Monday night was a very exciting day for PVRIS fans, as the re-recorded version of fan favorite “My House” was released. The song's original recording came out in November of 2014, as the band took the alternative rock world by storm with the release of their debut album “White Noise.” I was a sophomore in high school when this record was first released, and I have been following the band ever since. Needless to say, I highly anticipated this new version of one of my favorite songs.
Going into the new track, I already had super high hopes. The original song on its own is such a strong track, both from an instrumental and vocal standpoint, that I knew whatever was added to it would just be icing on the cake. Then, once I started playing the new rendition, I realized just how massive this song could be. The new version retains the mysterious, pulsing synth that made the original iconic, but Lynn's sonic layers upgrade the listening experience. Overall, the new instrumental has a fuller and more detailed sound. The keys are more elaborate, the bass is deeper and juicier, and everything has a more polished sound to it. Then, the chorus hits, and it is just as heart-racing as I remembered. It was always the heaviest and most rock-inspired section of the song, which remains true in this new version. In my opinion, it hits even harder now. With the distorted guitars more front and center and the slight change in Lynn’s vocals over the years, the chorus packs even more of a punch in the 2025 version.
After the first chorus fades back into the familiar keys of the verse, Spiritbox vocalist and metalcore powerhouse Courtney LaPlante takes control of the mic. If you want a song to sound big and celestial, Courtney is, without a doubt, the one to call. Her ethereal vocals over the updated synth are nothing short of exquisite, and they help add another layer to the structure of the song. At first, I was a little bummed that we didn’t get to hear Courtney go absolutely apeshit during the bridge and belt out one of her signature roars like I was expecting, but as it turns out, it isn't actually needed. Hearing her and Lynn’s voices individually on their respective verses was fantastic and both fit the tone of the song incredibly well. Their vocal styles and cadences complement each other perfectly. Having Courtney feature on this song was a very good choice on PVRIS’ part.
Finally, it's time for the much-anticipated bridge section. When I first heard “My House” back in 2014, the moment the beat dropped and Lynn belted out the famous line, “Haven’t you heard? I’m not yours anymore,” it felt as if all the air had been knocked out of my lungs. The sheer power and emotion she expelled were overwhelming, mesmerizing, and could leave even the most musically picky person in complete awe. While I don’t think anything could’ve topped the original bridge and how it made me feel, this new version came pretty damn close. The new version definitely adds a lot more tricks and details to the section, with additional synths and new background vocals panned across the speakers, making you feel entirely immersed in the song. You feel this section in every single part of your body, and while I was listening, it gave me an almost otherworldly experience. The best and easiest way I can describe the bridge of this song is simply goosebumps.
As someone who has followed PVRIS from the very beginning, I can’t begin to explain how exciting it is to experience this song again for the first time. Listening to the new version of “My House” feels like revisiting an old friend after spending years apart and seeing how much they’ve grown and changed. It feels like Lynn is paying homage to PVRIS’ roots while showing how her musicianship and style have transformed over the last decade. This new version shows just how technical and detail-oriented her approach to writing/producing is and how she has honed her craft with the previous 4 PVRIS records. I have enjoyed watching her music and talent flourish over the last 10 years, and I am excited to see where she takes PVRIS in the future. If this 2025 “My House” rendition is anything to go by, it's going to be a fun ride.