The Dare embodies the energy of a rowdy 2000s nightlife.
Harrison Patrick Smith, also known as The Dare, has quickly established himself as an unmissable artist on New York’s underground scene with his chaotic and captivating sound. Mixing electroclash, bloghouse, and indie sleaze, he captures the essence of a night out where anything can happen.
The breakout hit “Girls” was praised by Charli XCX as the perfect party anthem, and it’s easy to see why. The track is a tour-de-force of sweat-drenched energy, smoky clubs, and sticky dance floors that make partygoers lose their inhibitions.
He began as a musician under the name Turtlenecked, but his transformation into The Dare has catapulted him into a new era. As a DJ at Home Sweet Home in Brooklyn, he mixes techno, house, and electroclash with a punk attitude that exudes DIY spirit and pop sensibility. He hasn’t just taken New York’s nightlife by storm – he’s also made waves on the international scene. He’s the man behind the pounding club beat on Charli XCX’s “Guess” and the remix featuring Billie Eilish. Recently, he opened for Charli XCX on her Brat tour.
As a true poster boy for indie sleaze, The Dare combines the lo-fi aesthetics of the Tumblr generation with relentless club energy that has both Vice and The Face buzzing. His album, What’s Wrong With New York?dives deep into the gritty electro-punk world of New York. Tracks like “Perfume” and “Good Time” stick to The Dare’s club roots and show that he is the new brat prince of the world.