A WRITTEN INTERVIEW WITH DECREPIT YOUTHS

Decrepit Youths

Decrepit Youths are an alternative rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne. Formed in 2023, they’ve quickly built a loyal following with just a handful of singles. Their latest EP 'Love Psycho Kill Machine' dropped in early 2025 and have cemented their reputation as one of the city’s most exciting new acts.

Band History and Formation

For those who haven’t heard of Decrepit Youths yet, how would you describe your sound in three words?

HIGH OCTANE ROCK

How did the band come together, and what inspired the name Decrepit Youths?

Myself and Connor were in separate bands but we decided to form a band after we started song-writing together and we liked the direction the music was going. The band’s name was inspired by the fact that we are all older but still youthful at heart.

Alt-rock is such a broad genre — what influences shaped your unique style?

We’ve been described as metalcore, nu-metal, alt-rock. We’re influenced by all these genres as well as Pop, Electronic and orchestral music. Hopefully this comes across in our music.

Love Psycho Kill Machine EP

Your Love Psycho Kill Machine EP was an instant hook for us — what’s the origin story behind that title?

Connor had already came up with this song hook for another track but once we had this new idea down we decided to use this it the vocal hook. I remember showing Connor the track one night and those were the first 4 words he came out with haha you can ask him where that inspiration came from! lol

When you were writing this EP, did you know it was going to have such a high-energy, hype-driven sound?

Every song we write we always approach with an open mind but I think that our sound is generally high energy, fast paced and loud no matter what we write!

Which track from the EP is your personal favourite to play live, and why?

“Monster in Me” is fun because it has some cool call and response style vocals between me and Connor. Jump is also a proper banger and it’s one of our favourite guitar riffs.

Were there any songs that almost didn’t make the final cut but ended up becoming fan favourites?

Fabric took a while to piece together as it was our first rock “ballad” but the chorus ended up being one of the band’s favourites.

The EP’s energy is contagious — how do you capture that same raw feeling in the studio that you deliver on stage?

We have a great producer who knows his stuff and can get the raw tone of amps and guitars. In terms of performance in the studio you just need to put your entire body into the vocals as this energy will reflect in the final song.

PR & Working With SanPR

You worked with SanPR for the EP’s March release — what made you choose them for your campaign?

We were recommended them and seen they had worked with Rituals who are another North East based Rock band.

How did SanPR’s work help amplify the reach and hype of Love Psycho Kill Machine?

We got a lot of independent radio play as well and magazine reviews online.

Did they push you into any unexpected opportunities, interviews, or audiences you hadn’t reached before?

We featured in a magazine which was stocked in WHSmith.

Looking back, what’s the biggest difference between releasing music independently and releasing it with a PR team behind you?

You get a lot more coverage across more independent outlets across the UK.

If you could give one piece of advice to another band considering working with PR, what would it be?

Focus more on social media like Instagram and TikTok. This is where you get noticed now.

Creative Themes & Lyrics

The EP feels both chaotic and calculated — what’s your process for balancing intensity with melody?

We add intensity because we like high energy music but we also feel like it’s important to have a catchy melody so that the listener can sing back the hooks and it draws them in.

Where do you draw lyrical inspiration from? Are your songs more fictional storytelling or drawn from personal experiences?

We tend to write vocals that are very metaphorical and usually draw from own personal experience.

Were there any non-musical inspirations — like films, books, or art — that influenced the sound or aesthetic of the EP?

Monster in Me was written based around the story Jekyll and Hyde.

Live Shows & Fan Connection

What’s the most unforgettable moment you’ve had on stage since releasing the EP?

The crowd singing along and shouting back the vocals to Love Psycho Kill Machine.

Have you noticed any changes in the crowd’s energy since Love Psycho Kill Machine dropped?

The last gig we played at the Cluny the crowd were awesome.

And lastly, the most important question of all:

If Love Psycho Kill Machine was a movie, what genre would it be and who would direct it?Horror for sure! Directed by George Romero.

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