THE DARE: From Substitute Teacher to Face of the Indie Sleaze Revival.

[@sserangel]

hes the most british looking american man ever

[@superStarshines]

ikr????

[@seliyahsfairys]

fr

[@kittydeadzombiegirl]

He ISN'T British? :O

[@rorolovesfolklore]

@@kittydeadzombiegirlyea did you watch the video 😭

[@kittydeadzombiegirl]

@@rorolovesfolklore My PC crashed before I could finish it-

[@redliv]

I really thought he was British you know, he just has london look 😃

[@ItsQueViolette]

On god, I think it’s the hair and the suit is usually a style that British grade school boys wear 🤌🏾🔥

[@diggitydawgg710]

Me too omg actually

[@makesureyoulandbolts]

His parents are british

[@dcormier]

Same. I assumed he was a Brit.

[@mchjsosde]

He looks just like a fosse dancer

[@muskaan3711]

I am loving the resurgence of slow-burn success for artists rather than one-hit wonders!

[@Marble_Tree]

Which is funny because people keep calling him an industry plant, which is straight ignorant.

[@zzjamie-is-over-partyzz]

he worked with coco and clair clair?! damn, i’ve been technically listening to the dare longer than i expected. love this!!

[@ViDEOGiRLX2]

Thanks for watching!🍏🫶🏻

[@johnisskinter]

Def thought that song was produced by meltycannon just cuz of the vibe but damn the dare can make rap beatsss

[@seerpou]

i think it's sacrilege that he's not british.

[@meredithr9824]

He looks like a clone of one of the Beatles. 😂

[@elisazouza]

i love that he wears a suit

[@ItsQueViolette]

I’m begging for more slow burn artists stories, it helps us early 20s artists feel like we have time

[@ViDEOGiRLX2]

Absolutely! It’s soo refreshing to see an artist grow organically like this, not in any way of putting down artists that have blown up from tik tok but more from an industry standpoint that it’s still possible!!

[@ItsQueViolette]

@@ViDEOGiRLX2 EXACTLY WHAT IM SAYING, you’re spot on. Listen I had like really strong 3 song run on TikTok in 2022 and I couldn’t recapture the same PEAK numbers wise. I’m 23 and I’ve been dealing with shame for the past two years because I feel like I “peaked at 21 and didn’t capitalize on it” but I’ve been searching for stories like these and the more I find the more comfortable and confident that I have time to rebuild

[@ViDEOGiRLX2]

Omg, You absolutely got this! Both Chappell roan and lady gaga were literally dropped from their record labels and looks at them now 🥹 sending you love🍏🫶🏻

[@lavenderllamamusic]

for real, i'm 27 going on 28 soon, been making music for a bit over 10 years now and started gigging as a DJ in 2023, trying to get on the same level as The Dare here. I had established a very small following (1k+ followers on soundcloud) in 2016 but i got so burnt out by 2017 from constantly releasing music, i took a mental break for two years, barely releasing stuff. I definitely lost whatever momentum i had going for me, but i got into my local scene and been making something for myself here as well as building a community with fellow DJs and band friends. I wanna try to venture out to NYC since i'm only 2 to 3 hours away. I got a lot of good unreleased tracks in my repertoire, mostly remixes, that i plan on putting out. Slowly working on an album that i wanna feature some local band friends on. Sorry for the long ass text, but all that to say: I'm right there with you as an independent artist trying to achieve success! My ultimate goal is financial stability and ensuring my mother never has to work again. The best thing we can do is not give up, as long as we remain passionate about what we do and what we create! 💜

[@MrSquidLips]

STD Soundsystem

[@Rsonny]

I go around liking this comment wherever i go

[@madfish45]

send them to harrison patrick smith yeah i think hes with it

[@shitterfarter6960]

patrick stump pfp!!!

[@RichardShelest]

okey but ur voice is so satisfying to listen to love it

[@LeoVonSol]

Woah didn't realize he was behind so many things I already liked. Randomly heard Perfume on a playlist and was obsessed. Had it on repeat 🔁

[@citronicable]

Just today I thought that I‘d love to see a video about brat in context of the indie sleaze revival. Looking at charli‘s bday party photos gave such a strong (as a millenial, throwback) vibe with the flash, the outfits, everything. The Dare fits in perfectly. Thank you for another amazing vid, love the content

[@Mtv20O1]

I didn't know anything about him. I just knew him in terms of his collaboration with Charli. I've read some interesting things about him online but honestly, I did not have any opinion about him. Glad I watched your video and learned more about him. I really enjoyed his production in Guess (you can def hear the daft punk influence) and will for sure be checking out his other projects. Also Didn't know he would collab with romil hemnani 👀👀, will have to check his debut when it comes out.

[@ViDEOGiRLX2]

Yay! Thanks for watching☺️🍏

[@quenepacrossing4675]

Your videos are always so interesting. Your delivery is quick, the information is well edited and your insights are great. I really enjoy this channel.

[@ViDEOGiRLX2]

Thank you, I’m so glad 🥹🍏🫶🏻

[@starrinight6114]

i like him but Im being gaslit into thinking he's hot

[@stablexit]

He kind of is

[@saigonbamuoisaudonongquaoi2346]

i'm a straight male and leme tell you he IS hot. u ever see his height?

[@kittycatlcvr]

i love the dare i was blessed with seeing him live a few weeks ago

[@tears3194]

me, discovering him before he got featured in the remix album is such a flex.

[@Tangerineluvr9]

He looks like one of those 90s British rock band people

[@bridgetrajan]

I’ve become a fan since the drop of the guess remix!!! I’m so excited to for his new album and to see where his career goes!!!!! I NEED to go to one of his party’s

[@redliv]

We love you videogirl, youre the only channel we watch anything related to current pop and new

[@ViDEOGiRLX2]

Ahhhh love u!! 🍏🥹🫶🏻

[@freezedriedhamster]

the bar she shot the girls video in i got a minor concussion in from hitting one of the amps. can’t wait to use this as a fun fact from now on lol. (love the video btw!!!)

[@lavenderllamamusic]

As someone who lives 2-3 hours from NYC who produces club and electro/bloghouse style tracks, DJs the same style as The Dare, i became motivated by him recently. I'm trying to get on his level, since i'm doing something similar just on a much smaller scale in my local music scene. Not gonna lie though, it is sort of an 80/20 split between motivation and jealousy. Only because as someone who also loves and is heavily influenced by Ed Banger Records and those French artists, seeing him up there with Pedro Winter (Busy P) and SebastiAn, i get that feeling of "damn, that should be me". That's when the motivation kicks in and i continue to work on more music. I hope that slight jealousy becomes admiration soon enough. I don't wanna be a "rival", i want to collaborate with him and like minded people and just create together, have a good time doing it and sharing it with the world. It's refreshing to know he grew organically and figured out a way to reach a much bigger following for himself

[@cyberiagenesis]

The most non-British bloke who is an English lit major that makes Belgium korg ms20 rock sounds from Seattle

[@myrasherrill777]

This is SO good! I’ve been enjoying his music yet I know nothing about him, this was helpful

[@zellanelson6807]

This video is amazing! I just also wanted to add that the dare had opened for Yves Tumor in their LA show back in October 2023. Im pretty sure the two met at freakquencies since they post each other’s parties on instagram. That was a pretty big show and I remember he definitely got a lot of attention for his EP and even had a full setlist, even though the two don’t have similar music the crowd loved the party vibe he gives. This guy was great and I can’t wait to see him again in September!

[@ViDEOGiRLX2]

Omg that’s so cool! Thanks for adding that🫶🏻🍏⭐️

[@jeannecybershot]

truly love your style of making videos - its detailed and thorough but also snappy and engaging. can’t wait to see u grow!!!

[@patricksantos5599]

The Dare is like the younger cool brother of The Virgins. Love it.

[@paul2901]

omg needed this badly, gonna watch now

[@doolaloo8496]

Excited to watch!!

[@ViDEOGiRLX2]

Ily my fav!!🍏🫶🏻

[@luckynumberate]

LOVEEE harrison! hes such a talented producer and deserves so much love! stream you’re invited out tomorrow and his upcoming album!!

[@andrew-sn2ke]

you've been one of my favorite channels lately. keep the good content up🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@ViDEOGiRLX2]

🥹🫶🏻thank you🍏

[@ProdSDM-kn5mf]

Best channel ever 🍏💚 we love ViDEOGiRL

[@fletch777]

I can’t quite pinpoint what it is, but something about The Dare just doesn’t sit right with me. Something just feels off about him.

[@Mtv20O1]

I searched him up cause I was like who is this dude in the suit in one of her videos. Many don't really find him appealing cause he is just some indie guy with no real “talent” (their words not mine). Supposedly he had connections to the industry through friends and was able to make music like that.

[@ViDEOGiRLX2]

You should watch the video now it’s out! Deffo humanises him a lot more & shows the sacrifices he made to be where he is now 🍏

[@fletch777]

@@ViDEOGiRLX2 I just felt the EP artwork for The Sex was a little odd, considering he was a school teacher it felt a little tasteless and rubbed me the wrong way. The Dare sure is talented, and your video was great (as always)!!

[@adamg.manning6088]

I like his stuff. But as someone that remembers this all the first time around, his influences are so obvious to see, that we will have to see if he has any real longevity, or he will just fade into song writing obscurity once this trend dies out. For me, he almost an actual mashup of LCD Soundsystem, Calvin Harris and The Whip, with a little Le Tigre sprinkled on there for good measure.

[@_iamkadijakim]

I’m here for the he stardom inspiration 💫💫

[@getupnsk8]

Another banger video by video girl

[@Mienarrr]

No way that guy is american??? That feels completely wrong lmao

[@fionakida]

This was so useful, had no idea he existed what an inspiring story!!!

[@clairemaisto]

this video is so interesting! you are my favorite youtuber rn

[@ViDEOGiRLX2]

Omg yaaay🥹🍏🫶🏻

[@luckynumberate]

best channel out there💚🍏

[@ViDEOGiRLX2]

Thank you for supporting 🥹🍏

[@zeleth3423]

another lesson from the queen y'all, LISTEN UP!

[@geraldine8523]

god i love the dare

[@thisisntahandle]

Wait he was a substitute teacher and had that cover? Jail

[@TheCaliforniaboy1]

He reminds me of Calvin Harris's I Created Disco era look.

[@icia8361]

He reminds me of the strokes and the libertines

[@improvetheword9691]

Dudeee i literally play that song, girls, all the time

[@SftCrmnLluminals]

goddamn I thought he was liam gallagher at first

[@dcormier]

This is amazing.

[@mibeels2095]

"doing something that no one is doing" and all his songs sound like lsd soundsystem

[@jude3260]

i love the dare sm

[@DAYNO-k5c]

Great video!

[@CHOOCH-pu9ei]

❤

[@rorolovesfolklore]

i refuse to believe he's american. he NEEDS to be british. 😭

[@sametaltinpinar]

i'm soooo excited

[@hellosunshine2460]

LC MENTIONED

[@thi2580]

no fr s/o Portland

[@ryanw1731]

So inspiring !!!!

[@alexpurdymusic]

Another smash hit

[@KonaJsksks]

I think the suit is very vauge, like i can think so many dj or producers with a suit and disco ball inspired garments, I do hope he finds something that gets him to stick out otherwise is just another white boy with a suit lmao

[@lavenderllamamusic]

LCD Soundsystem, Diplo (from like 2008-2014), Soulwax, uhhh...can't think of anyone else at the moment, but yeah, i think he just came with it at the right time where no one else in the spotlight is currently seen DJing/performing with suits on a consistent basis Hell, even I DJ in a suit every now and then if i wanna feel as good as i look in one lol

[@coreymann475]

girls is amazing

[@StarfishYoutuber1]

thank god clean girl era is over

[@Arrows-N-eyez]

My bro has one good song... just one...

[@takenbymarshall]

thisss!!

[@hellosunshine2460]

anyone else feel like he’s a try-hard

[@tp8271]

This channel encompasses the wanting desperately to be “on trend” thinking Brat is something ground breaking etc. you have no originality of your own and this music and trend is disposable and will be a flash in the pan like hyper pop but even less memorable

[@ViDEOGiRLX2]

go cry about it

[@Charlie-gq4hi]

just listen to the hellp instead

[@bobsbigboy_]

industry plant rubbish. next

[@Rsonny]

Elaborate please

[@myrasherrill777]

@@Rsonny so real, people just want to hate but he has earned his fame and he even had a pretty popular band before.

[@cljk18]

you just dont get it bobsbigboy

[@Corneliusclewsbury]

Just another nostalgia rip off fraud. Find your own sound

[@Fenilee]

Please do not say "post-covid" again unless you're talking about post-covi-d conditions (aka long covi-d). We have 13x the covi-d on our LOW case count days than 2020. What part of that reads as "post-covid" to you

[@sarab3417]

Omg please LOL it’s an accepted term when speaking anthropologically 😊

[@Fenilee]

@@sarab3417 it's fkg not?? You can't just say things and make it true. "Post-covid" means literally nothing because covid never stopped?? That doesn't mean it won't in the future, but please be so serious rn

[@ProdSDM-kn5mf]

Post Covid implies Post Covid Lockdown. It's a normal thing to say and doesn't need to be spelled out. Doesn't mean no one still has Covid, I just did.

[@Fenilee]

@@ProdSDM-kn5mf how do you know that's what videogirl meant? They could have meant post-mask mandates, post-people caring, post-lots of things that could have been clarified, but "post-covid" is a term that seeks to double down on the status quo and ignore reality. It does not acknowledge the present state of covid. And you are arguing with me as nassau county, ny just banned masks, you do NOT have to be on the side of folks who are don't care if disabled people die. If folks are not openly masking or openly supporting disabled people, then they are upholding the status quo. And the status quo is violence.

[@Sjood-qs8ol]

womp womp

[@whiskyandsynths]

Funny all the people saying "can't believe he is American not British" - to a British music fan he is exactly what we expect to come out of NYC! Although I think the NYC and British music scenes have always had a two-way street of inspiration flowing between them- and that's cool :)