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David Le'aupepe (born 1992 ) 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.

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.

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

2012–14: Gang of Youths formation
Le'aupepe formed the band Gang of Youths in 2012 in Sydney, Australia.

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.

Discography
With Gang of Youths
 * The Positions (2015)
 * Go Farther in Lightness (2017)

Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition
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 * "Poison Drum"
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 * "Let Me Down Easy"
 * "The Heart Is a Muscle"
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 * "The Heart Is a Muscle"
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