SPOTLIGHT: YOUTH KILLED IT

New Single: 'Lovely Day For It ' Out Now

Who are ‘Youth Killed It’?

We are the band. The band that are here to make sure you’re in a good mood and help you make it through the monotony of life. Get involved, you’ll have a good time.

For someone that is yet to discover you, how would you describe your music?

Energy, in a pure and honest form. Stories of millennial madness. Like hanging out with your mate who owns a guitar, has some fun stories, and wants to put you in a good mood.

What inspires you a band?

The lust for living life, interesting people, energy drinks and having a good time.

What Is Your Pre-Show Routine? Whose the one with the Diva demands?

Pre show routine is repeatedly listening to the 80’s banger ‘Easy Lover’ by the gods ‘Phil Collins’ & ‘Phillip Bailey’. Also, if the situation makes it possible requesting expensive cola. Like the type you get at an expensive gaff.

Where do you feel you fit into the music landscape?

We feel we’ve always had our own twist. Something that’s not quite indie, not quite punk, not quite rock just something that is. We’re accessible but bring the energy of a hardcore punk band.

What are your favourite musical genres, and are there any you dislike?

Garage rock is elite. The pure form of it is honest and always reminds you why you picked up an instrument. Anything from the 80’s just has a better melody, once you accept that, you’ll live a happier life. I honestly don’t dislike anything, unless it’s A.I. When A.I steals a melody and it feels unjust, when a human does it feels genius. “The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources”

Is there a story behind your new single ‘‘Lovely Day For It’’?

Absolutely, Lovely Day is about finding your inner confidence and saying “I just don’t give a f@3k”. As cliche as it, if you don’t back yourself no one else will. Do it, you deserve it.

What would you say is your greatest strength as a band is?

Being best mates, we genuinely are. The trust and fun we have with each other is the same whether we are on stage or off it.

What would you say is your greatest weakness as a band is?

Understanding we are not 19 anymore. Load in sucks and we all have bad backs.

What can fans expect from your new single ‘‘Lovely Day For It’’?

Expect the soundtrack to your sunshine activities. We’re here to put you in good mood, find your inner legend and release it to the world.

What music artist/band would you say have influenced your work?

I would say The Clash, Wonk Unit, Jamie T, The Hives, Beastie Boys, The Vines.

Who would you most like to collaborate with artistically?

Mike Skinner from The Streets.

What was your worst performance?

Haha, I don’t understand the question. I think our worst performance is so rare I can’t remember it. I never get nervous, but when my mum came and watched us for the first time, I missed so many lyrics as I didn’t want to swear. Which then in turn made me forget loads of them. Love you mum.

What was the most difficult obstacle you have ever faced and how did you overcome it?

The most difficult obstacle the band has faced is rebuilding the line-up of musicians from the ground up. I’ll always have a special place for people I’ve been in bands with but sometimes you just need to find the people who are as passionate about a project as you are. I have that now.

What is your creative process when making music?

Getting out of the house and meeting interesting people. Give me a few nights out and I’ll have a song written in a day. Otherwise it involves a lot of reading and talking to Siri.

what are your top 10 desert Island tracks?