A TIMELESS TAKE
ON ETHEREAL FOLK POP
BIOGRAPHY
Lost//Youth has entered a new era. Originally known for their electrifying blend of 90s alt-rock grit and 70s classic influence, the South African duo now turns to a more intimate, acoustic sound.
At the heart of the project is Alanna Joy’s crystalline, ethereal vocals—raw, emotive, and hauntingly beautiful—paired with Faghri Hendricks’ intricate guitar work, weaving modern alt-acoustic riffs with timeless nostalgia. This shift allows them to explore storytelling in its purest form, bringing a fresh vulnerability to their music while maintaining the emotional depth they have become known for.
Though their sound has taken on a new form, the essence of Lost//Youth remains—honest, evocative, and ever-evolving. This acoustic chapter is a new way to connect, stripping everything back to let the songs breathe. Whether this is a momentary shift or the beginning of something bigger, one thing is certain: Lost//Youth continues to create music that lingers long after the last note fades.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
EDITORIAL PLAYLIST FEATURES
Apple Music
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7 x songs on New Music Daily
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4 x songs on Mzansi Indie
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3 x songs on New In Alternative
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1 x song on Winter Warmers
Spotify​
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2 x songs on SA Rock
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1 x song on SAlt
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1 x song on New Music Fridays South Africa
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2 x song on Indie Go

TV & RADIO
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2 x Performances on SABC Expresso Show (South Africa)
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1 x Number one on 5FM Indie Chart
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1 x Number one on Mix FM Top 40 chart
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4 x Songs on Mix FM Top 40 chart
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Interview on BBC Radio 4 for 'Soul Music'
PERFORMANCES
OPENED FOR
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SA Tattoo Convention (2024)
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​4 x South African tours (2021-2023)
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Southern Mail Family Festival (2023)
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Smoking Dragon Festival (2022)
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Misty Waters Festival (2022)
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SOS (Save Our Stages) South Africa (2021)
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Sean Koch
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Taxi Violence
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The Plastics
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Jesse Clegg
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Retro Dizzy
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Beast
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Prime Circle
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Robin Auld
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Majozi
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Albert Frost
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Runaway Nuns
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Ruff Majik