The Haunted Youth @ Pinkpop 2026

Indie Pop Synth-pop Belgium
The Haunted Youth

Bio

The Haunted Youth is a Belgian band known for their dreamy, melancholic soundscapes and introspective lyrics, drawing comparisons to acts like MGMT and Tame Impala.

AI Rating

7

AI Summary

The Haunted Youth has been praised for their lush, atmospheric production and emotionally resonant performances, making them a standout in the dream pop genre.

Festival Bio (English)

Boys Cry Too is tattooed on the arm of Joachim Liebens and it is also the title of the second album by his band The Haunted Youth. The Belgian frontman knows all about crying as mental struggles have followed him since childhood. He disarms his demons with dreamy layered indie rock and lyrics that pull no punches. Melancholy like The Cure hypnotic like The War On Drugs but above all deeply The Haunted Youth a band to fall in love with instantly.

Details

Number in Act

5

Front Person Gender

♂️ Male

Front Person of Color

No

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