Young Knives are an English indie rock band from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of young knaves, which was found by the band when rummaging through a book.
The band was originally named Simple Pastoral Existence but this name only lasted until they split for a few years from 1997 to 1999, at which time they renamed themselves Ponyclub. The name Ponyclub was changed when they got their first record deal because there was already an artist in existence n...