Living on the spectrum
- david1170
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Rob David of Death of Youth joins Scream Therapy podcast host Jason Schreurs to talk about living on the spectrum and how it's affected his music, from hyper-fixation when writing songs to writer's block. Rob also reflects on how growing up with autism made him the target of bullies. The punk scene allowed him to open up and eventually feel comfortable being his authentic self.
Featured song clips:
Death of Youth - "Rumination" from Nothing Is the Same Anymore (Engineer Records, 2026)
La Dispute - "King Park" from Wildlife (No Sleep Records, 2011)
Death of Youth - "Nothing Is the Same Anymore" from Nothing Is the Same Anymore (Engineer Records, 2026)
Photo: Ajit Dutta
Death of Youth - Nothing Is The Same Anymore LP will be released via Engineer Records (UK), Cat’s Claw Records (UK Cassette Only), Sell The Heart Records (US), Remorse Records (France), Dancing Rabbit Records (Germany), Vina Records (Italy), and Pasidaryk Pats Records (Lithuania) on February 16, 2026. The record marks a defining moment for the band, it’s their first release as a full line-up and sees them expand on their emotionally charged sound with a renewed sense of urgency, depth, and conviction.
Pre-order a copy in the UK here: https://www.engineerrecords.com/product-page/death-of-youth-nothing-is-the-same-anymore-lp
The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it.
Order a copy in the UK here: https://www.earthislandbooks.com/product-page/scream-therapy-by-jason-schreurs