The Dare

Harrison Patrick Smith (born March 19, 1996), and grew up in Woodinville, a suburb of Seattle. As a child, he played violin and guitar and read about fashion.

On April 27, 2018, the group released an EP, High Scores of the Heart, which NPR's Jerad Walker praised for being "so polished that you might be surprised to find out that he is still just an undergrad." He moonlighted as a DJ, hosting a semi-weekly party called Freakquencies at the Lower East Side dive bar Home Sweet Home,

In June 2024, the Dare joined Charli XCX as the opening act of her three-date North American tour in support of Brat. In August the remix of Charli XCX's song "Guess", featuring Billie Eilish and produced by the Dare alongside Finneas, debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart. The Dare's debut studio album, What's Wrong with New York?, was released on September 6, 2024, via Republic and Polydor Records to positive reviews. In December 2024, he performed 3 sold-out shows across Sydney and Melbourne. During the visit he brought his club night freakquencies to Melbourne for the first time, taking over Miscellania. thumb The Dare subsequently toured in Europe in March 2025, performing to sold-out audiences at venues including Melkweg in Amsterdam, Le Trianon in Paris, Santeria Toscana 31 in Milan, Marble Factory in Bristol, Vicar Street in Dublin, New Century Hall in Manchester and Queen Margaret Union in Glasgow. In April 2025, the Dare performed at Coachella. He later appeared at Primavera Sound in June, followed by August performances at Lollapalooza and the Reading and Leeds Festival. In October, he also performed at Austin City Limits Music Festival. Outside the festival circuit, the Dare DJed a Studio 54–inspired party hosted by Valentino Beauty on September 10. Also in 2025, the Dare released Freakquencies: Volume 1, a four-track project inspired by his club night of the same name, and co-produced Stateside with PinkPantheress. alt=The Dare performing at Laneway Festival, Melbourne 2026 On January 27, 2026, he performed a DJ set at the Whitney Museum's Art Party. In February 2026, the Dare performed at the Laneway Festival in Australia and New Zealand. Alongside the Laneway Festival, the Dare brought his freakquencies club night to Sydney and Melbourne, featuring DJ sets from Geese and Wet Leg. At the Perth Laneway Festival, he performed his remix of Wet Leg's "Mangetout" with Rhian Teasdale. In March 2026, the Dare attended the Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2026–2027 Fashion Show during Paris Fashion Week.

Reception English singer Charli XCX praised "Girls" in a 2022 interview, saying it "goes off at parties"; His musical style has frequently been compared to LCD Soundsystem,Attributed to multiple references: Twisted Legs (2015) The Romantics (2015) Sub-Reptilian Ennui (2016) Swish (2016) Pure Plush Bone Cage (2016) Caveat (2016) Boys Club (2016) Vulture (2017) High Scores of the Heart (2018) Springtime in Hell (2018) Kapow (2020) Cherish (2020)