Artist description Youngster's sound is often compared to a cross between the quirky song-writing style of bands like They Might Be Giants or Ben Folds Five and harder rocking bands like Weezer and Everclear. Their songs range from upbeat, straight ahead pop/rock (such as Moment of Silence and My Room) to even Latin types of beats (such as No Toy Surprise). In between there is a mixture of dynamic grooves, melodic guitar and bass playing, along with great lyrics and harmonies. What makes Youngster unique is their ability to take a song through many stages, carefully writing concise parts that bring the emotion behind their songs to new heights and depths in music.

Music Style Power Pop, Alternative Rock

Musical Influences Beatles, Ben Folds Five, They Might Be Giants, Green Day, Weezer, Elvis Costello, The Clash

Similar Artists A cross between Ben Folds Five and Green Day

Artist History Youngster has been actively gigging the NYC scene for well over 4 years. Jared, Marc, Steve and Anne Marie met through the Village Voice over a period of two years. Their early shows were mostly at CB's Gallery, Lion's Den, and Spiral but have since moved up the ranks to headline slots at places like CBGB, Arlene Grocery, Luna Lounge, Mercury Lounge, Brownies, Fez. In recent days, Youngster has been active in Philadelphia at venues like Grape Street Pub and Pontiac Grill. With East Coast tours planned this summer, bringing them as far down as North Carolina, they have a busy line up ahead of them. For a more detailed history, see www.youngsterworld.com.

Group Members Jared Nissim - Drums and Vocals Marc Dinkin - Vocals and Guitar Steve Cannarelli - Lead Guitar Anne-Marie Stehn - Bass

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Drums, Vocals

Albums Here Diagonally, Zebra Train Records 1998

Press Reviews Featured in Launch Magazine's Jim Beam Back Room, issue # 27. Named Swing Magazine's Best Unsigned Band of the Year, 1998. Featured on the Danny Bonaduce Show, WBIX 105.1 FM, January, 1999. Headlined New York CMJ show, November 1998. Featured band in 1999 NYC Bullet Music Awards. Featured in EZCD.com’s “Verge of Greatness” Compilation CD. “Youngster rocks!” -Danny Bonaduce, WBIX 105.1 FM

Location New York, NY - USA

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