The story of the masters of alternative and indie that Morrissey himself recognised - All About Young the Giant

Young the Giant - that's the unusual name of an American rock band that plays alternative nuanced indies! Although when the history of the band began in 2004, the members called themselves differently -. The Jakes. But few people remember those times, because the popularity came to the guys from Irvine only in 2011, after the release of their debut album of the same name: their first single, "My Body."has reached number five on Billboard Alternative Songs, and the second - "Cough Syrup."already up to number three on the chart...

Where the story began

The band formed back in the day 2004 year, and was originally named The Jakes. At the time, its members were studying at high schooland they were on average 15 years. So this is one of those bands whose members are old friends and have known each other since secondary school or, in some cases, even primary school! Childhood mates, vocalist and percussionist, remain the inspiration and permanent links of what later became Young the Giant. Samir Gadhi and the guitarist Jacob Tilley.

It was Gadhi who suggested as a name Young the Giant - a phrase that doesn't carry no sense! In his own words, the previous name sounded too boring and monotonous, and the new one - so unusual and strange, seems to him much fresher and more interesting!

"It makes absolutely no sense! But I think a name like that should make the public curious," Samir admitted.

When they were still The Jakes, the musicians released 7-track EP "Shake My Hand."which includes a number of songs that are well known to their fans - "Garands." и "Cough Syrup.". At that time these compositions had modest success, but everything changed when they were later included in the collective's eponymous debut album.

Studying has taken a back seat

A passion for music took hold of the friends at the early in lifeand when they were in high school (some were still finishing high school), they decided: it's time to stop dreaming and finally start, create! They decided to form their own band, but the studies were. barrier between them and the stage... Then the decision was made to dump her!

Whole four hours The young rock stars had a difficult conversation with their parents: their friends tried their best to persuade that there was only room in their hearts for music. It was difficult debatesbut as far as we can tell, the boys won them! They took six-month leave in school: this time was quite enough to achieve some result, and already from it to start further....

Tea party backstage

Young the Giant loves live performances! But for energetic concerts the band members prepare themselves by relaxing as much as possible... In his interview the drummer François Comtois said that he and his boys prefer to enjoy the peace in front of the stage, sipping tea and maybe just a little whiskey. However, as soon as they take the stage, it's as if a switch is flicked, as the rockers immediately start playing and putting their best foot forward!

In September. 2011 of the year the band took the stage in Austin, state of Texas. It was particularly hot day - the neighbourhood had been hit by a drought caused by two months without rain. And then, a few minutes after Young the Giant started, the sky poured down as if it had been out of a bucket! Comtois recalled how the audience went crazy and the band, instead of being discouraged by the inclement weather, turned the event into a ? powerful emotional show!

They've been recognised by Morrissey himself

As you know, the leader of the once successful indie rock band The Smiths Morrissey is a very big connoisseur and critic of modern music. This person is difficult to please: he has his own, special taste... However Young the Giantwith their uplifting and energetic sound, he is recognised!

As of 2022, the group has issued 4 studio of the album, 3 EPS и 7 singles. On YouTube they are particularly popular with recordings of their live performances, and clips of tracks "Cough Syrup, My Body, Mind Over Matter.which have racked up millions of views and hundreds of thousands of likes! Their official ticked channel has more than 300,000 fans.