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GANG OF YOUTHS
share the stunningly choreographed
new video for
‘in the wake of your leave’
watch it here
From their new album
angel in realtime
which follows
on February 25th
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Praise for Gang Of Youths
“Introspective in its writing, powerful in its message, and inescapable in its appeal, the track confronts difficult topics yet manages to burn with the sort of passion that only Gang of Youths could muster.” – Tyler Jenke, Rolling Stone Australia
“2022 is going to be massive for this band. 2022 is the year that the rest of the world wakes up to Gang Of Youths.” – Bridget Hustwaite, triple j
“One of the most stunning examples of just how good their new record is going to be.” – Jack Saunders, Radio 1
“Gang of Youths continue to build hype for their upcoming album.” – NME
“This is another big-hearted song from a band who always swing for the fences.” – The Guardian
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Having won critical adoration for their emotionally transcendent current single ‘in the wake of your leave’, Gang Of Youths give the song another moment in the spotlight by sharing its brand new video. The track is a highlight of their eagerly anticipated new album angel in realtime., which follows on February 25th.
The video is the latest creative collaboration between the band’s frontman Dave Le’aupepe and director Joel Barney. In contrast to its lyrical concept of channeling grief into creativity, the video gleams with joyousness and escapism. With exuberant character, a Technicolour palette, and a hyperreal representation of London, it presents a new twist on the golden age of the musical.
The stars of the show, however, are Le’aupepe and the accompanying team of dancers. Consisting of just three extended takes, it culminates with a dazzling two-minute group routine.
Joel Barney says, “When I first heard the track, I knew the video had to be larger-than-life. Dave came to me with a ‘Singing in the Rain’ meets ‘Top Hat’ concept that paid homage to the great musicals of the ‘50s and ‘60s. We wanted to merge elements of old school Hollywood with a modern edge.
Using three long takes and the musical-like choreography gave the video a real theatrical feel. I knew Dave was a brilliant performer from working together previously, but we wanted to push him even further outside of his comfort zone. Of course, he nailed it.”
The ‘in the wake of your leave’ video extends the momentum that Gang Of Youths have established in recent weeks. The band have also toured arenas as special guests to SamFender, played a selection of rapidly sold-out headline shows, and an unforgettable performance of ‘the angel of 8th ave.’ on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’.
angel in realtime. charts the waves of emotions that flooded over Dave Le’aupepe following the loss of his father. Those themes are amplified by Gang Of Youths’ ever more ambitious musical approach, which draws upon the alternative and indie scenes of their new home in the UK, as well as indigenous sounds that reflect Le’aupepe’s Polynesian heritage.
Gang Of Youths recently announced the following Australian and Aotearoa headline dates in support of angel in realtime. presented by Handsome Tours, TEG Live, WME, and triple j. The shows will be held in Australia’s most spectacular arenas in July and August 2022, kicking off at Perth’s RAC Arena, then to Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, before heading to Melbourne’s iconic Rod Laver Arena. The band also return to Auckland and Wellington for their first Aotearoa headline shows in five years. Tickets for the shows are on sale at handsometours.com.
Handsome Tours, TEG Live, WME and triple j present
Gang Of Youths
angel in realtime. tour
AUSTRALIA
PERTH: SAT 30 JULY 2022 @ RAC ARENA, WA
ADELAIDE: WED 3 AUG 2022 @ ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, SA
SYDNEY: SAT 6 AUG 2022 @ QUDOS BANK ARENA, NSW
MELBOURNE: FRI 12 AUG 2022 @ ROD LAVER ARENA, VIC
AOTEAROA
WELLINGTON: TUE 16 AUG 2022 @ HUNTER LOUNGE
AUCKLAND: WED 17 AUG 2022 @POWERSTATION
COMING SOON
HOBART: SUN 14 AUG 2022
BRISBANE: SAT 20 AUG 2022
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‘In the wake of your leave’
is available across all streaming platforms now.
‘angel in realtime.’ will be released on
February 25th 2022 via Mosy Recordings/Sony Music Australia.
angel in realtime.
Tracklist
you in everything
in the wake of your leave
the angel of 8th ave.
returner
unison
tend the garden
the kingdom is within you
spirit boy
brothers
forbearance
the man himself
hand of god
goal of the century
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angel in realtime. will be released on digital, double vinyl and limited run D2C vinyl and CD and is now available to pre-order here.
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