The Haunted Youth
Joachim Liebens' project, wrapping lonely, melancholic songs in hazy synths and washed-out guitars, first heard at length on the debut 'Dawn of the Freak'.
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About The Haunted Youth
The Haunted Youth started as a bedroom recording project by Joachim Liebens in Belgium, and the 2021 single 'Teen Rebel' drew wide attention at home before he assembled a band to play the songs live. The music leans on shoegaze and dream pop, with slow-building tracks, reverb-heavy guitars and murmured vocals that sit low in the mix.
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What festivals is The Haunted Youth playing in 2027?
The Haunted Youth is booked at 1 festival we cover: Best Kept Secret 2027.
Is The Haunted Youth on tour?
Yes. The Haunted Youth has 4 shows listed, from Glasgow, UK on Dec 1, 2026 to Merksem (Antwerpen), Belgium on Mar 25, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is The Haunted Youth playing Best Kept Secret 2027?
Yes, The Haunted Youth is on the Best Kept Secret 2027 lineup, June 11–13, 2027 at Beekse Bergen, Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands.
What kind of music does The Haunted Youth play?
The Haunted Youth plays alternative.
Who is in The Haunted Youth?
The Haunted Youth is Nick Caers (drums), Stef Castro (bass), Joachim Liebens (guitar, lead vocals), Hanne Smets (keyboards) and Tom Stokx (guitar).
When did The Haunted Youth form?
The Haunted Youth formed in Alken in 2020.
What was The Haunted Youth's first album?
The Haunted Youth's first album was Dawn of the Freak (2022). The latest is Boys Cry Too (2026).