The Youth Play confronts global unrest and personal struggle on Someday, Forever
The Youth Play’s new EP, Someday, Forever, is a striking and politically charged collection that feels urgent and deeply human. Through themes of migration, the climate crisis, and political injustice, the band crafts a powerful exploration of what it means to seek joy and contentment in an increasingly chaotic world.
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At the heart of the band is Latin American migrant Diego Bracho, whose own story gives the EP much of its emotional weight. With his UK visa set to expire in November, the success of The Youth Play’s breakout summer could determine whether he remains in the country or faces deportation to Mexico—a place where he has no close friends or family. His journey, from growing up in Mexico City to working as an environmental scientist in Barcelona, informs not just the lyrics but also the EP’s urgent spirit, rooted in a belief that art can drive meaningful change.
Musically, Someday, Forever blends the sweeping grandeur of Diego’s early influences—The National, Interpol—with the heavier, shoegaze-infused textures of British icons like Slowdive, The Jesus & Mary Chain, and My Bloody Valentine. The opener, ‘Maybe This Is All For Us,’ reflects on the mental health toll of living under the uncertainty of a migrant’s future. ‘A Fair Life’ paints a dystopian near-future marked by famine, extreme weather, and lawlessness. And ‘Straight Line’ mourns the helplessness of watching injustice unfold, while closer ‘Last Day On Earth’ meets the rapture with a bittersweet, wry acceptance.
Fresh off tours with Been Stellar, October Drift, and Wings of Desire—and with co-signs from members of Primal Scream, Jimmy Eat World, Cage the Elephant, and Skunk Anansie—The Youth Play are fast becoming one of the UK’s most vital new bands. Press the play button on Someday, Forever and see why it’s a rallying cry for empathy, action, and the unifying power of music.
Standout Songs: ‘Maybe This Was All For Us,’ ‘A Fair Life,’ ‘If We Just Ever Were,’ and ‘Someday, Forever.’
Release Date: August 15, 2025
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