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Boy Harsher Announce New Album Get Mean: Hear “Hard Beat”
Darkwave duo Boy Harsher have announced their new album Get Mean, due for release on 18 September on Atlantic Records, alongside the release of new single "Hard Beat". It marks the first full album from Jae Matthews and Augustus Muller since 2019's Careful, and follows the end of the pair's romantic relationship, adding a personal dimension for fans of the electronic act.
The announcement follows last month's teaser track "Jeans", with "Hard Beat" accompanied by a horror-inspired music video featuring Matthews in a decrepit room, filmed through an old video recorder and drawing visual cues from films such as Saw and The Ring. The 12-track album also includes songs titled "Ronny", "Break Me", "Tough Luck (When You Don't Call)", "Ice Pick (Walk Away)" and "Bleed", among others, and is now available for pre-order.
In short
- Boy Harsher announce new album Get Mean, out 18 September.
- First album since 2019's Careful, after the duo's break-up.
- New single "Hard Beat" arrives with a horror-themed video.
Explained simply
Boy Harsher is an electronic music duo comprising Jae Matthews and Augustus Muller, known for their darkwave sound. Darkwave combines atmospheric synthesizers with moody, introspective sensibilities and has attracted a dedicated following amongst listeners who appreciate emotionally complex electronic music.
The pair emerged in the early 2010s and have built a substantial reputation within electronic music circles. Their last full album was released in 2019, so any new material from the band would be significant for longtime fans who have been waiting for further releases.
The working partnership between Matthews and Muller extends beyond music, as they were in a romantic relationship that has now ended. This personal transition provides important context for understanding the circumstances surrounding the duo's latest creative endeavours.
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