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II Ignite Emotion with New Single “Found A Home” Ahead of Bold Project House On Fire 

  • Writer: ALT RECESS
    ALT RECESS
  • Sep 26
  • 2 min read

Some artists arrive with a whisper, others with a roar. II (pronounced two) somehow manage to do both at once. The indie pop-rock/synth-pop duo have been quietly building their world—one that thrives on intimacy, atmosphere, and storytelling—and with their latest release “Found A Home”, they’ve struck a chord that feels both cinematic and heartbreakingly human.


At its core, “Found A Home” is a love story disguised as a fable. Inspired by the ancient idea of “genius” as a winged spirit that lands on people—granting them brilliance for a fleeting moment—II reimagine that figure as Love itself. What if Love was a visitor, choosing who to bless, who to leave, and who to stay with? The song’s narrator pleads with Love not to drift away, promising it has finally found a safe place to rest. The result is a track drenched in longing, lush synth layers, and a vocal delivery that feels like it’s speaking directly to the listener’s chest.


But “Found A Home” is just the beginning. It opens Chapter 1 of their upcoming project House On Fire—a four-part exploration of a relationship that burns too bright, too fast, and ultimately collapses under its own weight. Chapter 2, “Burn It Down”, promises to dial up the intensity later this month, tackling codependency with the devastating line: “I’d set the whole world on fire if you said you were cold.” From there, the story winds through heartbreak (“One Day at a Time”) and reflection (“Reminiscing”), capturing every messy, magnetic stage of love and loss.


What makes II so compelling is their commitment to restraint. They don’t fill every silence—they let the quiet moments breathe. Their music feels lived-in, less like a performance and more like a confession whispered in the dark. For fans of The 1975, Tears for Fears, or James Blake, there’s an immediate familiarity, yet something distinctly their own.


With “House On Fire”, II aren’t just making songs. They’re building a narrative you can live inside—one chapter at a time. And if “Found A Home” is any indication, this story is going to be equal parts beautiful and devastating.


So light a match, press play, and step into the fire.

 
 
 

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