South African singer-songwriter Charlie Harris returns with a moving new release that turns personal heartbreak into communal joy. His latest single, “When Are You Coming Home?” — now accompanied by a vibrant, feel-good music video — is a glowing folk-rock anthem with a tender heart beating beneath the rhythm.
The song carries deep personal meaning for Charlie, who shares:
“I lost someone close to me in 2025 — not to death, but in the sense that they drifted out of my life. For a long time, I wondered if they ever thought about me, if they still cared or loved me. I just really wanted them to come back.”
Rather than dwell in sadness, Charlie transformed that emotional weight into something light and luminous. “A lot has changed since then,” he says, “and I didn’t want the song to feel heavy or sad — so it turned into something upbeat and vibrant. That honestly feels right for where I’m at now.”
Experience this emotional alchemy live with Charlie and his band, Keep Guessing Charlie, featuring longtime collaborators Shaun Ruysenaar (drums) and Andre Feldmann (bass), Louise Cloete (keyboards) and Frank Coerlin (Guitar) as they infuse the track with dynamic energy, blending raw folk storytelling with indie-rock textures.
The accompanying music video amplifies this mood with a simple but powerful concept: connection. Charlie invited friends and fans to send in videos of themselves clicking to the beat — a subtle nod to the longing embedded in the lyrics.
The result is a heartwarming, global patchwork of rhythm and community.
“The response was better than I ever imagined,” says Charlie. “It’s become a celebration of everything the song has grown to represent — not just for me, but for everyone who’s been through a quiet kind of goodbye.”
Rooted in Johannesburg, Charlie’s musical journey began with childhood inspiration from his guitar-playing uncle and took shape when he received his first guitar at 13. Overcoming his natural shyness through open mic nights, Charlie found his voice in shared spaces. That journey eventually led to early projects like Hemisphere and Radio Unfriendly, and finally to Keep Guessing Charlie.
Following two acclaimed albums — Digital Dust – Side A and Side B — “When Are You Coming Home?” marks the start of an exciting new chapter.
With more singles set for release throughout 2025, Charlie Harris continues to carve out space for vulnerability, rhythm, and resilience.
🎥 Watch the “When Are You Coming Home?” video now:
https://youtu.be/thHbIoq8rtc?si=2uWWMhgSZ6r0fKPZ