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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Young Aviators
| name = Young Aviators
| image = Young Aviators.JPG
| image = Young Aviators.JPG
| image_size = 255px
| caption = Young Aviators (from L to R) Melling, McKay, Markey and Haughey performing in December 2014
| background = group_or_band
| caption = Young Aviators performing in 2014
| origin = [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]]
| origin = [[Glasgow]], Scotland
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[post-grunge]], {{nowrap|[[indie rock]]}}, [[britpop]], [[punk rock]]
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[post-grunge]], [[indie rock]], [[britpop]], [[punk rock]]
| years_active = 2009–2016
| years_active = 2009–2016
| label = [[Electric Honey (label)|Electric Honey]] (UK)
| label = [[Electric Honey (label)|Electric Honey]] (UK)
| website = {{URL|http://youngaviators.bandcamp.com/}}
| website = {{URL|http://youngaviators.bandcamp.com/}}
| current_members = Declan McKay<br />John Markey<br>Kyle Haughey <br/> Oliver Melling
| past_members = Decky McKay<br />John Markey<br>Kyle Haughey <br/> Oliver Melling
}}
}}


'''Young Aviators''' were a Scottish rock band based in [[Glasgow]], Scotland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/features/music/introducing-young-aviators|title=Introducing Young Aviators|work=Culture Northern Ireland}}</ref> They released their début album ''Self Help'' with the label [[Electric Honey (label)|Electric Honey]] in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/reviews/albums/young-aviators-self-help|title=Young Aviators – Self Help|work=theskinny.co.uk}}</ref> They disbanded in 2016.
'''Young Aviators''' were a Scottish rock band based in [[Glasgow]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/features/music/introducing-young-aviators|title=Introducing Young Aviators|work=Culture Northern Ireland}}</ref> They released their debut album ''Self Help'' via the label [[Electric Honey (label)|Electric Honey]] in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/reviews/albums/young-aviators-self-help|title=Young Aviators – Self Help|work=theskinny.co.uk}}</ref> They disbanded in 2016.


==History==
==His story==
Young Aviators were formed in 2009 by childhood friends Declan McKay (singer/songwriter), Kyle Haughey (bassist) and John Markey (drummer).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.belfastmusic.org/article/6129/introducing-young-aviators|title=Introducing Young Aviators|author=Culture Northern Ireland|work=belfastmusic.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://amazingtunes.com/goomusic/youngaviators/biography|title=Young Aviators|work=amazingtunes.com}}</ref> In 2014 keyboardist Oliver Melling joined the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goomusic.net/#!young-aviators/c22u9/|title=goomusic-management|work=goomusic-management}}</ref>
Young Aviators were formed in 2009 by childhood friends Decky McKay (singer/songwriter), Kyle Haughey (bassist) and John Markey (drummer).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.belfastmusic.org/article/6129/introducing-young-aviators|title=Introducing Young Aviators|author=Culture Northern Ireland|work=belfastmusic.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://amazingtunes.com/goomusic/youngaviators/biography|title=Young Aviators|work=amazingtunes.com}}</ref> In 2014 keyboardist Oliver Melling joined the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goomusic.net/#!young-aviators/c22u9/|title=goomusic-management}}</ref>


In 2009 they toured the UK with indie rock band [[Reef (band)|Reef]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edinburgh.stv.tv/articles/248856-young-aviators-support-travis-in-edinburgh/|title=Young Aviators support Travis in Edinburgh - STV Edinburgh - Edinburgh|author=Mary McCool|work=STV Edinburgh}}</ref> In 2011 they released their EP ''Hunting for Heaven'', which was favourably reviewed in [[musicOMH]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/young-aviators-self-help|title=Young Aviators – Self Help|work=musicOMH}}</ref> and toured with [[The Subways]] in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.isthismusic.com/subways-young-aviators-man-moon|title=Live photoreview: The Subways / Young Aviators / Man of Moon|work=is this music?}}</ref>
In 2009, they toured the UK with indie rock band [[Reef (band)|Reef]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edinburgh.stv.tv/articles/248856-young-aviators-support-travis-in-edinburgh/|title=Young Aviators support Travis in Edinburgh - STV Edinburgh - Edinburgh|author=Mary McCool|work=STV Edinburgh}}</ref> In 2011 they released their EP ''Hunting for Heaven'', which was favourably reviewed in [[musicOMH]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/young-aviators-self-help|title=Young Aviators – Self Help|work=musicOMH|date=3 October 2013 }}</ref> and toured with [[The Subways]] in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.isthismusic.com/subways-young-aviators-man-moon|title=Live photoreview: The Subways / Young Aviators / Man of Moon|work=is this music?|date=23 October 2014 }}</ref>


In 2013 they released their debut album ''Self Help'' under the indie label [[Electric Honey (label)|Electric Honey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/videos/young-aviators-forward-thinking|title=Young Aviators - Forward Thinking|work=Clash Magazine}}</ref>
In 2012, they released their debut album ''Self Help'' under the indie label [[Electric Honey (label)|Electric Honey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/videos/young-aviators-forward-thinking|title=Young Aviators - Forward Thinking|work=Clash Magazine|date=10 June 2013 }}</ref> This became the biggest selling CD album in the labels history. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/the-scotsman-sessions-355-declan-mckay-4063671|title=The Scotsman Sessions #355: Declan McKay|work=The Scotsman}}</ref>


The band toured in the UK, Germany and Austria tour supporting [[Sportfreunde Stiller]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportfreunde-stiller.de/29-10-2013-ravensburg-oberschwabenclub-2/|title=Sportfreunde Stiller - 29.10.2013 Ravensburg Oberschwabenklub (ausverkauft)|author=Christian Bolza, xhoch4 - designpluskultur|work=Sportfreunde Stiller - Die offizielle Webseite der Sportfreunde Stiller}}</ref> and had a supporting slot on tour with indie group [[Travis (band)|Travis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://glasgow.stv.tv/7392/|title=Travis support slots for the Young Aviators|work=STV Glasgow}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://glasgow.stv.tv/articles/248845-young-aviators-play-with-bwani-junction-in-glasgow/|title=Young Aviators play with Bwani Junction in Glasgow - STV Glasgow - Glasgow|author=Mary McCool|work=STV Glasgow}}</ref>
The band toured in the UK, Germany and Austria tour supporting [[Sportfreunde Stiller]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportfreunde-stiller.de/29-10-2013-ravensburg-oberschwabenclub-2/|title=Sportfreunde Stiller - 29.10.2013 Ravensburg Oberschwabenklub (ausverkauft)|author=Christian Bolza, xhoch4 - designpluskultur|work=Sportfreunde Stiller - Die offizielle Webseite der Sportfreunde Stiller}}</ref> and had a supporting slot on tour with indie group [[Travis (band)|Travis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://glasgow.stv.tv/7392/|title=Travis support slots for the Young Aviators|work=STV Glasgow}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://glasgow.stv.tv/articles/248845-young-aviators-play-with-bwani-junction-in-glasgow/|title=Young Aviators play with Bwani Junction in Glasgow - STV Glasgow - Glasgow|author=Mary McCool|work=STV Glasgow}}</ref>


In August 2015 they released a music video on [[YouTube]] to accompany their new single "Drive-Thru Culture Night".<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x3hfYffo5M</ref>
In August 2015, they released a music video on [[YouTube]] to accompany their new single "Drive-Thru Culture Night".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x3hfYffo5M |title=Young Aviators - Drive-Thru Culture Night |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=2015-08-03 |access-date=2020-06-05}}</ref>


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Frontman Decky McKay went on to found [[alt-country]] band The Vicuñas in 2017. They released their self-titled [[Extended play|EP]] in April 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/e3597580-f668-472e-9819-70458c777b6f |title=BBC Blogs - Across the line - ATL's Track for the Day #443, The Vicunas |website=Bbc.co.uk |date=17 March 2017 |access-date=2020-06-05}}</ref>
The group disbanded following the death of their drummer John Markey after a fatal overdose of painkillers.<ref>http://www.olsonfuneral.com/obituaries/John-Markey-2/</ref>

Bassist Kyle Haughey was arrested and jailed for six years in 2017 for firearms offences in [[Halifax]], [[Yorkshire]]. <ref>https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/crime/teen-locked-up-for-role-in-shooting-rampage-around-halifax-1-8619971</ref>

Oliver Melling now lives in [[Sweden]] and is now pursuing a soccer career with lower league side [[Kristianstad FC]]. <ref>http://www.kristianstadsbladet.se/sport/dromfinal-i-alliansen/</ref>

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Frontman Declan McKay went on to found [[Alt-Country]] band The Vicuñas in 2017 and release their self titled [[EP]] in April 2018.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/e3597580-f668-472e-9819-70458c777b6f</ref>


Following a hiatus, the group released their latest EP 'Embrace the Inescapable' with Electric Honey in early 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/the-scotsman-sessions-355-declan-mckay-4063671|title=The Scotsman Sessions #355: Declan McKay|work=The Scotsman}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://youngaviators.bandcamp.com/}}
* {{Bandcamp|youngaviators|Official page}}


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Young Aviators
Young Aviators performing in 2014
Young Aviators performing in 2014
Background information
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
GenresAlternative rock, post-grunge, indie rock, britpop, punk rock
Years active2009–2016
LabelsElectric Honey (UK)
Past membersDecky McKay
John Markey
Kyle Haughey
Oliver Melling
Websiteyoungaviators.bandcamp.com

Young Aviators were a Scottish rock band based in Glasgow.[1] They released their debut album Self Help via the label Electric Honey in 2013.[2] They disbanded in 2016.

His story

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Young Aviators were formed in 2009 by childhood friends Decky McKay (singer/songwriter), Kyle Haughey (bassist) and John Markey (drummer).[3][4] In 2014 keyboardist Oliver Melling joined the band.[5]

In 2009, they toured the UK with indie rock band Reef.[6] In 2011 they released their EP Hunting for Heaven, which was favourably reviewed in musicOMH,[7] and toured with The Subways in the UK.[8]

In 2012, they released their debut album Self Help under the indie label Electric Honey.[9] This became the biggest selling CD album in the labels history. [10]

The band toured in the UK, Germany and Austria tour supporting Sportfreunde Stiller[11] and had a supporting slot on tour with indie group Travis.[12][13]

In August 2015, they released a music video on YouTube to accompany their new single "Drive-Thru Culture Night".[14]

Frontman Decky McKay went on to found alt-country band The Vicuñas in 2017. They released their self-titled EP in April 2018.[15]

Following a hiatus, the group released their latest EP 'Embrace the Inescapable' with Electric Honey in early 2023.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Introducing Young Aviators". Culture Northern Ireland.
  2. ^ "Young Aviators – Self Help". theskinny.co.uk.
  3. ^ Culture Northern Ireland. "Introducing Young Aviators". belfastmusic.org.
  4. ^ "Young Aviators". amazingtunes.com.
  5. ^ "goomusic-management".
  6. ^ Mary McCool. "Young Aviators support Travis in Edinburgh - STV Edinburgh - Edinburgh". STV Edinburgh.
  7. ^ "Young Aviators – Self Help". musicOMH. 3 October 2013.
  8. ^ "Live photoreview: The Subways / Young Aviators / Man of Moon". is this music?. 23 October 2014.
  9. ^ "Young Aviators - Forward Thinking". Clash Magazine. 10 June 2013.
  10. ^ "The Scotsman Sessions #355: Declan McKay". The Scotsman.
  11. ^ Christian Bolza, xhoch4 - designpluskultur. "Sportfreunde Stiller - 29.10.2013 Ravensburg Oberschwabenklub (ausverkauft)". Sportfreunde Stiller - Die offizielle Webseite der Sportfreunde Stiller.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ "Travis support slots for the Young Aviators". STV Glasgow.
  13. ^ Mary McCool. "Young Aviators play with Bwani Junction in Glasgow - STV Glasgow - Glasgow". STV Glasgow.
  14. ^ "Young Aviators - Drive-Thru Culture Night". YouTube. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  15. ^ "BBC Blogs - Across the line - ATL's Track for the Day #443, The Vicunas". Bbc.co.uk. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  16. ^ "The Scotsman Sessions #355: Declan McKay". The Scotsman.
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