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Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison come together as House of Protection
House of Protection share debut EP "GALORE," featuring new tracks “Better Off” and “Fuse” with official video.
Joining the Red Bull Records roster after their recent departure from Fever 333, Aric Improta (Night Verses) and Stephen Harrison (The Chariot) form House of Protection and take their extensive background as boundary-pushing live musicians to the next level with their debut EP, "GALORE."
The duo is combining the sonic forces of punk, electronic, and hardcore. Built on a shared vision to forge a safe space for self-expression and limitless creativity, the band’s ethos can be felt in their ambitious sound and frenetic visuals.
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When we started this, we had no idea how we would sound or where we wanted to take it.
On the meaning behind House of Protection, Aric says, “‘Protection’ was specifically chosen because it’s a Massive Attack song and I was reading their biography as we started this project. It was very inspiring when it came to us initiating this whole thing. The full name is because we wanted to build something that protected our creativity and ideas as well as the people that come to the shows.”
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In just four months since their inception, the band have released four singles — “It’s Supposed To Hurt,” “Learn To Forget,” “Being One” and the most recent “Pulling Teeth,” — that showcase their refusal to be defined by one sound. On the making of "GALORE," House of Protection share, “This EP means so much to us as it sets the tone for what people can expect from us from here on out: a plethora of different styles and vibes but consistent high energy. We hope this inspires you. Welcome home.”
Their debut EP introduces two new tracks, “Better Off” and “Fuse,” the latter a nostalgic callback to the ‘90s rave scene, rife with punk attitude, rock riffs, and electronic stylings reminiscent of The Prodigy. While it remains true to their high-octane, hardcore energy, they balance the chaos with moments of vocal composure, making it hard to believe this is the first time they’ve sung on anything. In the official video out today, Aric and Stephen bring a palpable performance on dual platforms to a packed underground warehouse space.
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On the song, Aric shares, “‘Fuse’, for me, feels like such a center piece to the album. It's got that raw electronic energy of our early songs in the verses, and then Steve's vocals and Jordan's production in the chorus are such a lush contrast. It's probably the song I jammed most after we finished it.”