
The American EBM duo Youth Code returns to the stage after a five-year hiatus and will bring their tour to Finland. The band will perform at On the Rocks in Helsinki on Thursday, June 11, and at G Livelab in Tampere on Friday, June 12.
Led by Sara Taylor and Ryan George, Youth Code’s music draws influences from the likes of New Order and Depeche Mode, but with a distinctly heavier and more aggressive edge. Their sound—blending synth-pop and dance rock—has been described as a volatile fusion of steely industrial and angst rooted in hardcore.
Released in spring 2025, the Yours, With Malice EP is colored by influences from ’90s industrial metal and machine groove. Captivating melodies and Sanford Parker’s powerful production—featuring finely tuned, floor-rattling drum sounds—drive the record forward. The making of the EP also marked a period of reflection for the band, as they considered their future and next steps.
The band gained significant popularity and critical acclaim prior to the pandemic. Their early releases, A Place to Stand (2014) and Commitment to Complications (2016), took Youth Code on tour with artists such as Chelsea Wolfe and Skinny Puppy, as well as to major arenas alongside My Chemical Romance and Nine Inch Nails.
In 2026, Youth Code celebrates its return with an extensive world tour. The band was last seen in Finland in 2018 as support for Carpenter Brut at The Circus in Helsinki, and now the duo steps into the spotlight for their first-ever headlining club shows in the country.
Cloakroom fee 3 € included in the ticket price.
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