Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers were just four 15-year-old friends in Canberra who decided they wanted to rock after watching a Richard Linklater film at a sleepover. Forming a band on a whim, they became one of Australia's most exciting acts - despite being told by adults that their punk attitude made them sound like "early twenties" musicians.
Their early days were filled with playing pubs and venues under the assumption that they were older, while having backpacks and eating lemonade from their rider. However, as their band grew bigger and gained attention, the teenagers dealt with impostor syndrome, when huge crowds showed up to see them play.
"We didn't do this because we want to become the biggest band in the world or we want to become famous," said bassist Jaida Stephenson. "It's just fun playing shows with our besties." Their debut album, 2023's I Love You, was more polished and received critical acclaim, including winning Best Breakthrough Artist at the Aria awards.
The band has now opened for Foo Fighters on their Australian tour and Pearl Jam in the US, which they say helped them grow as musicians. Their new album, Glory, is set to be released in November and sounds grander than anything they've done before, with a darker and synthy sound.
"We're actual professional musicians now," said guitarist Scarlett McKahey. "We're legit." The transition from being four friends to a professional band has been smooth for the group, who have learned to stand their ground in the music industry.
Their early days were filled with playing pubs and venues under the assumption that they were older, while having backpacks and eating lemonade from their rider. However, as their band grew bigger and gained attention, the teenagers dealt with impostor syndrome, when huge crowds showed up to see them play.
"We didn't do this because we want to become the biggest band in the world or we want to become famous," said bassist Jaida Stephenson. "It's just fun playing shows with our besties." Their debut album, 2023's I Love You, was more polished and received critical acclaim, including winning Best Breakthrough Artist at the Aria awards.
The band has now opened for Foo Fighters on their Australian tour and Pearl Jam in the US, which they say helped them grow as musicians. Their new album, Glory, is set to be released in November and sounds grander than anything they've done before, with a darker and synthy sound.
"We're actual professional musicians now," said guitarist Scarlett McKahey. "We're legit." The transition from being four friends to a professional band has been smooth for the group, who have learned to stand their ground in the music industry.
... they went from playing pubs with backpacks to opening for big names? it's cool that they're having fun and growing as musicians, but isn't there something fishy about a 15-yr-old band getting all that attention? 
like, are their parents involved in the music industry or something? 
. yeah, maybe they didn't exactly have a conventional path to success but who cares? they've got talent, they've worked hard and they're living their dream, which is way more inspiring than some old dude in his 40s complaining about the 'state' of music 
. besides, all this fuss about impostor syndrome just sounds like people trying too hard to make them seem relatable 
. let's just enjoy the music and give these kids a break 
they went from having a sleepover movie night 2 playing gigs & it's insane how far they've come! 
i love how they're staying true 2 themselves & not letting the music industry get 2 their heads. being part of Foo Fighters & Pearl Jam's tour must've been a game changer 4 them, but it's rad that they're keeping things chill & focused on having fun 
& who cares if ppl think they're older or younger? at the end of the day, music is about expression & passion. can't wait 2 hear their new album Glory! 
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. And opening for Foo Fighters and Pearl Jam on their tours? 
That's just incredible! Can't wait to listen to Glory and see what this new album has in store for us