Gang Of Youths are an Australian quintet that writes soaring alt-rock — like a hybrid between the National and Wolf Parade, but a bit more romantic and lit using softer tones. Their new single “What Can I Do If The Fire Goes Out?” is a relentlessly driving anthem that bodes well for the follow-up to their 2015 debut The Positions. “Do I throw my clothes in the fire?/ Do I throw my hopes in the fire?” lead singer David Le’aupepe asks in desperation, his voice grandly emotive. He feels misunderstood, but is still holding onto hope of eventually stumbling on the right path. There’s no certainty of what lies ahead, with Le’aupepe anxious if the motivation to keep looking on will last. But across five minutes of restorative guitars and hurdling drums, the band finds peace in the panic. Listen and check out the band’s upcoming tour dates below.

Tour Dates:

02/13 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge

03/20 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge

03/27 Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade

04/26 London, UK @ Water Rats

04/29 Leeds, UK @ Live At Leeds

04/30 Glasgow, UK @ Stag And Dagger

05/08 London, UK @ Blue Last

05/12 Berlin, GE @ Auster

05/13 Hamburg, GE @ Molotow

05/15 Paris, FR @ Pop Up Label

05/16 Amsterdam, NE @ Bitterzoet

05/25 Manchester, UK @ Sound Control

05/28 Birmingham, UK @ Sunflower Lounge

05/30 Brighton, UK @ Green Door Store

05/31 London, UK @ Camden Assembly

Gang Of Youths’ forthcoming sophomore album is as-of-yet announced.