Teenage Joans have been building toward this sound for a while. “Bandits,” the Adelaide pop-punk duo’s new single, pairs their signature urgency with a country-tinged edge that opens up their sonic range without softening anything that made them worth paying attention to in the first place.
Written during a beachside writing trip in early 2025, the track captures the reckless loyalty of an all-consuming romance. Bonnie and Clyde as a reference point, blind devotion as the emotional engine. “We really wanted to blend a country vibe with our classic pop punk,” the band explains. “The song is about feeling an intense connection to someone, so much so that you would do anything for them and rule out the worst because you love them so much.”
Teenage Joans emerged in 2018 and have spent the years since building a fanbase through relentless touring and live shows that consistently turn new audiences into loyal ones. They’ve shared stages with Foo Fighters, Sum 41, and Sleeping with Sirens, and toured globally while remaining fiercely independent throughout.
The UK tour is underway now, running through mid-May with dates in Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, London, and Brighton’s The Great Escape festival. It’s a tight, well-routed run that puts the band in front of exactly the right rooms.
“Bandits” is out now.
Upcoming UK Tour Dates:
5 May — Glasgow — Nice n Sleazy
6 May — Leeds — The Key Club
8 May — Birmingham — The Sunflower Lounge
9 May — Bristol — Rough Trade
12 May — London — The Black Heart
13-16 May — Brighton — The Great Escape