The Birmingham punk trio Youth Man pride themselves on the size of their decibels and proclaim to be the loudest live band in the UK. We're not quite sure how ear-deafeningly loud that may be, but we sure as hell suggest ear plugs if you plan on catching them on their upcoming tour.
You can now also stream their new EP ‘Hill of Knives’ in full below. The record follows their critically acclaimed 2014 debut ‘Bad Weather’ and is available to download digitally from their official Bandcamp page.
With songs about tyranny, the hypocrisy of the West, isolation, the human experience and the largest organ in the human body, their dedication to presenting an honest and undiluted version of their music has led to them charming critics and audiences alike. Their enigmatic front woman Kaila Whyte is the driving force behind their impressive live show, an iconic figurehead for their erratic and off-kilter take on punk.
“Music should not always be easy to listen to;” say the band on their ethos “Music is expressive and dynamic. It should be loud and quiet, pleasant and unpleasant. Music should not have to fall into a precise category in order to be accepted. Female musicians are not gimmicks. Black rock musicians are not gimmicks.”
Headline UK dates:
May
14. Norwich Waterfront (w/Sleaford
Mods)
15. York Basement
16. Glasgow Stereo
20. Leicester The Musician
21. Winchester The Railway
27. Nottingham Rock City Basement
28. Bath Moles
29. Doncaster The Leopard
30.Milton Keynes Craufurd Arms
June
04. Hull Fruit
05. Wakefield The Hop
06. Stoke Sugarmill
10. Guildford Boilerroom
11. Exeter Cavern
12. Southampton Joiners
13. Brighton Sticky Mike's Frog Bar
July
24. Wickerman Festival Dumfries,
25. One Beat Festival Outdoor Arena MAC, Birmingham
August
13 - 16. Hevy Fest Port Lympne, Kent
22 - 23. Afropunk Festival Le Trianon, Paris
28 - 30. Leeds & Reading Festivals
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