The Dare (DJ set)

They’ve called him the king of the “indie sleaze” revival. He claims, jokingly, not to know what that means. Asked what his album would smell like if it were a scent, he replies: “Alcohol and sweat and a fog machine.” He adores LCD Soundsystem and loves Lou Reed. His thoughts on Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor? “I think he may not be aware of The Dare as a thing, but he’s a hero of mine.” For anyone who doesn’t know: The Dare is a solo project by the American singer, musician, and producer Harrison Patrick Smith. He’s also friends with Charli XCX and Billie Eilish, with whom he recorded the track “Guess” before going on to remix it himself. He’s got plenty more music under his belt, and you’ll find it on the electroclash, dance-punk, and synth-pop drenched LPs What’s Wrong with New York and Freakquencies: Volume 1. You’ll have a blast spinning these records, because, as NPR explains, an album by The Dare “is a party – and you’re invited.” We agree, and urge you to see him live at the OFF Festival, August 7–9.