Diamond Youth

Diamond Youth
Origin Baltimore, Maryland
Years active 2010 (2010)–present
Labels Photobooth, Topshelf
Website www.dmndyouth.com
Members
  • Justin Gilman
  • Sam Trapkin
  • Daniel Fang
  • Brendan Yates

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 December, the band supported Four Year Strong on their brief holiday tour dubbed It's a Wonderful Gig Life.[5]

In 2013, Diamond Youth released their third EP titled Orange on Topshelf Records.[6][2][7] In November and December, the band went on tour with Citizen, Polar Bear Club and Sainthood Reps.[8] In February 2014, Diamond Youth released their fourth EP titled Shake on Topshelf Records.[9][10] In April, the group supported I Am the Avalanche on their headlining US tour.[11] In July, the group embarked on a UK tour with Citizen and Headroom.[12]

In March 2015, Diamond Youth announced plans to release a full-length album.[13] On May 19, 2015, Diamond Youth released their first full-length album titled Nothing Matters on Topshelf Records.[14][15]

The band has been inactive since 2015.

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)[16]

References

  1. ↑ "DIAMOND YOUTH ON BALTIMORE, MD". CMJ. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  2. 1 2 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. ↑ Common, Tyler (November 9, 2011). "Four Year Strong announce holiday shows with Set Your Goals, Balance And Composure, and more". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  6. ↑ Kraus, Brian. "Diamond Youth (Topshelf Records) stream new EP, 'Orange'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  7. ↑ Chattman, Jon. "A-Sides with Jon Chattman: Diamond Youth Loves "Orange" while Longreef "Likes the Ladies"". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  8. ↑ Strummer, Brittany (September 4, 2013). "Polar Bear Club release new song, announce tour". Punknews.org. Aubin Paul. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  9. ↑ Kraus, Brian. "Diamond Youth stream 'Shake' EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  10. ↑ Eakin, Marah. "Listen to all of Diamond Youth's new EP right now". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  11. ↑ Crane, Matt (January 15, 2014). "I Am The Avalanche announce tour with The Swellers, Diamond Youth, Turnover". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  12. ↑ Rock Sound (June 18, 2014). "Citizen Confirm UK Release Of 'Youth' + Unleash New Video - News". Rock Sound. Freeway Press Inc. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  13. ↑ Sacher, Andrew. "Diamond Youth releasing debut LP on Topshelf (new song stream ++ BV-presented tour w/ Superheaven & Rozwell Kid)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  14. ↑ Farrell, Margaret. "Diamond Youth Delight in Hard-Edged Power-Pop on New LP 'Nothing Matters'". Spin. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  15. ↑ White, Caitlin. "Stream Diamond Youth Nothing Matters + "Thought I Had It Right" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  16. ↑ "FMQB Airplay Archive: SubModern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
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