer and producer/accordionist Caleb KBC Sherman to write something spontaneous.

What came out wasn’t just a pop song—it’s a contemporary Irish drinking song.

Why It Hits Different:

• The Sound: A thick, concrete bassline meets a driving accordion. It’s angular, catchy, and impossible to pin down.

• The Vibe: It’s a rallying call for the “rouges and ravens”—the dreamers with “hearts full of gold and heads full of ale.”

• The Message: It’s a middle finger to the status quo and a warm hug for the freaks.

“Born Outta Step” captures that specific late-night swagger where your friends feel like family and being “weird” feels like a superpower. It’s the kind of track that makes you want to pull up a barstool, put down a coaster, and toast to the misfits.