Kjells Bänk, a young band hailing from Skellefteå, Sweden, have wasted no time following up their debut EP with their first full-length album, The Miserable Youth of Our Time. The title seems like a cheeky invitation to cynical boomers, perhaps daring them to recall the angst and passion of their own youth.

Kjells Bänk aren’t the type to wait around for change — they take action, churning out punk rock with alt-rock influences. Their ability to craft infectious melodies, especially in the album’s powerful first half, is seriously impressive.

The Miserable Youth of Our Time is out now on vinyl via Grönpeppar Records.

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