Hidden Youth release raw and reflective new single ‘Promises’

Leeds-based emo-punk outfit Hidden Youth return with their most personal release yet, Promises’, a cathartic burst of emotional tension and melodic grit. Drawing influence from ’90s and early 2000s emo pioneers like Texas Is the Reason, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Jawbreaker, the track blends soaring guitar lines with introspective lyricism rooted in lived experience.

Written by vocalist Jake Poll, ‘Promises’ delves into the emotional landscape of growing up care-experienced and the lasting complexities that ripple through relationships. It’s a song about relinquishing control, facing discomfort, and finding peace in acceptance, delivered with the urgency and vulnerability that defines the genre’s best.

Made up of members from bands like Nai Harvest, D-Rail, Beecher, and Eighty Six, Hidden Youth combine seasoned musicianship with heartfelt storytelling, crafting punk songs that carry both weight and melody.