Gang of Youths - Austin City Limits 2018

[@teenagefc]

As an Aussie laying here on his bed on a Saturday morning, watching this on KZbin with the headphones cranked right up....these guys make me feel so fucking proud. That’s what makes Gang of Youths so great...they are mine, they are yours, they everyone’s ...all the while feeling like they are your little secret. Austin was treated to an amazing set here and you can bet many in the crowd walked away thinking to themselves ...these guys are mine!

[@drakebunch9807]

They definitely make me feel that way. Love finding a great band that hasn't blown up yet. Makes me feel like I'm in a secret club or something.

[@TheWamjet]

Perhaps the best live act out of Australia in decades. Keep an eye on these guys, they're on the up in a big way.

[@michaellivesey4354]

Must agree..not just because I'm Aussie..no voice compares and musicians next level.

[@robbydevries2k7]

For sure. Saw them this summer at Sziget and they blew me away. It was amazing

[@icblundell60]

Parkway Drive, The Teskey Brothers & Gang of Youths, 3 of my favorite bands and all Aussies. Some really great music coming from down under.

[@juliesomethinorother]

@@michaellivesey4354 you might like 'The National' too

[@amykowalchuk4434]

@@garystorm799 is a little gewge geA as any juyryryrryry I use I’ll pop as she as 4I’lloooooarse;zd.ddz;;dz:.::::.did.do:.,;/

[@davidmcsheffrey2350]

Do Not Let Your Spirit Wane is a life-saving song. "And it's strange, all the things that I've run from Are the things that completeness could come from..."

[@rheadsouza6444]

this line makes me tear up every time i hear it

[@NirvanaEsk434]

Dave is a natural songwriter/ performer, i first met him when he was 16 and the melodies and hooks he was creating at that early age was amazing some of his first songs are still my favorite to this day. before he could even drink he had no problems winning over crowds in Sydney pubs there is no doubt in my mind this band will go very far.

[@dustinmccrindle343]

Thanks for sharing. It's cool to hear and learn a bit more of their back story! Been into their music for a year or so now. Inteligent, poetic lyrics and an energy to their music that's great.

[@rechannel864]

Overpass ❤️

[@cintiacaroline1404]

Dave is cranked! ❤

[@nel132]

No idea who they were. Saw them open for F F in Colorado and was blown away. No clue what the lyrics were but the energy and music was electric. This is a great band with a great front man. Soul moving music.

[@rapssssssss]

David's lyrics are beautiful man, and this band too. Their style seems pretty unique and different to the current modern rock bands. To see them live must feel amazing!

[@stolky19]

You're in for a treat then mate.. his lyrics parallel (if not better) their music and stage presence ..go look them up! 🙏

[@trishacarlton5663]

nel132 Ah those lyrics they are Amazing!! he’s a poet and yes they are fast and hard to understand. I went to the lyrics to read them so many meaningful stories. Dave writes all his own lyrics, singer songwriters are priceless and he plays great guitar and piano and his deep voice wow. He’s a beautiful man so young and been through so much. Have seen them in local pubs years ago when they first started out around Newtown Australia. Saw them again end of last year at Enmore Theatre Newtown ( Sydney ) they put on a fantastic show live. So much love and mateship between these guys. Love GOY ❤️🌺🌹

[@thedailyprophecy1]

I discovered this band yesterday, starter for Mumford and Sons, and I loved it! What a difference in crowd.. Over here (The Netherlands) the entire stadium went crazy. This looks more like he is performing for senior citizens? Not really enthusiastic, are they.. He looks like the love baby of Jon Snow and Jason Mamoa. I'm digging it.

[@GodTierComments]

How good is it when the starter band is better than the actual band you paid to see! Same happened to me when I went to see Grinspoon in 2002.

[@P__114]

Annddd still coming back

[@P__114]

Still coming back

[@spencerclayton7692]

Just listened to Lightness all the way through and I'm freaking hooked. This guy could tell me that 2+2=5 and I'd believe him. This is some of the most sincere and authentic music I've heard in ages. Thanks for the upload. Cheers

[@callmedaniel8260]

Spotify recommended these guys to me about a year ago and I am still .listening . David is the epitome of charisma.

[@ranenfernandes9494]

One of the best live performances I've seen in a while.

[@paulbzzz7636]

just saw these guys live opening for the foos and I'm now searching out their stuff. GREAT LIVE BAND, do not miss this show.

[@P__114]

I keep coming back to this. It is just the best it gets.

[@gbluecheez]

imagine being in that crowd and not thinking that's the greatest thing you ever saw

[@jamesmorgan418]

Don’t have to imagine. I was in that crowd!!

[@dissilymordentroge5818]

Don’t think that audience knew what had hit them.

[@paulcarpenter4387]

They had no fucking idea what they were hearing

[@scottdonnachy1]

americas music scene is consistent in that they are they worst live audience on the planet. even before the era of selfies they fucking sucked and they've only gone downhill.

[@bradoliver9324]

Definitely not. Unfortunately most US audience just want shit to get wasted while listening to. At their small concerts, the amount of connection between band and audience was something incredibly magical. I don't think the festival crowds want that kind of elevated experience.

[@malcolmcowell5441]

Dissily Mordentroge love how he told the crowd to pretend they had a pulse around 28:00 minute mark.

[@janiceroth4584]

Saw the MTV Unplugged&am in love- My New Fav!! Can't wait til they're in the Balto./Washington area

[@bernardsherry5642]

Same 👍👍👍

[@NoCoder10]

The best Australian band in a Long time. So much passion. Seen them 3 times and every time I can't wait to see them again.

[@martyschwartzhere9290]

Gang of Youths are objectively the worst band in Australian music by a fucking mile mate. The only reason this band is successful is because of triple j, a radio station run by lefty cunts who are renowned for betraying bands without giving them airtime. They brainwash people into liking the idea of music for their own benefit, not because it's good. It's like someone took a shit on a U2 vinyl and smeared it in the cracks, that's what they sound like. The best Australian band in recent memory is Eddy Current Suppression Ring. A band who got absolutely no recognition. Typical Australia, our radio and media is run by absolute Derricks. Gang of Youths are making music for fame. They even said they were inspired by Sonic Youth and The Replacements, two of the best bands ever and they come out writing trashy pop songs because they know they could never rise above by making the music they truly wanted to. They're another band that has conformed to the norm because they know they aren't talented enough to be unique.

[@James-ws3qh]

100% agree. Gang of Youths are by far the best Australian band right now. Amazing energy they bring to their shows. Can't wait to see them again

[@NoCoder10]

@@martyschwartzhere9290 - Jeez mate, take a chill pill. If you don't like them, all good. We are all entitled to our own opinions, and if you think Eddy Current Suppression Ring are the best, more power to you. I like them too. Many bands have been influenced by artists they sound nothing like. Maybe they actually like the music they are making and then the passion comes off in their live performances, which goes in hand with making them popular. Just because a band becomes popular, doesn't mean they are shit (sometimes that can be a side effect).

[@wernerv8312]

objectivity doesn't relate to musical success

[@jarrahkron9]

@@martyschwartzhere9290 Cute. You don't have to like them, but that comment is complete bullshit lmao

[@andrewm2459]

This crowd sucks. Seriously have some courage and bravery loved it!

[@crissytina8058]

☀️❤️☀️❤️☀️ best new find for me in years!!! Happy fan of ‘effin rock n’ roll here!!! 💪🏻Missing these bands in the States. They are no longer showcased here....we’re terribly thirsty for this kind of entertainment

[@paulcarpenter4387]

Dam good. Go you Aussie lads. South Sydney forever!

[@HarkWhoGoesThere]

OMG the security dudes doing trying their darndest to keep up with him during "Magnolia" 🤣. "What I did I did for us, man" at 36:58, too funny! 🤣 Thanks for posting; wish I could have been there. What a performance!

[@siddharth1050]

Lyrical genius

[@melaniebrion3804]

Can’t wait to see them in 3 days at the best venue in Adelaide, The Theby!

[@didier2124]

Thanks mate for uploading this, Aussie here. What a sensational show they put on. Most of these songs came from the album Go Further Into Lightness.

[@munetoshiyamasaki7536]

What an amazing drummer!

[@thomasscottwilliams6672]

An incredible band. I’m excited for them. Go for it. Their on the cusp of hitting it big and they deserve it. Love it.

[@joshuascoleri8629]

They’ve already hit it depending how you look at it. In Australia they are massive, everyone knows who they are. They play as headliners for festivals here.

[@markipa]

Thanks for throwing this on here, absolutely made my night watching that! Amazing band!

[@P__114]

The best show in town

[@bubbsy45]

Ive said it before and ill say it again. These guys are the best we got

[@LincolnCleak]

Scary isn’t it?

[@radagascar1]

Wow, got food poisoning the day before we were set to go to this. I was so bummed to miss this group and now I find this. Awesome.

[@sofia-lc8tg]

God, this is magic and the crowd has to appreciate it

[@janinanitschke]

✌️🤘😜🙏😁😁😁📢🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵😝🤘✌️...Euch einen zauberhaften schönen November Sonntag.... Ehrlich..eure Musiker ist so Otopisch gigantisch....Ich feiere eure Musik.... Brillante....Ich danke euch..Uhr seit Hammer ...🙏👍🤘✌️✨🙌

[@audreylonghurst3488]

coming back to this while waiting for their next album, can't wait to see them next august!

[@Alets69]

Going to see them tomorrow with Mumford & Sons. Can't wait.

[@rechannel864]

Jon snow as the front man, what could go wrong.

[@frankneville8031]

Saw them open for Foo Fighters. Really good set. Definitely influenced by INXS. Would be really surprised if Michael Hutchence wasn't one that they studied regarding stage presence.

[@karlhungus229]

Saw them in StL opening for Foo Fighters. Never heard of them till that evening. They played an outstanding 40 min set. Really enjoyed it.

[@nephilim_shawn]

I went to the Foo Fighters concert in KC with the sole purpose of seeing Gang of Youths. Stayed for Foo Fighters mostly because I paid for the ticket but I love a couple of their songs.

[@macktravels68]

Amazing band. Tremendous voice.

[@joshuascoleri8629]

If you want to see a much better appropriate reaction from a crowd, then watch their live set at Splendour in the Grass 2018

[@adsensedd]

Great Australian band, highly recommended.

[@NoasabianLIVE]

Do Not Let Your Spirit Wane can cure any bad feeling ever.

[@trishacarlton5663]

Thanks for sharing Joel just love these guys ✌️😊

[@dissilymordentroge5818]

Not since Jim Morrison has rock seen a lead like this and miracle of miracles, he’s even sexier than Jim.

[@melaniebrion3804]

A little Michael Hutchence too. X

[@dt62rox]

you know nothing @John Doe

[@Soprano_661]

Michael Hutchence was better

[@bulonleh611]

@B P the doors?? Nah boring music and overrated, just like the queen, beatles and stone. Not a fan.

[@Timothy_VV]

@B P You gotta move on with the time. This is decent Rock.

[@elliecraig3775]

Good words. Great band. Music for the heart.

[@P__114]

Incredible

[@tdjn.4k859]

I skipped to see what song id get, pressed 34:07 😍 #magnolia #asif #goat

[@joshhezel2213]

Saw them open for The Foos and I was still think bout this band when I got home.

[@galen81]

'obnoxious yelling at the front of the stage makes you homesick'... he handled that well. Get the feeling that, like most, hes not an 'aussie aussie aussie oi oi oi' kind of guy.

[@cheryl5406]

Ah! But Galen81, he really is. And up there with the best of them. Oi Oi Oi! Greetings from beautiful Paradise Point Qld Australia.

[@stacey6042]

Hi there@@cheryl5406 ! From a fellow Northern Gold Coaster! 🌞

[@joanneroberts855]

Absolutely fantastic talent

[@bummble1]

when he walks through the crowd, haha greatest thing ever

[@JanKenk]

So thats what you've been up to Joel? Stopped surfing and started uploading rad concerts...i get it

[@itsoriya9340]

Why didn't they ever perform Achilles Come Down?

[@bmbrod34]

I agree, would love to see them perform Achilles Come Down

[@dangardave6442]

Because it really needs a string ensemble. Most Gang Of Youths fans are praying for the day they perform with one!

[@nerissarowan8119]

@@dangardave6442 can confirm.

[@paulcarpenter4387]

They had no idea what hit them!

[@TJD-qt2cl]

What a band 🎉

[@biscuit4658]

boi at around 42.11, in the crowed, air-drumming, is way to cute of a man for this world!

[@WholesalehomesandshedsAu]

Heading into the weekend like 42.10

[@El-Gucher]

i don´t think they have a super special sound. But there's something about this guy voice and the energy of their songs that's electrifying. They deserve to be bigger.

[@MariaPratiwiU2]

I love this band!!

[@shariqahmed5637]

Gang of Youths rocks; absolute rock stars. Unfortunate that they are playing to the lamest saddest crowd ever.

[@janinanitschke]

The beginning sounds in the direction of U 2...with your beat...😄

[@joannejohnston3994]

A world of happiness...

[@tamacotamaco]

28:38 there you to go thaaaaat thang 🤗😜

[@MultiFalkirk]

wow and what a finale!

[@karenpirie2771]

Aaaauuusssstttteeeeeennn!! We love you

[@dc8]

The best.

[@jackbrennan592]

Great band

[@Cynni96]

can't unhear a little bit of Johnny Depp in his voice ^^

[@pabloyanez4076]

I'm here thanks to Daniel Ricciardo. What a band!

[@obiezervar8319]

Inspiring. i lost contact with music. for a while. This show? nah. This Performance? ha. nah. This soul-bearing is what music is. The pen is not mightier than the sword. It is the thought that matters. I like their thoughts.

[@wr1039]

Jason mamoa?

[@tdjn.4k859]

I reckon!!! They do look similar. Could be because they're both from Polynesia (Dave being Samoan and Jason being Hawaiian/Nz) 🌴

[@TimmyStaunton]

If Jason Mamoa and Kit Harrington had a bastard love child haha

[@Charlie-fo6qn]

15:55 they’re feeling it

[@nkululekoduma5463]

What a dead souless crowd man.....

[@dissilymordentroge5818]

Pearls before swine.

[@kart44]

Hard gig outside so far from the crowd in the middle of the day with them sober.

[@monflanigan1900]

Amazing band. Such a wet blanket crowd though!

[@alaskathorne]

THAT SMILE AT THE END :))))

[@vajayjayfan]

@ 41:41 me and my friends dancing our asses off lmaoooo

[@richardmcdonald8026]

Fucking awesome

[@alexosullivan4453]

46:14 deepest sighs, frankest shadows

[@stevetreloar4982]

They deserve better than this....

[@joshcowdrey7894]

Jon snow joined a band

[@callumbruce2057]

this has to be one of the worst crowds i’ve seen oml

[@coastal16]

27 minutes in..

[@hirko9733]

lol, a few xpats

[@melaniebrion3804]

20 minutes in!

[@Thataussiebattler]

awesome

[@emon66666]

Audience looks confused :/

[@icblundell60]

So this is where Jon Snow went after he took the wildlings back North of the Wall.

[@Gollas4k]

sounds like arcade fire with more testosterone

[@mattwhitehead2393]

That crowd is dull AF. Wouldn't know good music if it challenged their right to bear arms...

[@denisekliendienst7151]

😝 Listen carefully to this hey. 1 language warning ⚠️ Pretty easy on the eye too, girls n boys!!! 😝

[@pavlafabikova4515]

Jon Snow ??? 😂

[@MariaPratiwiU2]

Dave is the hottest frontman I've ever seen :D

[@gilangfajarkusuma7402]

F-ing true

[@michaellivesey4354]

They don't deserve

[@whaghht]

You what?

[@liammoynihan3658]

I don't understand why the rest of the band look like they can't be bothered being there. Like, they're church band dudes and without Dave they never would have played to more than 20 people. At least pretend you're happy to be playing a massive festival? Dave could replace any of you with session musos at any time so pull ya socks up!

[@gilangfajarkusuma7402]

Bro i think the crowd make the rest of the band look bored

[@joserivas5181]

Am I the only one waiting for Achilles come down

[@P__114]

Still coming back