HH: The Youth Play + The Slow Country + HIGHDRIVE + Batmilk

Hidden Herd Presents:

THE YOUTH PLAY

Described by CLASH as “blending the urgency of Fontaines D.C. with the melodic effervescence of Wet Leg”, The Youth Play are one of London’s most exciting emerging bands. Led by frontman Diego Bracho, a Latin American migrant raised in Mexico City, they serve as yet another reminder that great music transcends borders. Drawing from shoegaze pioneers like Slowdive, The Jesus and Mary Chain and My Bloody Valentine, alongside influences such as The National and Interpol, the band’s debut EP ‘someday, forever’ is a standout introduction. Across six songs, it explores finding joy amid desperation – touching on migration, the climate crisis and political injustice. Making their mark on the road, the band are fresh from Left of the Dial and a UK tour with The Wytches, having already previously toured Europe with Been Stellar. Their music has earned support from BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio 1 and members of Primal Scream, Jimmy Eat World, Cage The Elephant and Skunk Anansie. With a big 2026 ahead, The Youth Play are proving that British music is at its best when it’s fearless, and when it dares to be a force for change.

+ The Slow Country
+ HIGHDRIVE
+ Batmilk

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