“Full of fun and humour yet brimming with wisdom and pathos” Single Review: The Young Playthings - Shes A Rebel

The Young Playthings play the very best sort of indie-pop; full of fun and humour yet also brimming with wisdom and pathos. Think of The Pastels and you’re nearly there. This is intelligent and sensitive, yet stops short at being too whimsical. The Young Playthings know how to have fun. She’s a Rebel is a straight up indie-punk love song, with dual vocals, harmonies and a fantastic hook. Stretch Your Arms Out To The Dutch is a slower, more nostalgic track about memories and drunken exploits, whilst You’re the One sounds like The Jam with falsettos. Their new single Yr So Fit (For Me) is out on Smalltown America in May. I can’t wait.

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