kid’s don’t smoke - seventeen [ep]

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Some songs feel like memories before they've even happened. That bittersweet feeling lies at the heart of seventeen, the debut EP from Austrian indie sensation Kids don't smoke. Across six tracks, undeniably catchy synths, shimmering indie rock, and personal songwriting capture the uncertainty, excitement, and nostalgia of growing up—celebrating friendships, change, and the fleeting moments that end up defining us.

Behind Kids don't smoke is Jan Brunner, who moved from Tyrol to Vienna in his early twenties. After releasing his first self-produced songs online, his music quickly found an audience. Debut single "Headlights" reached No. 1 on Austria's FM4 charts, while follow-up "black out" organically gained traction among teenage listeners in the US through social media. The song's reach expanded even further when actor Hudson Williams, star of the acclaimed series Heated Rivalry, featured it in his New Year's post alongside his resolution to quit smoking.

Since then, Kids don't smoke has quietly established himself as one of the most promising new acts in the indie sphere. Songs like "black out" and "Headlights" have shaped a distinctive sound that balances rebellion with hope, pairing infectious melodies with emotional unpretentious honesty.

With seventeen, that artistic identity comes fully into focus. The EP feels like the soundtrack to late-night drives, the last warm evenings of summer, or standing on the edge of an uncertain future.

Rather than dwelling on heartbreak or anxiety, Kids don't smoke embraces vulnerability with warmth and sincerity, creating songs that resonate because they feel unmistakably real.

The project has grown just as naturally on stage. What began as a solo project has evolved into a full live band, bringing a fresh energy to every performance. Support shows for Sharktank, a sold-out hometown headline show in Vienna, and an appearance at Budapest’s renowned Sziget Festival underline a career that is steadily gaining momentum.

Rather than announcing himself with a grand statement, seventeen offers something more enduring: a collection of songs for anyone caught between nostalgia and new beginnings, navigating an increasingly overwhelming world one day at a time.