Leicester, UK indie four-piece The Harbours return with their new single “Wide Awake,” released February 11, as guitar-driven pop surges back into the spotlight. Recently named in BBC Introducing’s Top 30 of 2025 and earning Radio Wythenshawe’s Song of the Summer, the band continue to build momentum with what CLASH called “sunshine indie pop” and EARMILK praised as “timeless indie pop.”
Songwriting has come naturally to The Harbours since their 2025 debut EP, a release that established their knack for bright hooks and high-gloss guitar lines. Their sound blends youthful energy with a nostalgic shimmer, nodding to indie’s golden eras while staying locked into the present. It’s a balance that keeps them firmly on the radar at BBC Introducing and beyond.
“Wide Awake” captures the band in full stride. Blended indie guitars, buoyant vocals, and feel-good hooks drive the track forward with restless momentum. The chorus lands with immediate lift, tapping directly into the current revival of chiming riffs and euphoric singalongs. It radiates confidence and refuses to fade quietly.
That energy carries to the stage. The Harbours have performed in front of 15,000 at Trent Bridge, played to thousands at Y NOT Festival, supported US indie favourites Smallpools in London, and sold out their debut UK tour in December 2025. “We loved creating and touring our debut EP last year,” the band shared. “We can’t wait to release new music this year and we chose this little banger to kick start 2026. You’ll be wanting more, you’ll be wanting more, you’ll be wanting more!”