Review Fix Exclusive: Davey Harris Talks PNGN DNCE And More

June 16, 2022 Patrick Hickey Jr. Music 0

Review Fix chats with singer/songwriter Davey Harris, who discusses his new single, “PNGN DNCE” and more.

About Davey Harris:

Eclectic multi-instrumentalist, and accidental wizard, Davey Harris, brings sharp perspective to climate change with his new track , “PNGN DNCE,” due out June 16, 2022. Harris spent ten years performing with the band The Tins before breaking off to embark on his own solo career. His first singles “Self Saboteur” and “Predictable” garnered attention from critics and fans alike. His unique style reflects a desire to produce experimental sonic atmospheres amidst deeply internal messages. His new single “PNGN DNCE” was inspired by a conversation at SXSW with a friend who’d recently traveled to Antarctica. Watching the world melt in real time, and the effect it had on the life on the continent, put the dire need for change front of mind. Harris was immediately inspired to return to the studio to craft a message about the crumbling landscape, penguins, and our need for change.

Review Fix: How does one become an accidental multi-instrumentalist?

Davey Harris: One day I was walking near a drum kit and I fell into it. I liked how it sounded and that’s how I started playing the drums. On a different day, I was walking near some piano movers, and they dropped the piano right next to me from two stories up…I heard the sound it made and found it pleasant to my ears…

I am joking. I just try every instrument I can get my hands on…and before I know it I get pretty good at each of them—whatever the song needs.

Review Fix: What’s your background in music like?

Harris: My first instrument was piano—the only formal lessons I’ve had. I taught myself guitar, drums, bass and to sing.

Review Fix: How do you think your sound has evolved over the years?

Harris: I think I’m becoming more open as an artist which allows more potent and evocative music. Also, I give less shits the older I get.

Review Fix: What makes PNGN DNCE unique?

Harris: Who’s to say it’s unique?

Review Fix: What have you learned about yourself as a person and musician through it?

Harris: I learned that I’m a dynamic creative that finds inspiration in lots of places—even penguins.

Review Fix: Who do you think would like it the most?

Harris: This one’s for the whole family.

Review Fix: Why do you think it belongs on someone’s Summer playlist?

Harris: It’s more of a winter playlist song if you ask me. But then again…today’s winter could be tomorrow’s summer…if you get my drift…

Review Fix: What’s next for you?

Harris: More songs and more releases—I’m writing a lot of songs about animals.

Review Fix: Anything else you’d like to add?

Harris: Go to www.DaveyHarris.com sign up for the fan club. I’ve got a lot of cool music insights coming your way.

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About Patrick Hickey Jr. 14249 Articles
Patrick Hickey Jr. is a full-time Assistant Professor of Communication & Performing Arts and Director of the Journalism program at Kingsborough Community College and is the chairman of the City University of New York Journalism Council. He is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of ReviewFix.com. He's also a former News Editor at NBC Local Integrated Media and National Video Games Writer at Examiner.com where his work was mentioned in National Ad campaigns by Disney, Nintendo and EA Sports. Hickey was also the Editor-In-Chief of two College Newspapers before he received his BA in Journalism from Brooklyn College. Hickey's work has been published in The New York Daily News, The New York Times, Complex, The Hockey Writers, Yahoo!, Broadway World, Examiner, NYSportScene Magazine, ProHockeyNews.com, GothamBaseball.com, The Syracuse Post-Standard, Scout.com and the official sites of the Brooklyn Aces and New York Islanders. His first book, The Minds Behind the Games: Interviews With Cult And Classic Video Game Developers was released in April 2018 and is chock full of interviews with legendary developers. His second book in the series, The Minds Behind Adventures Games, was released in December 2019. His third book, The Minds Behind Sports Games, was released in September 2020. His fourth book, The Minds Behind Shooter Games, was released in March 2021. The Minds Behind Sega Genesis Games and The Minds Behind PlayStation Games were released in 2022 and The Minds Behind PlayStation 2 was published in January 2023. Hickey is also a contracted comic book writer, currently penning his original series, "Condrey," as well as "The Job," "Brooklyn Bleeds" "Dem Gulls" and "KROOM" for Legacy Comix, where he serves as founder, owner and Editor-in-Chief. Hickey Jr. is also a voice actor, having starred in the 2018 indie hit and 2019 Switch, PS4 and Xbox One release, The Padre (also serving as English language Story Editor), from Shotgun With Glitters. The sequel, The Padre: One Shell Straight to Hell was released in February 2021- Hickey also served as a Story Editor and Lead Voiceover performer. He has also done narration and trailers for several other titles including The Kaiju Offensive, Relentless Rex and Roniu’s Tale. Hickey is also the lead voiceover performer on Mega Cat Studios’ upcoming title WrestleQuest, responsible for nearly 90 characters in the game, as well as Skybound's Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood, where he voices both Dracula and Renfield, as well as several other characters. He also stars in Ziggurat Interactive’s World Championship Boxing Manager 2, where he performs the VO of nearly every male character in the game. He also worked on the Atari VCS’s BPM Boy.

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