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Newtown, Sydney, Australia

Youth Group is a rock band based in Newtown, Sydney, Australia signed to Ivy League.

Youth Group has its roots in the Canberra indie rock scene, the group was formed in the late nineties by Narrabundah College school friends Paul Murphy, Toby Martin and Andy Cassell. The fourth founding member, Danny Lee Allen, however never lived in Canberra, instead growing up in Maroubra and then Coogee in Sydney, meeting Paul through attending Marcellin College in Randwick. Andy Cassell being one of three partners in the Ivy League / Winterman & Goldstein group of companies. Of the original members only Toby Martin (vocals/guitar) and Danny Allen (drums) remain. After various configurations, including the temporary membership of versatile Sydney musician, John Lattin of La Huva, the current lineup was finalised in 2004 through the addition of Cameron Emerson-Elliott on guitar (previously a member of The John Reed Club) and former bassist of The Vines, Patrick Matthews.

Built around the pure vocals of Martin and clean production of Wayne Connolly, the sound of Youth Group is reminiscent of power pop/indie rock artists such as Teenage Fanclub, Pavement and Matthew Sweet. However it is Martin’s insightful and empathetic lyrics which distinguish Youth Group from comparable bands. Able to create vignettes based around the emotional dynamics of his characters, often female, Martin’s lyrics are typically unsentimental but rarely unsympathetic.

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indie, indie rock, australian, alternative, rock
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BIGTUNA69 wrote:
Wednesday morning

Do these guys have a better song than their cover version of 'Forever Young'?

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aniboulala wrote:
last month

I luv Catching & Killing

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LouiseMansfield wrote:
last month

loveeeee

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Jey-R wrote:
last month

love em......

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Schmidty887 wrote:
May 2009

Saw Youth Group last night at The Media Club in Vancouver, BC. Truly an amazing band live and wicked guys. A local band opened up for them Sweetheart very awesome band! i'm surprised their not on here.

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Lilian_Lies wrote:
May 2009

I like CTD but the new album is indeed great.

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KingSteven16 wrote:
May 2009

Forever Young is one of their worst songs.. Then again, Casino Twilight Dogs (save a few songs) was mostly horrible.. The new record is GREAT!!

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Lilian_Lies wrote:
April 2009

great interview! thanks. here's another one http://www.truthexplosion.com/live/interviews/interviews.php?id=291

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bugga1boo7 wrote:
April 2009

Check out this sick interview with Youth Group: http://fendmagazine.com/?p=2837

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Pulpbomb wrote:
April 2009

I love this band!

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sweetysweety wrote:
April 2009

Forever Young (!!!) ♥

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DenJUVE wrote:
April 2009

aaand where's band info? :O

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sun_and_trees wrote:
April 2009

everyone listening to forever young: give some other youth group songs a chance! they're a truly awesome band

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sieund7 wrote:
March 2009

♥

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alexxxisme wrote:
March 2009

Get yo' buts to Scotland. We need you.

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Laepo wrote:
March 2009

Forever young <3

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SalsaShaker wrote:
February 2009

Skeleton Jar is better than Forever Young.

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isanka wrote:
February 2009

love this group

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just_4erry wrote:
February 2009

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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Nasnonas wrote:
February 2009

cool

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Sep 15 The Get Up Kids Marquis Theater, Denver CO, United States
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Sep 16 MusicFest NW 2009 Various Venues, Portland, OR, Portland, United States
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Sep 16 The Get Up Kids the venue, salt lake utah, United States
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News

Press Release Youth Group to join the Get Up Kids on their US Fall 2009 Reunion…

25 Jun 2009 | from www.youthgroup.com.au

Youth Group to join the Get Up Kids on their Fall 2009 Reunion Tour! Youth Group, the Australian four-piece who released their third full-length, The Night Is Ours, this past April…

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Toby Martin Solo Shows
18 Jun 2009 | from www.youthgroup.com.au
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MID WEST – HERE WE COME……
30 Apr 2009 | from www.youthgroup.com.au
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Online Residency and ‘Actual’ Residency!
20 Apr 2009 | from www.youthgroup.com.au
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