Young the Giant are an American rock band formed in Irvine, California in 2004, fronted by Sameer Gadhia. Their 2010 self-titled debut — home of My Body and Cough Syrup — made them a fixture of 2010s alternative radio, and it is still the record to start with before Mind Over Matter (2014) and Home of the Strange (2016). Find Young the Giant vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
Young the Giant formed in Irvine, California in 2004 (initially as The Jakes). The band consists of Sameer Gadhia, Jacob Tilley, Eric Cannata, Payam Doostzadeh, and Francois Comtois. They broke through with their 2010 self-titled debut and became a fixture of 2010s alternative radio, known for Gadhia's expressive vocals and the band's polished, melodic rock sound.
Young the Giant play indie rock and alternative rock with anthemic, melodic songwriting, layered guitars, and dynamic vocals. Their sound balances accessible hooks with a degree of atmospheric and rhythmic sophistication, and their lyrics often address identity, belonging, and the band members' diverse cultural backgrounds.
The self-titled debut has been issued in colored-vinyl variants and is of interest given its breakthrough singles. The band's Roadrunner-era catalog appears in various pressings popular with alternative rock fans.
Listeners new to Young the Giant often start with the self-titled debut (2010). For related listening, see and.
