The Harbours Live It Up: Riding the Waves of Indie Soundscapes

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Catch the Wave: The Harbours Live It Up with Their Latest Track

Welcome aboard the melodious voyage of The Harbours, an indie ensemble straight out of Leicestershire, UK. If the thought of yet another indie band fills you with a deep-seated dread of banal guitar riffs and hipster lyrics, fear not. The Harbours are here to inject a fresh splash of vibrancy into your auditory canals.

Formed amidst the claustrophobic confines of a university lockdown in 2020, Ollie Drakard and Will Massarella-Tyler started their musical bromance. Picture it: two blokes, guitars in hand, a pandemic raging outside. And they belting out tunes to keep the bogeyman at bay. It’s almost poetic, isn’t it? Fast forward to 2024. These lads, having survived the academic and viral onslaughts, have commandeered a four-piece squad. The one that thrives on energetic live gigs designed to echo long after you’ve left the venue. And if you’re the type who craves a little more, stick around till the bitter end. Last one out may have to help pack the drums or, worse, pay the bar tab!

Get your friends together, get out in the city and Live It Up! The Harbours

Their debut track Out of Sight caught the ears of BBC Introducing in the East Midlands. And also became a darling of the TikTok realm. Follow that up with So Sweet – a summer anthem that probably had everyone thinking they were sipping piña coladas on a sun-soaked beach rather than navigating the dreary British weather.

An Electrifying Concoction: Rhythms and Vocals That Revive the Dead

Now, let’s chat about Live It Up, their latest track that’s got more hooks than a pirate convention. Awarded Song of the Week by BBC Music Introducing, this little gem was performed live in Nottingham, proving that The Harbours aren’t just a studio wonder. The chorus? An electrifying concoction of rhythms and vocals that could revive the dead with its pulse. “We go out to hit the town / ’cause you know, the night is calling,” they proclaim, as if the night was on speed dial. Crack open a cold one, crank up the volume, and let Live It Up whisk you away. It’s a ticket to the wildest ride of your life. Don’t just take my word for it – hit play and let The Harbours prove it.

In their first year post-graduation, these lads have racked up numbers that would make a calculator blush – over 1,300 radio plays, 80,000 followers on TikTok salivating over their tunes, and a Spotify stream count that’s ticking faster than your heart during a horror flick. Not too shabby for a band that’s just rolled out of the academic gates, right?

Social media? They’ve got it nailed. With live streams pulling crowds that would fill a decent-sized arena, all clinging to every strum and hum. The Harbours are pied pipers of the digital age, leading a growing army of indie lovers out there.

So, if you’re itching for a gig that’s equal parts heart and sweat, track down The Harbours at their next live show or festival. Just be prepared to leave a bit of your soul at the stage because these guys are casting spells. Get on board, it’s going to be a spectacular ride!