Short moment of shock after the last single: "Are they doing emo now?" – and then, a straight-up punch in the face. But a respectful one. With the release of their new song "Read The Room", MINUS YOUTH returns to their roots. Back to the heaviness, backed by disgustingly tight guitars, calling for movement. "Groovy, catchy, and hard – that's how I'd describe MINUS YOUTH." (Daan, vocalist of Becoming AD)
The release comes with a beautifully chaotic music video that quite literally crams all its messages into a single room. And the promo? Thought-out and on point: countless social media teasers,
hardcore-scene memes, and a boxing video in collaboration with the combat sports brand LESS TALK, featuring two female fighters dominating the ring to the song. More than enough fuel to send fans
straight onto the dance floor. Just like with their last, much calmer single "Feel Better", MINUS YOUTH is once again challenging the hardcore scene to rethink itself.
The track? Heavy. The message? A mirror that MINUS YOUTH holds up. Holds up to everyone stepping into the pit.
It's about mosh etiquette, the never-ending crowd-killing debate, and ultimately about something bigger—consent at shows. Actually, it's about even more than that: It starts in the hardcore
scene, which (finally!) finds itself at a turning point, breaking free from its testosterone-fueled past. But it goes deeper—straight into the messed-up corners of a narcissistic culture. "Read
The Room" – understand whether your actions are in check or if you're breaking the rules. Our collective goal should be to create a shared awareness where it's second nature for everyone to feel
included and have the space to participate. All eyes on you.
To all FLINTA* people out there: Every space should be your space. To all the men out there: Drop the tough-guy act and start building real human connections. Learn to let people in by being open
about your emotions. But more importantly, start recognizing the backgrounds and experiences of those around you. For more real connection. And if you don't get it: Put your big talk back where
it came from.
