Fronted by Latin American migrant Diego Bracho, The Youth Play stands as compelling evidence of the vibrant and diverse future of British guitar music. As nationalism unfortunately rises, the band proudly champions multiculturalism, with a poignant hope that Diego can secure his continued stay in the UK.
Today, they unveil their new single, “Last Day On Earth,” a precursor to their forthcoming EP, someday, forever, due out August 15th. Previous tracks from The Youth Play have garnered significant support from major platforms and publications, including Apple Music, KEXP, NME, DIY, The Line Of Best Fit, Official Charts, and CLASH, alongside multiple plays from BBC 6 Music and Radio X.
Of the track, Diego explains,
A song that looks into a journey of self discovery and the adversities of chasing the dream, resolving with the idea that nothing matters, everything dies, today could be your last day so might as well do what we want. It has this almost hypnotic pattern that is constantly evolving, and filled with hope even in its darkest points.
Diego Bracho’s journey to music was anything but conventional. Raised in Mexico City, he initially pursued a career as an environmental scientist in Barcelona, developing bioplastics from food waste. However, disillusionment set in as he witnessed corporate interests stifle meaningful progress. Frustrated by the slow pace of change, Bracho pivoted to music, convinced it held greater power to reach audiences, inspire action, and create impact. His background as the son of a working-class Mexican and an Argentinian refugee deeply infuses his DNA—and his lyrics—with themes of migration, reinvention, and resistance.
Both Diego and bassist Alex made the significant decision to leave their 9-to-5 careers to formally study and pursue music, leading to their meeting with younger bandmates Harrison and Fin. It was within the halls of ICMP (Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) that The Youth Play truly took shape. Here, Diego’s distinctive songwriting began to merge with a powerful array of British influences, notably drawing from shoegaze pioneers like Slowdive, The Jesus & Mary Chain, and My Bloody Valentine.
