The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2024 - Issue 35

bitenewmusic House of Protection - Being One A ric Improta and Stephen Harrison have released two high-oc- tane singles through their new venture, House of Protection. For their third track, ‘Being One’, they leaned into their elec- tronic influences with a driving drum and bass rhythm padded by euphoric melodies. Produced by Jordan Fish, the anthem dance track is a sharp pivot from their most recent offering, ‘Learn to Forget’. Nonetheless, it demonstrates their complexity as musicians and the rush of energy listeners expect from the band. “‘Being One’ was different for us. I’ve always loved playing drum & bass, so Jordan and I immediately clicked on the rhythmic ideas,” Aric said. “As a whole, I feel like Steve’s vocals were a huge step up from our previous demos, and it gave us a new dynamic to work with moving forward. This song was made to listen to on a long drive at night. We [discussed that often] when writing the lyrics and filming the music video.” The official video, directed by Kevin Garcia, who has worked with Spiritbox, Bush, and Tinashe, was shot over several months, captur- ing moments when the band was in a unique location. From singing on a buoy in the middle of the ocean to drumming on an amusement park carousel, it’s reminiscent of the fast-paced, frenetic scenes from the classic musical indie film Koyaanisqatsi. The 1982 non-narrative documentary film directed and produced by Godfrey Reggio fea- tured music composed by Philip Glass and cinematography by Ron Fricke. The duo will debut their dynamic live show on the road this autumn, with stops in Los Angeles on 24 September at 1720 and London on 15 October at Underworld. www.houseofprotectionmusic.com Image courtesy of Prescription PR via Anthony Tran