Alt-pop duo Seafret has been making music together since 2011, but 2026 is poised to be their biggest year yet.
The Yorkshire twosome, made up of Harry Draper and Jack Sedman, recently crossed the billion stream mark with their smash hit “Atlantis” after it became a viral Tiktok favorite, and their stunning fourth album, Fear of Emotion, released last week on March 27. Made up of 12 tracks, it’s packed with the richly emotional instrumentation and soaring vocals that made fans fall in love with Seafret in the first place while showcasing a new, freshly energized take from the band, feeling more personal and introspective than ever. Its songs navigate how frightening our most powerful emotions can be, while showing us the strength and knowledge we can find in learning to truly embrace them. Also featuring guest vocals from KT Tunstall, James Morrison and Katie Gregson-MacLeod, it’s an unforgettable project that’s going to stick with fans for a long time. We had the pleasure of chatting with the band as our Man Crush Mondays to get the inside scoop on Fear of Emotion and what Harry and Jack are all about. Read the full interview below.
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Harry
Name: Harry Draper
Hometown: Bridlington, England
Birthday: July 6
Jack
Name: Jack Sedman
Hometown: Bridlington, England
Birthday: May 14
Zodiac sign: Taurus
1. Last week on March 27, the duo released their new album, Fear of Emotion.
Harry Draper: It means a lot, this record! We truly put everything we have into it, and I really hope that comes across to everyone that listens. Wearing our hearts on our sleeve has made our hearts full when listening back. Super proud of this one!
Jack Sedman: Music has always helped me through the big challenges so far in my life. I have always used it as an outlet to offload emotion. [Fear of Emotion] means the fear of going back to a darker time of your life and being afraid to open yourself back up again.
2. The band’s 2016 song “Atlantis” has been streamed more than a billion times on Spotify, earning it a spot in the coveted Billions Club.
Harry: It’s a bit mental! It’s truly being a gift that song! It’s too big of a number to get my little head around!
Jack: [I’m] completely blown away! We could never have dreamed of those kinds of numbers. We’ll forever be grateful and proud.
3. Harry owns a marine fish tank.
Harry: [I] have my very own Nemo and Dory!
4. Jack’s go-to pizza order is a classic.
Jack: I’m a pepperoni guy, for sure!
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5. Harry knows who to turn to when he needs a good laugh.
Harry: My girls make me laugh so much. It’s always such a giggle. They’re more mad than me!
6. Jack’s favorite film is Mike Leigh’s Nuts in May.
Jack: [It’s] about a teacher and his wife that go camping haha!
7. Harry is quite scared of birds.
Harry: If one flew in the house, I’d have to just shut the door and leave!
8. Jack says he’s closer to his bandmate, Harry, than anyone else.
Jack: Harry’s my closest friend. We’ve been through everything together in and out of music, so he’s my number one.
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9. Harry’s favorite joke is a silly one.
Harry: Knock knock. Who’s there? Howard. Howard who? Howard I Know…
10. In school, Jack had his strengths and his weaknesses.
Jack: I was always good at making things and I struggled with science until I was about six months from leaving school then it all suddenly clicked, ha! I scraped by.
11. Harry loves spring weather.
Harry: All about the jacket and shades…
12. Jack’s not afraid to cry at a movie.
Jack: Most movies make me cry! I even cried at the Lion King recently, haha.
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13. Harry has a go-to routine for unwinding after a tough day.
Harry: I’m all about getting laid out on the sofa and watching a serious. We’re serious bangers in our house!
14. Despite his work as a musician, Jack thinks he’d make a horrible music teacher.
15. Harry says that no matter what happens, gratitude is always core to his approach.
Harry: I’m always so grateful. Grateful for the streams the shares, and all the love we have consistently received from everyone. We’re so lucky to such a beautiful space to share our music in.
16. To Jack, authenticity remains key.
Jack: I’ve always tried to be the same person no matter what I do and have tried to stay humble no matter what success may come. Those you meet on the way up you’ll probably meet again on the way down!
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