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Youth Group

Youth Group is an Australian rock band based in Newtown, New South Wales. Built around the vocals of singer Toby Martin and production of Wayne Connolly, the sound of Youth Group is reminiscent of indie rock artists such as Teenage Fanclub, Pavement and Death Cab for Cutie.

The band formed in Sydney in the late 1990s and has released four albums, three of which have gained worldwide release. They achieved major success in 2006 when their cover of Alphaville's "Forever Young", which had been recorded for the soundtrack of the US TV drama The O.C., was released as a single and reached No. 1 in Australia, attaining platinum status.

As of 2015, the band is signed to Ivy League Records.

Albums

2004 Skeleton Jar
2006 Urban & Eastern
2006 Casino Twilight Dogs
2008 The Night Is Ours
2019 Australian Halloween
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Latest Articles

Features / Premiere
VIDEO PREMIERE: Youth Group - 'Erskineville Nights'
"We wanted the video to show the camaraderie we have as band."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Youth Group – Australian Halloween
"Worth a listen for music fans wondering what happens when bands grow up, move away and find their way back home."
News / Music
Youth Group Announce First New Album In 10 Years & Confirm Tour Dates
Check out lead single 'Cusp' now.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Youth Group, Sunbeam Sound Machine, Chips Rafferty
"Throwing one of his many guitars down on the floor like a true rock star, Martin ever so politely thanks his Melbourne musical family and us."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Youth Group, Unity Floors
"A proper band again."
News / Music
Youth Group Want Nothing To Do With Greens Party Parody
"We’re all for a respectful and inclusive Australia, not a divisive and disrespectful one."
Features / Music
On The Grind After 'Forever Young'
"For some it is the only song of ours they know — and maybe I find that disappointing."
News / Music
Youth Group Announce Support Acts For National Tour
Fresh acts join the bill
News / Music
Youth Group
Youth Group To Reissue & Tour Second Album 'Skeleton Jar'
More than a decade on from the LP's release, the Sydney outfit is breathing new vinyl life into an old friend
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Youth Group, Day Ravies, Jono Lattin
Youth Group took Sydney back in time at Newtown Social Club.
News / Music
Youth Group Announce First Show In Over 4 Years
The Sydney band will play a one-off gig this January
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