Charlie Harris Releases Stirring New Single “Living Without Hope”
South African singer-songwriter Charlie Harris dives deep into raw emotion with his haunting new single, “Living Without Hope” — a track that captures the stillness and solitude of heartbreak.
Produced by longtime collaborator Robin Walsh, the 3-minute track is a sparse, slow-burning meditation on how sadness can quietly infiltrate our daily lives. Carried by Charlie’s intimate vocals and unfiltered songwriting, Living Without Hope doesn’t dress up the truth — it sits in it.
“It’s a song to share how we all sometimes feel,” says Charlie. “That quiet ache when sadness and loneliness take over your every thought, and it feels like you’re living without any hope. I wanted to put that into words — not for sympathy, but for solidarity.”
Following his warmly received single When Are You Coming Home?, and the folk-rock optimism that defined his earlier albums Digital Dust Sied A and B, this new track signals a shift toward a starker, more reflective sound. But Charlie’s signature touch remains: vulnerability, storytelling, and an emotional through-line that lingers long after the last note.
About Charlie Harris
Based in Johannesburg, Charlie Harris has built a loyal following through his poetic songwriting, warm folk-rock energy, and ability to find the extraordinary in everyday emotion. His band, Keep Guessing Charlie, features musicians Andre Feldmann, Shaun Ruysenaar, Louise Cloete, and Frank Coerlin — though Living Without Hope marks one of Charlie’s most personal solo releases to date.
Stay tuned for more music from Charlie Harris throughout 2025