Biography
Carnival Youth is a critically acclaimed indie pop/indie rock band formed in Rīga, Latvia, in 2012. Renowned for their energetic performances, memorable melodies, and distinctive blend of guitar riffs, synthesizer textures, and dual-vocal harmonies, they are recognized as one of the Baltic region's most successful musical exports.
The band gained recognition with their debut EP Never Have Enough in 2014, followed by the award-winning album No Clouds Allowed. Their international breakthrough came in 2016 when they received the European Border Breakers Award (EBBA) and the Eurosonic Public Choice Award at Eurosonic Noorderslag in the Netherlands. These achievements led to extensive performances at major festivals and venues across Europe, including recurring headline appearances at Latvia's Positivus Festival.
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Carnival Youth's discography reflects their versatility, featuring lyrics in both English and Latvian. Notable releases include Propeller (2016), Vienā vilcienā (2017), and Good Luck (2019), recorded in Brazil with producer Chris Zane. In 2020, they launched the Naivais ku-kū multimedia project, reimagining classic Latvian film soundtracks for modern audiences. After this project, they released Labākā doma pasaulē, further establishing their reputation as a dynamic presence in contemporary indie music.
Current members:
Edgars Kaupers - guitars, vocals;
Roberts Vanags - keyboards, vocals;
Kristiāns Kosītis (Idille) - bass;
Emīls Kaupers - drums, vocals.
Former members:
Aleksis Luriņš (Nesen) - bass, guitars;
Matīss Kļaviņš - bass.
http://www.carnivalyouth.lv
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