Wasted Youth

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Wasted Youth were indie chart regulars in the early 80s post-punk scene, and toured the UK with The Only Ones, the Psychedelic Furs, Toyah, Classix Nouveaux and Modern English, to name but a few. Their 1981 album ‘Wild and Wandering’ is widely considered to be an overlooked classic and has sold in excess of 25,000 copies in its lifetime.

Heavily influenced by The Velvet Underground, The Doors and Iggy Pop, they forged an exciting sound and explosive live show, and regularly featured in the UK and European music press. Post-Punk, Pre-Goth, New Psychedelia, take your pick, Wasted Youth weren’t tied to any passing fashion or genre of the day, giving their music a timeless quality.

Their new album ‘Neo Noir’ was recorded over several months and features nine original compositions. Released in July 2025, ‘Neo Noir’ captures the band in exciting and vibrant form, and sounds both contemporary and fresh - and quite unlike anybody else.

Wasted Youth’s penultimate gig this year is at The Jericho Tavern in Oxford on Friday, Nov 28. A well-established rock ‘n’ roll venue and the place where the likes of Radiohead, Supergrass, Ride and Foals, first honed their sound. Oxford bands The Kokroachez and Indigo Seal are our special guests for the evening, and seeing both bands is highly recommended, so get there early and you won’t be disappointed.

Doors open at 7.30, with Indigo Seal onstage at 8pm, The Kokroachez onstage at 8.45pm, and Wasted Youth close the show, appearing onstage at 9.40pm.

Happy Music for Happy People, wherever you are.