20 years on from the recording of their number 1 single ‘Forever Young’, beloved Sydney band Youth Group announcing new signing to Impressed Recordings, drop their new single ‘The Joke‘, and announce a national run of headline shows to support their new album ‘Big Whoop’, released 19^th September 2025.

‘The Joke’ is classic Youth Group: a deftly observed story of growing up in the Sydney suburbs set to a soaring melody and a jangly, driving sound. 

The forthcoming record Big Whoop combines this familiar Youth Group magic with some new explorations into a more dance-rock feel – as previewed on the 2024 single ‘Siberia’ – with journeys into a dark synth and beats world with long-time friend and producer Wayne Connolly. It’s a fresh approach for Youth Group and some say their best record yet.