THE DARE’S NEW DANCE EP FREAKQUENCIES: VOLUME 1 OUT NOW

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21 AUGUST 2025 (TORONTO, ON) — The Dare’s new dance EP, freakquencies: volume 1, is out now—listen HERE. The EP was preceded by the release of “Tambourine” and features three more new tracks: “Kick,” “Modelizer” and “Exhilaration.”

“freakquencies: volume 1 is the first installment in a series of EPs aimed directly at the dancefloor,” The Dare says. “These four tracks were made for and spun at various Freakquencies parties around the globe. They marry some of my latest and greatest loves: French touch, big beat, electro and acid. Whatever gets you there.”

The sonic extension of his now-legendary New York party Freakquencies, the EP is The Dare’s first ever project-length dance release. The EP emulates the buzzy club nights, which have become a pillar of New York night life since their inception at the Manhattan basement bar Home Sweet Home. The party has seen sold-out editions in Mexico City, London, Paris, Barcelona and Los Angeles, most recently blowing out a run of iconic Brooklyn venues—Public Records, Elsewhere, Knockdown Center and 3 Dollar Bill. Recent nights have seen The Dare team up with guest DJs Doss, Danny L Harle, Dylan Brady, Kelly Lee Owens and Fcukers, among many others. Fans eagerly await his upcoming Freakquencies parties in San Francisco and Austin, with lineups featuring 2manydjs, Blood Orange and more.

Recent months have seen explosive festival sets at Coachella, Primavera Sound, Lollapalooza—including an appearance as Sally during Role Model’s set—and more. He recently played b2b with Solomun as part of his legendary +1 residency at Pacha Ibiza and opened several shows for Justice in California. Later this month, he’ll headline Boiler Room in Vancouver with support from Tiga, Avalon Emerson, Danny Brown and more. This fall, he’ll continue with further headline dates across the country plus an appearance at Austin City Limits in October.

freakquencies: volume 1 comes on the heels of What’s Wrong With New York?: Afters, the deluxe version of The Dare’s critically acclaimed debut album, which arrived last year to extensive praise from the likes of NPR, The New York Times, PAPER and more. The Dare’s long-awaited and highly anticipated debut took the world by storm, featuring the ubiquitous first single “Girls”—now a bona fide hit with 63 million streams on Spotify alone—alongside fan favorites “Perfume” and “Good Time.”

The Dare is the solo project of vocalist, songwriter and producer Harrison Patrick Smith. Bursting onto the scene with his global hit “Girls ,” his much lauded The Sex EP drew widespread praise from critics and fellow artists alike. He has shared stages and collaborated with Charli xcx, Yves Tumor, Brutalismus 3000 and a host of others, and his legendary DJ sets have soundtracked parties for Gucci, Celine, Yves Saint Laurent and many more. The past year has seen him joining Charli xcx at the 67^th Annual Grammy Awards, sitting front row for a number of shows at Paris Fashion Week and, most recently, producing PinkPantheress’ album standout “Stateside” from her mixtape Fancy That and remixing Justice’s “Mannequin Love” from the electronic duo’s 2024 LP.