Norwich’s finest indie-punk exports Youth Killed It are back, and they’ve got a bone to pick with our future robot overlords. Their latest single, “AI Killer”, has just dropped via Kycker, and it’s a properly relatable bit of songwriting for anyone worried about being replaced by a line of code.
While the band usually brings the high-octane “beat punk” energy that’s seen them share stages with the likes of Soft Play and Kid Kapichi, they’ve stripped things back for this one. “AI Killer” is an acoustic-led track that leans into the cultural panic surrounding artificial intelligence. It’s got that classic YKI dry wit, but there’s a genuine undercurrent of anxiety about what technology is doing to creative identity. Frontman Jack Murphy tackles the fear of obsolescence head-on, delivering lines about the fragility of being an artist in a world of algorithms with his signature “social hand grenade” delivery.
Despite the dystopian subject matter, the track isn’t all doom and gloom. It’s got a scrappy, human feel to it that purposefully contrasts with the cold efficiency of AI. There’s even a cheeky, self-deprecating nod to the future, with the band hoping the machines “remember I was always nice to computers” when the uprising finally happens. It’s a bit of modern folk-punk that feels incredibly “now,” proving that human emotion still has the edge over anything a server can spit out.
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The band – comprising Paul Gaul, Joel Mullin, Jack Murphy, and Danny De-Ara Torres – are gearing up for a busy 2026. After a massive run that included spots at 2000 Trees and supporting The Reytons at Wembley, they’re hitting the road again this spring. You can catch them at the following UK dates:
- 17th April – The Waterfront, Norwich
- 6th May – O2 Academy Islington, London
- 7th May – Heartbreakers, Southampton
- 8th May – The Prince Albert, Brighton
- 15th May – The Jacaranda Club, Liverpool
- 16th May – Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield
Their latest EP, Are You Having A Good Time (Pt. 1), is also available now on all the usual streaming platforms. If you fancy a night of conga lines, dad dancing, and proper tunes, you know where to go.
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