“One of the most invigorating and exciting live acts in the country” – ROLLING STONE
“It’s filled with songs which will one day, no doubt, fill stadiums” – MUSIC FEEDS
After a highly successful 26-date album release tour, Sydney rockers GANG OF YOUTHS are set to visit Wellington for one show at Bodega on Friday March 18, before embarking on their biggest Australian tour to date.
2015 has been an incredible year for Gang Of Youths; a year that has seen them triumphant over the Australian music scene with their critically acclaimed debut release The Positions. Earning countless glowing reviews from industry heavyweights Rolling Stone, Stereogum and The Guardian, scoring the covetedtriple j feature album in Australia, and debuting top 5 in the ARIA chart on release, the success of their debut album has catapulted Gang Of Youths to the top of this year’s crop of exciting new Australian artists. The band was nominated for Album Of The Year in this year’s prestigious J Awards and notched up an impressive 5 ARIA Awards nominations, including Breakthrough Artist, Best Rock Albumand Best Australian Live Act.
With a string of sold out tours in 2015 solidifying their reputation as one of Australia’s hardest working touring bands, Gang Of Youths documented their travels on the recently released visual diary of life on the road “Restraint & Release”. You can watch it HERE
“‘The Positions’ is magic to the ears and undoubtedly will rank as one of the years finest releases - Australian or otherwise.” – THE AU REVIEW (9/10)
