Young the Giant is an American alternative rock band from Irvine, California, formed in 2004. The five-piece - Sameer Gadhia (vocals), Jacob Tilley and Eric Cannata (guitars), Payam Doostzadeh (bass) and Francois Comtois (drums) - broke through with their 2010 self-titled debut, home to the hits 'My Body' and 'Cough Syrup'. Over six studio albums they have built a reputation as one of the most consistent acts in American indie rock.
Young the Giant released their sixth studio album Victory Garden on May 1, 2026 via their own label Jungle Youth Music, licensed to Fearless Records and distributed by Concord Records.
The band announced Victory Garden on February 6, 2026, along with the new single 'Different Kind Of Love'.
Young the Giant announced their 'In The Open' 2025 acoustic tour, which ran from August to October across the United States with Cold War Kids as support, among others.
The 'In The Open' acoustic tour started on August 15, 2025 in Honolulu and concluded on October 7 at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado.
Young the Giant performed as a support act for Cage the Elephant during their North American tour in 2024.
American indie rock band Young the Giant performs their Victory Garden Tour in Groningen, featuring new songs.
American indie rock band Young the Giant performs at De Oosterpoort in Groningen.