For their first new original since their debut album BIG THANK, King Youngblood returns with “garden of conviction.”

It’s the first look at what comes after a massive year: a ground-breaking month-long national tour, explosive sets at their Seattle and Portland Black & Loud Fest shows, and a whole wave of new music, visuals, and projects on deck.

Led by founder, bandleader, and guitarist Cameron Lavi-Jones, King Youngblood has become one of the most undeniable forces rising out of the Pacific Northwest. The band built its reputation on electrifying, take-no-prisoners performances, intentional songwriting, and a mission bigger than music — championing alternative Black artists through the Jack Daniel’s–sponsored Black & Loud Fest, now expanding nationally. Their sound blends Seattle’s alt-rock and grunge legacy with focused afro-punk energy and a live show known for leaving rooms breathless.

“garden of conviction” marks the beginning of the next chapter.

Tag-teaming with fellow north-end rockstar Justin Harden, the band nearly burns down the foliage with unbridled catharsis, unapologetic lyricism, and a taste of what’s yet to come. Justin’s raw, emotional delivery — known from his breakout singles and rising presence across Seattle venues — cuts straight through the track, locking in with King Youngblood’s wall of sound in a way that feels both effortless and explosive.

This is the start of a new era.
Hit play, turn it up, and tell us what hits you first.