User:Sean Stephens/sandbox/David Le'aupepe

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David Le'aupepe
Born1992 (age 31–32)[1]
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2013–present

David Le'aupepe (born 1992[1]) is an Australian musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of indie rock band Gang of Youths.

Early life

Le'aupepe was born in 1992.[2]

Personal life

Gang of Youths' music frequently references Le'aupepe's personal life. The band's debut album, The Positions was written about his first wife's battle with cancer.[3]

Le'aupepe has struggled with depression and attempted suicide on 3 June 2014.[4] The songs "Magnolia" and "Vital Signs" both address the attempt.[5][2]

Religious beliefs

Public image

Political views and activism

Musical style and influences

Career

2012–14: Gang of Youths formation

Le'aupepe formed the band Gang of Youths in 2012 in Sydney, Australia.[6]

2015–16: The Positions and Let Me Be Clear

2017–19: Go Farther in Lightness

On 12 July 2019, Le'aupepe featured on the track "Love and War" on Thelma Plum's debut album Better in Blak.[7]

Discography

See also: Gang of Youths discography

With Gang of Youths

Singles

List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Drover"
(Dan Sultan featuring Dave Le'aupepe)[8] 		2018 Killer Under a Blood Moon

Guest appearances

List of guest appearances, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Love and War"
(Thelma Plum featuring David Le'aupepe) 		2019 Better in Blak

Filmography

List of television appearances
Year Title Role Notes
2016 The Feed Himself Interview discussing suicide, rehab and why he writes songs.[9]

Awards and nominations

Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 "Poison Drum" Global Songwriting Competition Runner-up
2018 "Let Me Down Easy" Runner-up
"The Heart Is a Muscle" Third place[10]

References

  1. ^ a b Taylor Bennett, Kim (16 November 2015). "Firsties and Faves with Gang of Youths, plus watch new video "Restraint & Release"". Vice. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b Fricke, David (22 April 2018). "How Gang of Youths are living their dream of being the next U2". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  3. ^ Gokhman, Roman (23 May 2019). "Interview: Gang of Youths again face mortality as they write their third LP". Riff Magazine. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  4. ^ Williams, Tom (4 June 2018). "Gang of Youths frontman Dave Le'aupepe shares emotional post about his mental health". Music Feeds. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  5. ^ McCabe, Kathy (4 June 2018). "Gang of Youths singer David Le'aupepe shares emotional post about the day he almost died". Perth Now. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Gang of Youths – Biography and History". AllMusic. 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  7. ^ "The most potent lyrics from Thelma Plum's 'Better in Blak'". Cool Accidents. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  8. ^ Mack, Emma (18 April 2018). "Gang of Youths' Dave Le'aupepe teams up with Dan Sultan on 'Drover' rework". Music Feeds. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Gang of Youths' David Le'aupepe goes deep". Special Broadcasting Service. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  10. ^ "Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition: Past Winners". APRA AMCOS. 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2021.


External videos
video icon The Feed: David Le'aupepe, The Feed, SBS

Category:Date of birth missing (living people)

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