User:Sean Stephens/sandbox/David Le'aupepe
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David Le'aupepe | |
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Born | 1992 (age 31–32)[1] |
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Years active | 2013–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
With Gang of Youths
- The Positions (2015)
- Go Farther in Lightness (2017)
Singles
As featured artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Drover" (Dan Sultan featuring Dave Le'aupepe)[8] |
2018 | Killer Under a Blood Moon |
Guest appearances
Title | Year | Album |
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"Love and War" (Thelma Plum featuring David Le'aupepe) |
2019 | Better in Blak |
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
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2014 | "Poison Drum" | Global Songwriting Competition | Runner-up |
2018 | "Let Me Down Easy" | Runner-up | |
"The Heart Is a Muscle" | Third place[10] |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Gokhman, Roman (23 May 2019). "Interview: Gang of Youths again face mortality as they write their third LP". Riff Magazine. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Gang of Youths – Biography and History". AllMusic. 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ "The most potent lyrics from Thelma Plum's 'Better in Blak'". Cool Accidents. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Gang of Youths' David Le'aupepe goes deep". Special Broadcasting Service. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition: Past Winners". APRA AMCOS. 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
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