They describe themselves as on the same track as U2, Killers and R.E.M, with a front man as intoxicating as Michael Hutchence…

So it could be fair to say, we’re about to hear more from Fairchild Republic.

The six-member band, formed by mates at a Gold Coast high school, are about “writing emotional songs with a goal to move people”.

Fairchild Republic recently won Gold Coast Uncovered, with their prize sending them to Japan to play a few shows as well as the chance to film a slick video.

The clip for Stay Young was unveiled to the world on the YouTube this week, so now you can make up your mind on just how big you think FCR will be.