Harley releases debut EP

Brisbane-based artist Harley has built his musical output around the things that make songs matter in the first place: storytelling, connection and meaningful artistic expression. Drawn to music from a young age and enamoured by its ability to bring people together, he’s spent the last five years developing a sound that moves between indie rock, folk and blues. With impactful vocals and compelling songwriting at its centre, Harley’s music can expand into big-band anthems before pulling everything back for more intimate, tender moments.

This contrast has also become a central pillar of his shows and while performing with a live band, Harley has been bringing his songs to stages since 2021, creating high-energy, anthemic moments alongside stripped-back passages that place the emotional context of the songwriting front and centre. Between reaching for expansive guitars or sitting within quieter reflections, his sound is always driven by the idea that an audience should feel part of the story.

Capturing his sound in the studio, he made his entrance with the debut single “Depths” which he’s since followed up with a string of well-received tracks. Now, he brings us his most ambitious release to date with his brand new debut EP titled You’re The One I’ll See At Home. Following three singles, the six-track release captures an artist stepping further into his own identity through heart-on-sleeve indie rock, commanding vocals and candid lyricism.

Across its songs, Harley explores validation, change and relationships, moving through a rollercoaster of emotions with expansive guitars, crescendoing builds and wide-open choruses. Telling his own story is intrinsically linked to connecting with the people listening, describing the record as the first chapter in his journal as an artist. It gives the project a sense of reflection, as though each track represents a different entry in an ongoing process of understanding himself and the world around him.

Opening with “Gold,” the EP jumps straight into its energetic indie rock side, serving up an anthem that frames ideas of independence and self-belief, combining bouncy rhythms with bright guitar-driven instrumentation. Propelled by punchy percussion and peppered with bubbling synth elements, Harley’s expressive voice rolls above the invigorating arrangement to spin instantly catchy hooks, resulting in an enthralling outing from start to finish.

“Tell Me You Love Me” shifts into the more complicated sphere of validation, capturing the spiral of needing reassurance through intricate guitar work, soulful vocal performance, grooving synth textures and pattering drums. “Give Me Something” takes the momentum further via a stomping beat and expansive, raspy vocals which give the track a sense of desperation, while Harley embraces the possibilities of life with rousing rock energy.

The song’s intensity then creates space for “Burn,” one of the record’s most emotive moments which sees Harley turn towards struggles with addiction, using layered backing harmonies and crunchy electric guitar riffs to deliver an epic display of his performance talent and highly affecting songwriting. By not relying solely on sheer volume, the arrangement allows the sensitivity of the lyrics to remain central, revealing another side of an artist whose music is otherwise capable of filling a room.

“Take Me To The City” takes another turn, slowing the pace while leaning into heavy blues rock and psychedelic vibes. Harley’s rich vocals and smokey guitar work create an engaging and atmospheric soundscape. It’s another incredible showcase of Harley’s ability to shift between sonic worlds before closing track “When I’m With You” brings the record back towards indie rock, with bright guitar tones, rising intensity and climactic vocals. Its story transforms a difficult night into a celebration of friendship, ending the EP on a note of connection.

Across six tracks, You’re The One I’ll See At Home confirms Harley’s status as an artist capable of making poignant emotion part of the performance. His music carries the grit of indie rock anthems but remains instilled with personal stories, creating a space where intensity and intimacy can coalesce into spectacular musical moments. Commenting on the release, he shares, “I wanted this EP to best convey my growth and experience as a young artist. I was filled with self-doubt and distrust in my ability for a long time, scared to be too vulnerable to the audience as it’s terrifying laying it all out on the line in hopes that others enjoy it.”

Listen to You’re The One I’ll See At Home below