Gang of Youths Vinyl Records
Led by the poetic intensity of singer and songwriter Dave Le'aupepe, indie rock quintet Gang of Youths formed in Sydney, Australia in 2012. Just out of high school and citing Sonic Youth, the Replacements, early U2, and Leonard Cohen among his influences, Le'aupepe and friends from school and church -- lead guitarist Joji Malani, guitarist/keyboardist Jung Kim, bass player Max Dunn, and drummer Donnie Borzestowski -- released their first single, "Evangelists," in 2013. It was picked up by radio, and buzz surrounding the band spread quickly.