{"id":98991,"date":"2025-05-22T21:57:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T20:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/?p=98991"},"modified":"2025-05-22T21:57:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T20:57:08","slug":"review-house-of-protection-outrun-you-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-house-of-protection-outrun-you-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: House of Protection &#8211; Outrun You All"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-98180 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Outrun-You-All-EP-Artwork-300x300.webp\" alt=\"Outrun You All EP Artwork\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Outrun-You-All-EP-Artwork-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Outrun-You-All-EP-Artwork-800x800.webp 800w, https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Outrun-You-All-EP-Artwork-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Outrun-You-All-EP-Artwork-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Outrun-You-All-EP-Artwork.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the eight months since dropping their debut EP <em>&#8216;GALORE&#8217;,<\/em> <strong>House of Protection<\/strong>\u2019s stock has continued to rise. Thanks to tours with Poppy and Bad Omens, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/already-heard-recommends-songs-of-the-week-1\/#:~:text=Architects%20x%20House%20of%20Protection%20%E2%80%93%20Brain%20Dead\">notable collaboration with Architects<\/a>, Stephen Harrison and Aric Improta have carved out their own brand of explosive, genre-defying alternative punk. Their second EP, <em>&#8216;Outrun You All&#8217;<\/em>, sustains that momentum, matching <em>&#8216;GALORE&#8217;<\/em> in energy while expanding their sonic palette.<\/p>\n<p>The EP opens with the brief and eerie <em>&#8216;524\u00e5\u00a7\u0142\u20ac\u20ac\u00b0&#8217;<\/em>, a cryptic intro that segues seamlessly into <em>&#8216;Afterlife&#8217;.<\/em> Glitchy electronics, dense guitars, and distorted beats create a rich backdrop for melodic metalcore bursts. Harrison\u2019s cathartic crescendos pair with sharp, rhythmic bars, while Improta keeps a tight grip on the tempo, his restraint amplifying the track\u2019s underlying magnetism.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8216;Godspeed&#8217;<\/em> raises the stakes with pulsating urgency. Rapid-fire verses give way to a surging wave of electronica, building with euphoric intent. It\u2019s a propulsive, adrenaline-fueled high point that shows the duo at their most exhilarating.<\/p>\n<p>The EP momentarily pulls back on<em> &#8216;I Need More Than This,&#8217;<\/em> a brooding cut built on a buzzing bassline and introspective lyrics. Improta\u2019s industrious drumming and stabbing synths gradually shift the track\u2019s energy before Harrison lets loose with a riveting guitar solo. It\u2019s a standout that underscores <strong>House of Protection<\/strong>\u2019s growing versatility, offering a welcome pause from their usual sonic chaos.\u00a0That said, <em>&#8216;Fire&#8217;<\/em> wastes no time reigniting the frenzy. With punk-fuelled aggression, thrashing guitars, and commanding beats, it charges forward with ferocity, again highlighting the duo\u2019s unrelenting drive.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"House of Protection - Afterlife (Official Music Video)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aEVRByKVB7g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Electronica takes centre stage on<em> &#8216;Phasing Out,&#8217;<\/em> a shimmering, overproduced track that leans into introspection. While the polish occasionally overshadows the track\u2019s lyrical weight, it gives Harrison and Improta space to showcase their vocal range. It\u2019s a softer, more experimental detour, perhaps divisive, but intentional.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, the closing track &#8216;<em>Slide Away&#8217;<\/em> wraps the EP on a high note. Controlled chaos simmers beneath the surface, with tension and melody coexisting in a perfectly executed balancing act. It\u2019s dynamic, cohesive, and reflective of the band\u2019s sharpened identity.<\/p>\n<p>In just a year, <strong>House of Protection<\/strong> have established a bold, diverse sound. <em>&#8216;Outrun You All&#8217;<\/em> is the sound of a duo growing more confident in their abilities, fearlessly fusing textures, styles, and moods. It\u2019s easy to see why they remain one of the most exciting acts in the alternative scene.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8216;Outrun You All&#8217;<\/em> by\u00a0<strong>House of Protection<\/strong> is released on May 23rd on\u00a0<strong>Red Bull Records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Find <strong>House of Protection<\/strong> on:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/houseofprotectionmusic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/houseofprotectn\">X (Formerly Twitter)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/House_Of_Protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@houseofprotectionmusic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6fb3I3Q54izgnOMtiZbOBA?si=odXO_8lqT1GZhE2HXLY61Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/gb\/artist\/house-of-protection\/1735594202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Music<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The explosive duo continue to evolve, blending crushing guitars, industrial beats, and unexpected melodic twists in a dynamic, genre-blurring sound.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":98180,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2269,2329],"tags":[17674],"class_list":["post-98991","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ep-review","category-features","tag-house-of-protection"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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