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Parisian duo Kids Return have released their brand new single ‘Teenage Dreams’ via Ekler/HR/Virgin/Fiction and announced their upcoming album ‘1997’, due for release on April 4th.
A striking blend of nostalgia and intensity, the track tells the story of a shattered friendship, moving from resentment to acceptance. ‘Teenage Dreams’ introduces a fresh, finely crafted sound that marks a new direction for the duo, blending baggy rhythms, powerful gospel choirs, and noisy guitar riffs. The raw energy and meticulous production make this a standout track from their ever impressive discography.
The single arrives alongside the announcement of their upcoming album, ‘1997’, set for release this spring. Infused with the essence of 90s Britpop and French Touch, their forthcoming record cements Kids Return as frontrunners in the revival of these iconic genres, whilst adding their own signature flair.
Speaking on the new single, Kids Return said: “This is the song that took us the longest to complete. It went through multiple versions and different shapes before becoming what it is today. We built it, rebuilt it, always taking a step back and letting the music guide us where it wanted to go. The track is divided into two parts, just like the lyrics – first the bitterness of a betrayed friendship, then the moment of finding peace with it.”
2025 marked the beginning of the band’s European tour, which includes an upcoming headline performance at L’Olympia, Paris on May 14th, and shows at iconic UK venues including Band On The Wall in Manchester and Hangar34 in Liverpool. The duo also just completed their performance at Camden’s The Roundhouse in London, playing their electrifying set to an enchanted, vibrant crowd.
The duo have garnered attention from top-tier tastemaker press, recently running interviews with Clash Magazine and The Independent, alongside the likes of Flaunt Magazine and GQ France.
With an abundance of charm, rhythm and suave, Kids Return are set to take 2025 by storm. Don’t miss their journey – listen to ‘Teenage Dreams’ now and get ready for ‘1997’.
ABOUT KIDS RETURN:
Born in 1997, close friends Adrien and Clément both grew up at the dawn of the new millennium, with its fantasies and disillusions. The year of their birth is also marked by a musical effervescence – the French Touch and the rise of Britpop: two major movements that would infuse their first recordings two decades later.
In 2022, Kids Return released their first album ‘Forever Melodies’ which began their adventure. In just a few months, the duet transitioned from a filmed live session at the legendary Motorbass studio, to sold-out shows at highly prestigious Paris venues including La Maroquinerie and La Cigale. The band went on tour the US, from Los Angeles to Montreal, including a very special night playing at the iconic Red Rocks amphitheater in the heart of Colorado. The two friends then jetted all the way to Tokyo to perform on the Summer Sonic stage in 2023, Japan’s most important festival. Several awards and events have embellished their rise in the industry, including representing France at Eurosonic where the band received an MME Award, two invitations at the famous French TV program Quotidien (awarded as the Best New Music Act of 2023), and multiple collaborations with luxury fashion house Saint Laurent.
Album Tracklist:
1. First Choice
2. All Yours Now
3. Teenage Dreams
4. So Good Alone
5. My Hero
6. Who Knows?
7. Time To Time
8. Welcome To My Life (Feat. Sasha Frantz)
9. Perfect Lover
10. The Seattle Boat
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