Lust For Youth is a Danish-Swedish electronic duo formed by Hannes Norrvide and later joined by Malthe Fischer, based in Copenhagen. Initially a solo project by Norrvide in the early 2010s, Lust For Youth began with raw, lo-fi production, which Pitchfork described as “scrappy cold wave production that is both intelligent and infectious.” Early releases like Solar Flare, Growing Seeds, and the 2013 single Chasing The Light showcased this cold, minimalist aesthetic, where melodic elements emerged amidst layers of tape hiss and noise.
In the early fall of 2013, the project expanded as Fischer joined, steering Lust For Youth toward a more melodic, synth-driven sound. This shift defined their 2014 album, International, which introduced a brighter, more polished soundscape. That same year, Loke Rahbek briefly joined, creating a trio that produced International (2014) and Compassion (2016).
Praised for its stadium-sized, emotionally charged melodies, Compassion marked a new level of sonic sophistication for the group. After Rahbek’s departure, Norrvide and Fischer continued as a duo. Their self-titled album, Lust For Youth (2019), was celebrated as “bold and bright,” solidifying their place in modern synth-pop, though recent releases indicate a move beyond that label. In 2022 and 2023, the duo released the singles Accidental Win, Giorgia and Blue Suzuki.
Lust For Youth and Croatian Amor have joined in collaboration to bring the record All Worlds into the world, out March 7th, 2025.