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Diamond Youth
OriginBaltimore, Maryland
Years active2010 (2010)–present
LabelsPhotobooth, Topshelf
Members
  • Justin Gilman
  • Sam Trapkin
  • Daniel Fang
  • Brendan Yates
Websitewww.dmndyouth.com

Diamond Youth is an American alternative rock band from Baltimore, Maryland with members from Chicago, Illinois and Richmond, Virginia.[1][2]

History

Diamond Youth began in 2010, under the name Diamond, with the release of a 7" on Photobooth Records titled DMND.[3] In 2011, Diamond Youth released an EP titled Don't Lose Your Cool on Alliance Trax and Fita Records.[4]

In 2013, Diamond Youth released their third EP titled Orange on Topshelf Records.[5][2][6] In February 2014, Diamond Youth released their fourth EP titled Shake on Topshelf Records.[7][8]

In March 2015, Diamond Youth announced plans to release a full-length album.[9] On May 19, 2015, Diamond Youth released their first full-length album titled Nothing Matters on Topshelf Records.[10][11]

Band members

  • Justin Gilman (vocals, guitar)
  • Sam Trapkin (guitar)
  • Daniel Fang (bass)
  • Brendan Yates (drums)

Discography

Studio albums
  • Nothing Matters (2015, Topshelf)
EPs
  • DMND (2010, Photobooth)
  • Don't Lose Your Cool (2011, Alliance Trax + Fita)
  • Orange (2013, Topshelf)
  • Shake (2014, Topshelf)
Singles
  • "Nothing Matters" (2015)[12]

References

  1. ^ "DIAMOND YOUTH ON BALTIMORE, MD". CMJ. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  2. ^ a b Brodsky, Rachel. "Video Premiere: Diamond Youth, 'Orange'". MTV. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  3. ^ https://dmnd.bandcamp.com/album/dmnd
  4. ^ Borders, Denise. "Diamond "Don't Lose Your Cool" review". Punk World Views. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  5. ^ Kraus, Brian. "Diamond Youth (Topshelf Records) stream new EP, 'Orange'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  6. ^ Chattman, Jon. "A-Sides with Jon Chattman: Diamond Youth Loves "Orange" while Longreef "Likes the Ladies"". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  7. ^ Kraus, Brian. "Diamond Youth stream 'Shake' EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  8. ^ Eakin, Marah. "Listen to all of Diamond Youth's new EP right now". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  9. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Diamond Youth releasing debut LP on Topshelf (new song stream ++ BV-presented tour w/ Superheaven & Rozwell Kid)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  10. ^ Farrell, Margaret. "Diamond Youth Delight in Hard-Edged Power-Pop on New LP 'Nothing Matters'". Spin. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  11. ^ White, Caitlin. "Stream Diamond Youth Nothing Matters + "Thought I Had It Right" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  12. ^ "FMQB Airplay Archive: SubModern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Retrieved October 31, 2016.