Emma Harner Presents New Stripped-Down and Unplugged “False Alarm” Live Video
Harner first captured attention with a series of viral videos on Instagram and TikTok, quickly amassing a devoted following drawn to her virtuosic playing, harmonic sophistication, and emotionally resonant songwriting. Her intricate fingerstyle guitar work, often paired with introspective lyricism and a clear, affecting voice, struck a chord with audiences across platforms. In 2024, her debut single, “When You Mean It,” premiered as a Zane Lowe World First—an early industry co-sign that signaled her arrival as an artist to watch. The track showcased her ability to blend raw vulnerability with compositional nuance, setting the tone for what would become a fast-rising career.
Since then, Harner has built significant momentum, touring as direct support for Orla Gartland across her 2024 U.S. and 2025 European runs—introducing her to larger, genre-aligned audiences and further sharpening her live performance chops. She’s also opened for a carefully curated list of like-minded artists, including mxmtoon, Tiny Habits, and The Bygones, all known for their emotionally literate indie-pop leanings. With her debut EP arriving later this year, Harner is cementing her place as one of the most compelling young guitarists and storytellers of her generation—an artist capable of turning intimate thoughts into universally relatable anthems, and a musician with both the technical command and emotional depth to stand out in the crowded modern singer-songwriter landscape.
Rising singer-songwriter and guitarist Emma Harner opens the door to her inner world with “False Alarm (Live from Meg’s House),” a raw, intimate performance of her newest single. Stripped down to just her voice and guitar, the live video captures the song in its purest form—letting the emotion lead and giving space for every lyric and note to land. It’s vulnerable, unpolished in the best way, and a beautiful reminder of the quiet power Harner brings to her music.
“False Alarm” is a gentle but deeply felt reflection on homesickness and finding your footing in a new place. “I wrote it after moving from Nebraska to Boston for college,” Harner shares. “I was homesick, overwhelmed by the sensory chaos of the city, and learning how to trust again.” Her intricate fingerpicking and airy vocals wrap around the lyrics like a soft blanket, and in this live version, the emotion feels even closer. There’s something magnetic about the way she delivers it—calm and careful, but with so much heart just beneath the surface. It’s the kind of performance that lingers long after the last chord fades.
Make sure you check out the new “False Alarm” live video on YouTube below!
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