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Defiance Of Youth is a loud, reckless, unapologetic anthem for the people who never fit clean boxes. It’s not trying to teach a lesson or make sense — it’s about noise, release, and screaming the same word until the walls shake. Built on raw energy, chant-along hooks, and zero apologies, this track is for late nights, bad decisions, and laughing at the fact that none of us really have it figured out. If you hate it, it’ll still be stuck in your head by tomorrow.

If you’ve ever screamed just to feel something, this one’s for you.

🔹 Title: Defiance Of Youth
🔹 Artist: John Lockhart
🔹 Style: Punk-infused rock / chaotic anthem
🔹 BPM: Mid-tempo | Mood: Reckless, loud, unapologetic

This song isn’t about being right — it’s about being real.
Too loud. Too wrong. Too gone. Amen.

🔁 If this hits you, please like, repost, comment, and share it with the friends who will scream it with you at full volume.

🎧 Explore more: @johnlockhartmusic
💿 Available on all major platforms via DistroKid

If you like this song, please share it and help get it out there — every repost and listen truly matters.

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Released by:
JLM Records
Release date:
15 November 2025
P-line:
℗ 2025 John Lockhart Music (JLM)

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The two-piece indie-rock outfit Old Mervs, from Kojonup, WA return with their first new single of 2023, 'Sweetheart' and the first glimpse at the band's next era. Taking cues from blissed-out Californian faves Sunroom to the classic indie feels of fellow Aussies DMA's,
'Sweetheart' was born out of a writing trip the band took in Denmark, WA.
With no pressure or deadlines hanging over their heads, the band put their minds to sculpting their next batch of music. 'Sweetheart' emerged from a few different song ideas that would then be stitched together alongside producer Dave Parkin at Black Bird Studios to create the final cut. Lyrically, it takes aim at those friends that constantly flake on plans, while also acknowledging that we all do that sometimes.
Tight, propulsive, and ever so fun, 'Sweetheart' feels like a classic Mervs cut, but powered by a new focus and intention. The first of much more to come, 'Sweetheart' is another home run from one of the country's fastest rising bands.
"This track came from a writing session we did on the south coast of
WA last summer." says vocalist/guitarist David House. "We wanted some more fast-paced singalong styled songs for our live set, so whilst writing we were trying to imagine how it would sit in a live show. It definitely feels like a very classic old Mervs sounding track and that's intentional. Crunchy guitars and big choruses are too much fun to be missing from our catalogue."

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