Cruel Youth is a band fronted by Teddy Sinclair, who previously recorded two solo albums under the name Natalia Kills.[1] In 2016, Sinclair started the band with her husband, Willy Moon. The band's first extended play (EP), +30mg, was released on September 16, 2016.[2]
Cruel Youth | |
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| Genres | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Disgrace |
| Members |
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| Website | cruelyouthxo.com |
Career edit
2015–present: Formation, +30mg, and upcoming debut album edit
Following their removal from the New Zealand version of The X Factor in 2015, Sinclair and Moon relocated to the United States. During that year they began to experiment with music, ultimately forming the band Cruel Youth.[3] Their first release was "Mr. Watson", which was uploaded to the band's Soundcloud in February 2016. The first official single from the band, "Diamond Days" produced by Paro, was released on April 15, 2016. Paro also helped Sinclair and Moon write "I Don't Love You", a track from Cruel Youth's debut extended play (EP) +30mg. "Mr. Watson" was released as a single on May 20 and a video was released the following month.[4] Following the video, Sinclair announced the band would be releasing an EP later that year. On September 7, the band released the single "Hatefuck" and announced the EP would be released on September 16.[5][failed verification] The following day, the official album art was released. In a statement to fans, Sinclair wrote, "Finally, after months of playing and perfecting our EP, +30mg is complete! And now we want you to hear it... With the EP comes our latest single, 'Hatefuck', a buzzing ballad I wrote about some of my very lowest moments. Of all the drugs, love is the worst. It seems to come with a set of handcuffs but no key. Some people hit rock bottom, some people crash right through and keep falling down - that was me, and if what came out of it was this song then it was certainly worth it."[6] An official track list for the EP was released later that day. Fashion designer Tom Ford used the song "Diamond Days" in a 2016 runway show.[7] The music video premiered on September 28, 2016. Prior to the release of the EP, Sinclair announced via her Twitter account that the name for the EP would be Cowboys and Angels, but it was subsequently changed to +30mg. In September 2016, Cruel Youth announced they would be joining Kiiara for a US tour beginning in Los Angeles, and finishing in New York City.
In 2018, Cruel Youth released the non-album singles "Devil in Paradise" and "Portrait of a Female".[8] In 2022, the band released the single "Mr. Badman" for the soundtrack of The Invitation.
In 2023, the band released the non-album single "Sunny", a cover of the same-titled song by Bobby Hebb.
In 2024, the band is expected to release their debut studio album.
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
| Title | Details |
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| TBA |
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Extended plays edit
| Title | Details |
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| +30mg |
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Singles edit
- As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Diamond Days" | 2016 | +30mg |
| "Mr. Watson" | ||
| "Hatefuck" | ||
| "Devil in Paradise" | 2018 | non-album singles |
| "Portrait of a Female" | ||
| "Mr. Badman" | 2022 | |
| "Sunny" | 2023 |
- As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Hush" (Holywater featuring Cruel Youth) |
2017 | non-album single |
| "Part VII" (Prequell featuring Cruel Youth) |
The Future Comes Before | |
| "Too Long" (Nurko featuring Cruel Youth) |
2023 | non-album single |
References edit
- ^ Emma Clayton (7 April 2006). "Natalia's rapping delight". Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "Buzz Alert! Teddy Sinclair is back with Cruel Youth - new EP out on 09.16 — New York City". Nyc.thedelimagazine.com. 2016-09-02. Archived from the original on 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
- ^ Robbie Daw (2016-02-18). "Natalia Kills Resurfaces As Cruel Youth: Listen To New Song "Mr. Watson"". Idolator.com. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
- ^ "Cruel Youth | Free Listening on SoundCloud". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
- ^ "Cruel Youth on Twitter: "Our EP is close to being finished but we're still working on it...Name & release date coming soon..."". Twitter. 2016-08-10. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
- ^ [1][permanent dead link]
- ^ "Check out Tom Ford's Fall/Winter 2016 fashion show for in-season inspiration". LA Times. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
- ^ "Cruel Youth – Portrait of a Female". Euphoriazine.com. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2022.