Way Dynamic is the solo musical project of Australian musician and songwriter Dylan Young. Based in Melbourne, the project has released the studio albums So Familiar (2022), Duck (2024), and Massive Shoe (2025). In 2026, Young signed with Jagjaguwar for the international release of Massive Shoe and announced his first North American tour.[1][2]
Way Dynamic | |
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| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Indie folk, folk-pop, art rock |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Spoilsport Records, Earth Libraries, Jagjaguwar |
| Members | Dylan Young |
Career
editYoung began releasing music as Way Dynamic in the late 2010s. In addition to his solo work, he has performed with several Melbourne-based groups, including Cool Sounds, Good Morning, Snowy Band, and Kankawa Nagarra.[3]
Way Dynamic released the debut album So Familiar in 2022. Reviewing the album, AllMusic noted its layered arrangements and melodic songwriting.[4]
The second album, Duck, followed in 2024.
In 2025, Way Dynamic released the third studio album, Massive Shoe. The album received coverage from publications including New Commute, MELT FM, and Still Listening Magazine.[5][6]
In May 2026, Way Dynamic was included in Rolling Stone AU/NZ's annual Future of Music list, which highlighted emerging Australian and New Zealand artists.[7][8]
Later that month, Jagjaguwar announced the international release of Massive Shoe and a North American tour by Way Dynamic.[9][10]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- So Familiar (2022)
- Duck (2024)
- Massive Shoe (2025)
References
edit- ↑ "Way Dynamic Signs To Jagjaguwar, Announces First North American Tour". Stereogum. May 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Way Dynamic Signs To Jagjaguwar, Breakout LP Massive Shoe To Be Re-Issued". Clash. 2026.
- ↑ "Way Dynamic". Jagjaguwar.
- ↑ "So Familiar Review". AllMusic.
- ↑ "Way Dynamic – Massive Shoe". New Commute.
- ↑ "Artist Profile: Way Dynamic". MELT FM. September 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Future of Music 2026". Rolling Stone AU/NZ. May 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Indie Singer-Songwriter Way Dynamic Wants to Focus on the Music". Rolling Stone AU/NZ. May 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Way Dynamic Signs To Jagjaguwar, Announces First North American Tour". Stereogum. May 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Way Dynamic signs to Jagjaguwar, announces first-ever North American tour". BrooklynVegan. 2026.