Akne Kid Joe is a German punk band from Nuremberg, formed in 2016 when members met at the local bar Arsch & Friedrich. Their first song "Alles bestens, danke" was recorded on a mobile phone and released via an online video platform. In March 2017, they self-released their debut EP Haste nich gesehn!, which led to a deal with Kidnap Music after gaining the attention of Pascow. Their first album, Karate Kid Joe, was released in 2018. The video for "Sarah (Frau, auch in ner Band)" featuring Alex Pascow highlighted women in subcultures and sparked debates within the punk scene. Subsequent albums include Die große Palmöllüge (2020) and Die Jungs von AKJ (2021). In 2022, Akne Kid Joe received the Preis der Stadt Nürnberg. The band's fourth album, 4 von 5, was released in June 2024 following a lineup change with Sebastian Strößner joining on drums.
