Everyone’s talking about THE DARE. A name emerging from the shadows of New York’s electric night scene, Harrison Patrick Smith, known professionally as The Dare, stands at the frontier of a cultural reset teeming with the lifeblood of early 2000s rock and roll.
But what’s causing the ruckus around this vanguard of sound? Let’s peel back the layers of this intriguing persona whose defiant energy and iconoclastic sound beckon a return to an era of music that many thought had faded to memory.
- The Dare’s rise from NYC micro-celeb to international sensation.
- Channelling the spirit of the artsy, rock-fuelled early 2000s.
- Behind the scenes of ‘What’s Wrong With New York?’ – the album stirring up the music scene.
Harrison’s approach to music doesn’t shy away from the theatrical or the raw. This dichotomy is embedded throughout ‘What’s Wrong With New York?’, where we experience a journey that’s invitational and debaucherous, yet candid in its portrayal of the chaotic underbelly of nightlife.
‘I’ve always liked music that’s funny and has a lot of attitude,’ says Harrison. His globally recognized tracks are less about being perfectly polished and more about capturing a spirit that’s a touch unrefined – authentically rock and roll in its essence and standing out in stark contrast to the prevalent manicured sounds of today’s electronic dance music scene.
His storytelling, akin to the likes of Mike Skinner and Jarvis Cocker, combines everyday observations with the vivid realms of his imagination. It’s a balance of personal reflection and universal resonance, each track inviting listeners into a night out that unravels with the unpredictability of life itself.
What sets The Dare apart isn’t just his music; it’s his embodiment of the quintessential ‘rock star’. Despite the ever-present scrutiny of social media, he navigates the pressures with a Liam Gallagher-esque flair, recognizing a gap in today’s rock and roll archetype — the insatiable desire for raw, unapologetic artistry that defies the clean-cut expectations set by the status quo.
This connection to the roots of New York’s gritty scene and the flamboyant swagger of the city’s nightlife captures the zeitgeist of a generation nostalgically reminiscing the indelible influence of early 2000s electroclash. As Harrison asserts, ‘It’s the attitude that we lost, that people want back; it’s more rock and roll.’
If any record could coax the passive listener into the fray of New York’s nocturnal playground, ‘What’s Wrong With New York?’ promises to be the catalyst. With Harrison, aka The Dare, at the helm, it’s not just an album; it’s a call to arms, beckoning every dormant rock and roll heart to beat anew.
