The Harms Release New Single Ahead of November Album
The Austin band launches their new track today, with a full 10-song record arriving on streaming platforms on November 6.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Alternative
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Local band The Harms just dropped their latest single, She's A Witch, as they gear up to release their upcoming album, Walking the Beast. The new record features 10 tracks and received support from the City of Austin's Austin Live Music Fund.
Why it matters
The release highlights a growing local music project backed by the city's investment in home-grown talent through the Austin Live Music Fund. It marks a significant milestone for a group that has been part of the Austin scene since 2012.
The new 10-song record Walking the Beast is supported by the City of Austin's Austin Live Music Fund. The total number of tracks represents the band's latest output since their founding in 2012.
The players
The Harms
An Austin-based band founded in 2012 consisting of members Chase Frank, Rachel Allred, Simon Hilsman, and Omar Madrigal.
Beto Martinez
The music producer who worked with the band on their upcoming album.
Austin Live Music Fund
A city initiative that provides financial support for music projects created by local artists.
The details
The Harms recorded the new album at Lechehouse Music here in town with producer Beto Martinez. The group released their single on streaming platforms through Lone Twin Publishing. A vinyl edition is expected to follow the initial digital release, though details on that rollout are pending.
Timeline
2012: The Harms were founded.
October 27, 2026: The band released the single She's A Witch.
November 6, 2026: The band will release the album Walking the Beast.
The Texas Context
This album release marks a tangible outcome of the City of Austin's Austin Live Music Fund, which seeks to preserve the local music scene. It follows a pattern of city-backed grants designed to offset production costs for Austin artists.
Music fans can access the new single on major streaming platforms starting today. Those interested in the full album can look for the digital release on November 6.
The takeaway
The Harms continue to grow their presence in the local music scene with the support of city grants. Keep an eye out for the digital drop on November 6 and subsequent updates on the upcoming vinyl release.
What happens next
The band will release the album Walking the Beast on November 6, 2026.
Further reading
You can find more local music news in our Alternative section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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