Diamond Youth

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Diamond Youth
Origin Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Genres Alternative rock, indie rock, power pop, punk rock
Years active2010–2015
LabelsPhotobooth, Topshelf
Associated acts Turnstile
Website dmnd.bandcamp.com
Past members
  • Justin Gilman
  • Sam Trapkin
  • Daniel Fang
  • Brendan Yates

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

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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 March, they embarked on a two-week tour with Turnover and PJ Bond. [8] In November and December, the band went on tour with Citizen, Polar Bear Club and Sainthood Reps. [9] In February 2014, Diamond Youth released their fourth EP titled Shake on Topshelf Records. [10] [11] In April, the group supported I Am the Avalanche on their headlining US tour. [12] In July, the group embarked on a UK tour with Citizen and Headroom. [13]

In March 2015, Diamond Youth announced plans to release a full-length album. [14] On May 19, 2015, Diamond Youth released their first full-length album titled Nothing Matters on Topshelf Records. [15] [16] They split later that year, with Fang and Yates moving on to play in Turnstile.

Band members

Discography

Studio albums
EPs
Singles

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References

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  2. 1 2 Brodsky, Rachel. "Video Premiere: Diamond Youth, 'Orange'". MTV. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  3. ↑ "DMND | Diamond Youth". Dmnd.bandcamp.com. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  4. ↑ Borders, Denise. "Diamond "Don't Lose Your Cool" review". Punk World Views. Retrieved December 23, 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. Archived from the original on October 24, 2014. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  6. ↑ Kraus, Brian (January 30, 2013). "Diamond Youth (Topshelf Records) stream new EP, 'Orange'". Alternative Press . Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  7. ↑ Chattman, Jon (March 26, 2013). "A-Sides with Jon Chattman: Diamond Youth Loves "Orange" while Longreef "Likes the Ladies"". The Huffington Post. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  8. ↑ Whitt, Cassie (March 1, 2013). "Song Premiere: Turnover, "Bloom"". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  9. ↑ Strummer, Brittany (September 4, 2013). "Polar Bear Club release new song, announce tour". Punknews.org. Aubin Paul. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  10. ↑ Kraus, Brian (February 3, 2014). "Diamond Youth stream 'Shake' EP". Alternative Press . Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  11. ↑ Eakin, Marah. "Listen to all of Diamond Youth's new EP right now". The A.V. Club . Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Rock Sound (June 18, 2014). "Citizen Confirm UK Release Of 'Youth' + Unleash New Video – News". Rock Sound. Freeway Press Inc. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  14. ↑ Sacher, Andrew. "Diamond Youth releasing debut LP on Topshelf (new song stream ++ BV-presented tour w/ Superheaven & Rozwell Kid)". BrooklynVegan . Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  15. ↑ Farrell, Margaret (May 12, 2015). "Diamond Youth Delight in Hard-Edged Power-Pop on New LP 'Nothing Matters'". Spin . Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  16. ↑ White, Caitlin (May 19, 2015). "Stream Diamond Youth Nothing Matters + "Thought I Had It Right" Video". Stereogum . Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  17. ↑ "FMQB Airplay Archive: SubModern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
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