Reptile Youth is a Danish electronic rock duo from Aarhus, Denmark, formed in 2009 by Mads Damsgaard Kristiansen and Esben Valløe. Initially performing under the name Reptile & Retard, they gained attention for their energetic live performances. Their first studio album Reptile Youth was released in 2012 on the German label hfn music, produced by David M. Allen. Their sound, blending elements from indie, pop, rock, punk, and electro, was showcased through singles like "Speeddance" and "Black Swan Born White". Their second album, Rivers That Run for a Sea That Is Gone, was released in 2014. They achieved significant popularity in China, earning them notable media coverage. Their discography also includes the album Away (2015) and the singles "Be My Yoko Ono" and "JJ".
