The Dare

The Dare are anthemic and cheeky in equal measure, making a compelling case for the electroclash revival with their quotable bangers.

"Dancepunk and electroclash represent a lot of my personal ideals about music," explains Harrison Patrick Smith. "It should be fun, dangerous, a bit punky and primitive, but still tasteful and classy."

Harrison is a fixture in New York City's thriving club scene. His DJ residency, Freakquencies, draws droves of cool kids from downtown to sticky underground clubs every Thursday.

After three years of the city being locked down by a global pandemic, the restless youth are hungry for an artist who embodies the party. As The Dare, Harrison Patrick Smith steps onto the scene. "What I do is not that complicated. It's about the energy. It's about giving people permission to have a good time."