Young the Giant

About

Formed in Irvine, California in 2004, Young the Giant is an American rock band that gained recognition following their signing to Roadrunner Records in 2009. The band was formerly known as the Jakes before adopting their current name. Their lineup features Sameer Gadhia on lead vocals, Jacob Tilley and Eric Cannata on guitar, Payam Doostzadeh on bass guitar, and Francois Comtois on drums. In 2010, they released their self-titled debut album, which introduced audiences to their distinctive sound. The album's first three singles, "My Body," "Cough Syrup," and "Apartment," all achieved notable success by charting on the US Alternative Songs chart, establishing the band as a rising force in contemporary rock music.