NOVABLOOD’s “I Used To Live In A House” is a hypnotic, post-punk inflected dance track that serves as an alluring opening statement for their upcoming album You’re New To This Aren’t You?

The song marries pulsing basslines and crisp rhythmic tension with slightly off-kilter vocal lines and textural sonic imperfections, creating a sound that feels both energetic and subtly unsettling — like nostalgia refracted through a modern lens. This blend of hypnotic groove and post-punk sensibility nods to influences like Talking Heads while forging its own identity, drawing listeners into a rhythmic world that’s as reflective as it is infectious.

Lyrically, the track plays on dual meanings — referring to both a literal memory of a place once lived and a broader rejection of past experiences in dance music and house culture — allowing the song to function as both personal reflection and cultural commentary.  

What makes “I Used To Live In A House” compelling is how it straddles the line between contemplative introspection and dance-floor urgency. NOVABLOOD manages to evoke a sense of longing and empowerment at once, tapping into themes of social unease, toxic relationships, and existential identity without ever losing its kinetic momentum.

The production leans into a stripped-down yet vibrant aesthetic that highlights the band’s confidence in letting rhythm and texture lead the emotional arc, rather than relying on polished pop tropes. As both a standalone single and a primer for what’s to come on the full album, the track showcases NOVABLOOD’s evolving creative voice and their ability to balance depth with irresistible groove.