No doubt a band currently in the midst of a stratospheric ascendance, Wild Youth have exploded onto the scene with their infinitely catchy and buoyant brand of indie-pop.
Homegrown, humble fun is the main preoccupation of the Irish quartet – comprised of lead vocalist David Whelan, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Conor O'Donohoe, lead guitarist Ed Porter and drummer Callum McAdam – whose collective self-assured swagger has caught eyes and ears everywhere.
A penchant for “sad bangers”, aka blood-pounding choruses, heart-stompingly gorgeous melodies, and deft lyricism, as well as the Dublin outfit’s hip-shaking moves and peppy vigour, means it is music designed to fill huge arenas or to be heard crackling out over a sun- soaked festival stage.
And their far-reaching influences are evident: from the kinetic funk- tinged arrangements of Prince, to the boundary-pushing angst of The Walkmen and Tame Impala’s hypnotic psych-pop – a melting pot of innovative sounds run through their tracks. Undeniably, their prowess lies in their live showmanship, a commitment to spectacle, energy, and good, good times.
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