Following the release of their acclaimed debut single ‘Bow & Arrows’ on Another Music=Another Kitchen Records, earlier this year; West London five piece, them:youth return with their second single ‘Halo’ on celebrated independent ‘Dirty Boots Records’ on the 28th September.
Breathing fresh life into the word ‘anthem’, ‘Halo’ is a commanding and uplifting call to arms addressing the constant struggle for wanting more out of life. With an undeniable, rousing and infectious chorus, audiences will be singing long after the band exit the stage.
Echoing the driven sound and energy of the likes of New Order, Primal Scream and Underworld; ‘Halo’ began life as a heavy dance number with direct inspiration drawn from the likes of DJ Shadow, Aphex Twin and the more guitar based sounds of The Jesus and Mary Chain. Written by lead singer Mark Buckle and lead guitarist and vocalist Ilan Hartogh, further influences came courtesy of The Clash and Rolling Stones, attributing to the distinctive keys that can be heard throughout the track.
Defining the very essence and ethos of them:youth, ‘Halo’ has one foot firmly on the dance floor and the other on the festival stage.
To get the full them:youth experience and hear ‘Halo’ in all its glory, catch the band live at one of the following dates:
Fri 2nd Oct Club NME, KOKO, London
Sat 3rd Oct Lennons, Southampton
Sun 4th Oct The Flapper, Birmingham
Mon 5th Oct Portland Arms, Cambridge
Tues 7th Oct King Tuts, Glasgow *main support to the Detachments
Weds 8th Oct Cockpit, Leeds
Thurs 9th Oct The Masque, Liverpool
Fri 10th Oct Stealth (Club night), Nottingham
‘Halo’ will be available on download and limited CD with additional Ski Bunny remix.
them:youth are: Mark Buckle – Vocals; Paul Buckle – Drums; Ilan Hartogh - Guitars, Vocals/ Synth; Allan Mcbride – Guitars & Percussion; Luke Burton - Bass Guitar
them:youth - the official website
them:youth on MySpace Music 
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