Diamond Youth Explained

Diamond Youth
Genre:Alternative rock, indie rock, power pop, punk rock
Origin:Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Years Active:2010–2015
Label:Photobooth, Topshelf
Associated Acts:TurnstileWe Read Minds
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]

History

Diamond Youth began in 2010, under the name Diamond, with the release of a 7" on Photobooth Records titled DMND.[2] In 2011, Diamond Youth released an EP titled Don't Lose Your Cool on Alliance Trax and Fita Records.[3] In December, the band supported Four Year Strong on their brief holiday tour dubbed It's a Wonderful Gig Life.[4]

In 2013, Diamond Youth released their third EP titled Orange on Topshelf Records.[5] [6] [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.

In 2015, Justin Gilman formed a new project, Palladino, who toured Europe with Turnover in 2017.

In summer 2024, Justin Gilman formed an alt-doom project called We Read Minds who has released two singles, with talks of a full length and live performances on the way.

Band members

Discography

Studio albums
EPs
Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DIAMOND YOUTH ON BALTIMORE, MD. CMJ. December 23, 2015.
  2. Web site: DMND | Diamond Youth . Dmnd.bandcamp.com . March 16, 2020.
  3. Web site: Borders. Denise. Diamond "Don't Lose Your Cool" review. Punk World Views. December 23, 2015.
  4. Web site: Four Year Strong announce holiday shows with Set Your Goals, Balance And Composure, and more. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Common, Tyler. November 9, 2011. December 15, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20141024032916/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/four_year_strong_announce_holiday_shows_with_set_your_goals_balance_and_com. October 24, 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: Kraus. Brian. Diamond Youth (Topshelf Records) stream new EP, 'Orange'. January 30, 2013. Alternative Press. December 23, 2015.
  6. Web site: Brodsky. Rachel. Video Premiere: Diamond Youth, 'Orange'. https://web.archive.org/web/20151224150254/http://www.mtv.com/news/2303289/diamond-youth-orange-video/. dead. December 24, 2015. MTV. December 23, 2015.
  7. Web site: Chattman. Jon. A-Sides with Jon Chattman: Diamond Youth Loves "Orange" while Longreef "Likes the Ladies". The Huffington Post. March 26, 2013. December 23, 2015.
  8. Web site: Song Premiere: Turnover, "Bloom". Alternative Press. Whitt, Cassie. March 1, 2013. June 14, 2020.
  9. Web site: Polar Bear Club release new song, announce tour. Punknews.org . Aubin Paul. Strummer, Brittany. September 4, 2013. December 23, 2017.
  10. Web site: Kraus. Brian. Diamond Youth stream 'Shake' EP. February 3, 2014. Alternative Press. December 23, 2015.
  11. Web site: Eakin. Marah. Listen to all of Diamond Youth's new EP right now. The A.V. Club. December 23, 2015.
  12. Web site: I Am The Avalanche announce tour with The Swellers, Diamond Youth, Turnover. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Crane, Matt. January 15, 2014. December 18, 2017.
  13. Web site: Citizen Confirm UK Release Of 'Youth' + Unleash New Video – News . Rock Sound. Freeway Press Inc. Rock Sound. June 18, 2014. December 23, 2017.
  14. Web site: Sacher. Andrew. Diamond Youth releasing debut LP on Topshelf (new song stream ++ BV-presented tour w/ Superheaven & Rozwell Kid). BrooklynVegan. December 23, 2015.
  15. Web site: Farrell. Margaret. Diamond Youth Delight in Hard-Edged Power-Pop on New LP 'Nothing Matters'. May 12, 2015. Spin. December 23, 2015.
  16. Web site: White. Caitlin. Stream Diamond Youth Nothing Matters + "Thought I Had It Right" Video. May 19, 2015. Stereogum. December 23, 2015.
  17. Web site: FMQB Airplay Archive: SubModern Rock. Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. October 31, 2016.

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