Boy Harsher drops new album GET MEAN featuring Hard Beat video

The sound is back, and it’s built on the chaos of a relationship that had to end. Boy Harsher, the duo of Jae Matthews and Augustus Muller, has dropped their latest offering, GET MEAN, an album that captures the raw, exhausting reality of running from something while simultaneously running toward something new.

This isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s a road album. Recorded over two intense years across eight different cities, the music serves as the soundtrack to emotional upheaval and self-discovery. Matthews and Muller openly shared that the record is an album about what they had to give during one of the most extreme periods of their lives—a testament to navigating life’s most chaotic shifts.

GET MEAN dives deep into the complexities of heartache, offering listeners a powerful journey through themes of escape and resilience. The tracklist features ten tracks, including standout singles like “Jeans” and the moody banger “Hard Beat,” alongside deeper cuts such as “Break Me,” “Tough Luck (When You Don’t Call),” and “Falling ~.”

The visual aesthetic of the album complements its raw sound. Boy Harsher also directed a stylish video for the project, drawing inspiration from iconic photographers like Helmut Newton and Gregg Araki, lending the release an intensely cinematic edge.

As momentum builds, the band is hitting the road with their fall tour. They are set to bring the intensity of GET MEAN live to audiences across the country, kicking off on September 25 at Basilica Hudson in New York and continuing through major stops like Boston, Montreal, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

The tour schedule is packed with high-energy dates. Beyond the initial performances, Boy Harsher will also feature on festivals, including appearances at Philly’s Making Time ∞ festival and supporting Turnstile in Santa Ana, CA. The tour culminates with a run through major metropolitan areas, including New Orleans and Atlanta.

Fans can catch some of these dates, which include stops in Detroit, Denver, Seattle, and Portland, throughout October and November. Keep an eye on the schedule for specific locations and times as the band continues their journey, proving that sometimes, running toward something new is the best adventure of all.