Boy Harsher is an American electronic music duo that hails from Northampton, Massachusetts, formed by Jae Matthews and Augustus Muller in 2013. The pair started out under the name Teen Dreamz, with Matthews providing spoken word to Muller's instrumental backdrop, but their collaboration soon deepened and evolved into the haunting, danceable synth-pop sounds for which Boy Harsher is known. Their music is characterized by Matthews' evocative and often eerie vocal work, accompanied by Muller's minimalist but driving electronic compositions, a blend of darkwave and EBM with an undeniable undercurrent of Southern Gothic narrative.

Having risen to prominence in the underground music scene with their moody and visceral aesthetic, Boy Harsher's storytelling is deeply integrated with their sonic identity, a feature especially prominent in "The Runner (Original Soundtrack)," which accompanied a short horror film of their making. Their discography is a testament to their ability to rework their sounds and explore different dimensions of electronic music without losing their distinct atmosphere. With releases like "Burn It Down," "Machina," and remixes such as "Your Body Changes Everything (Boy Harsher Remix)," the duo has not only crafted a niche within the synth scene but also captivated audiences with a unique audio-visual narrative approach to their work.

Genres

Grave Wave

Western Mass Indie

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Latest Release

6' Pole

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LUCY (Cooper B. Handy)

Single - Released September 4, 2024