“As a debut collection, 'Silhouettes' shows considerable confidence. Youth in Government understand how to make scale without sacrificing intimacy, and how to draw from familiar influences without becoming trapped by them. Their music may look backwards towards a more familiar direction, but the combination feels purposeful rather than simply nostalgic.

Overall, 'Silhouettes' is an assured introduction from a duo with a clear instinct for mood, melody and emotional space. Youth in Government have created a record that can feel vast without becoming distant, and reflective without losing its pulse.

The shapes may remain partly obscured, but the world around them is already coming vividly into view.” - Mystic Sons

Christopher Mathews-Larsen: Lead Vocals, Electric Rhythm and Lead Guitars, Ebow, Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitar, Synths, Percussion
Trae Tomko: Drums, Backing Vocals, Percussion
Sam Cooper: Electric Rhythm Guitar
Annemarie Guske: Backing Vocals
Erin Snedecor: Cello