Sense Of Place Sydney: Gang Of Youths

XPN | By David Dye

Published November 18, 2016 at 3:38 PM CST

Gang Of Youths' most recent record is an EP called <em>Let Me Be Clear</em>. — Gang Of Youths' most recent record is an EP called *Let Me Be Clear*.

The default terms for any kind of new rock-based band seem to be "indie" or "alternative" rock, which can conjure up anything from R.E.M. to Spoon. I would not use either of those words to describe Gang of Youths. This is a passionate five-piece band already ready for bigger stages. Its songs are anthemic and its frontman, David Le'aupepe, is a talent to be reckoned with — U2 comparisons come to mind.

Gang of Youths formed in 2012; it released its debut album, The Positions, in 2015 and a follow-up EP this past summer. Though the band was new to World Cafe before this session, we'd become believers by the end.

David Dye

David Dye is a longtime Philadelphia radio personality whose music enthusiasm has captivated listeners of World Cafe® since 1991. World Cafe is produced by WXPN, the public radio service of the University of Pennsylvania.

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