After nearly a decade as the indie-pop mainstay Gus Dapperton, the 28-year-old artist has reborn himself as Loose Goose—a creative leap into house-fueled, genre-fluid dance music. His new EP, Shake Your Tailfeather Vol. 1, drops on September 19, signaling a freewheeling rebirth of sound and persona.
What’s the New EP Like?
Shake Your Tailfeather Vol. 1 combines the energy of a house party with late-night New York vibes—feels like dancing in Washington Square Park.
Its lead single, “Down Like This,” remixed for the club by Lumia, set the tone, followed by the synth-laden “She Got The Funk,” now out everywhere.
Freedom in the Moniker “Loose Goose”
Loose Goose isn’t a collaborator—it’s Gus embracing liberation. After taking a spiritual hiatus, he returned craving carefree creation, unburdened by expectation.
The name? A playful nod from friends who’d say, “the goose is loose,” and how his name sometimes gets pronounced abroad.
Visuals & Live Shows That Dance with You
Forget traditional music videos—this era prioritizes movement and self-directed mini visuals. Live, expect a mix of DJ sets, choreography, and full-band setups, matching the EP’s vibrant, dance-first ethos.
Snapshot
Feature Insight
New Alias – Loose Goose — a creative reboot for dance experimentation
EP – Shake Your Tailfeather Vol. 1 — genre-blending, house-oriented
Singles – “Down Like This” (Lumia Remix), “She Got The Funk”
Creative Approach – Joy-driven, unstructured, and visually choreographed
Release Date – EP release: September 19, 2025
Final Thoughts
With Loose Goose, Gus Dapperton sheds labels and expectations, diving into a vibrant new era defined by joy, rhythm, and reinvention. If you’re ready to dance like rules don’t matter—this EP is your invitation.