The Vaccines are an English indie rock[1][2][3] band, formed in West London in 2010 by Justin Hayward-Young and Freddie Cowan.

The Vaccines have toured extensively, playing with and opening up for acts such as the Rolling Stones, Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Kings of Leon[4], Phoenix, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Imagine Dragons, and Muse.

(2011), Come of Age (2012), English Graffiti (2015), Combat Sports (2018), Back in Love City (2021), and Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations (2024).

Both of the music videos for each of the double A-side songs were directed by Doug Hart, former bass player with the Jesus and Mary Chain.

[1] Following the confirmation of its contract with Columbia Records, the band released its second single "Post Break-Up Sex" on 24 January 2011, and it debuted at No.

"[3] In Autumn 2011, the band was forced to postpone tours of Japan and the US, in addition to shows across Europe, after Young suffered from a recurring vocal issue that had led to three operations within a nine-month period.

[citation needed] On 10 June 2011, the Vaccines performed as a support act for the Arctic Monkeys in a 10,000-capacity tent venue at Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield, UK.

[citation needed] The Vaccines ended the summer at the Reading and Leeds Festivals, joined on stage by members of the Horrors.

The Vaccines have frequently collaborated on stage, including guest spots with Lyle Preslar of Minor Threat, Ryan Jarman of the Cribs, members of Savages and Paul Thomson of Franz Ferdinand.

[29] On Christmas Day of 2011, the Vaccines appeared on Top of the Pops for the first time, before welcoming in the New Year on Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny.

[32] In July 2012, during another summer of playing festivals, the band released two free EPs—one is a live EP recorded in Brighton, UK, while the other is a collection of acoustic cover versions, entitled Please, Please Do Not Disturb.

"[3] In January 2013, the Vaccines were nominated for a Brit Award for Best Live Act, alongside the Rolling Stones, Muse, Mumford & Sons and Coldplay.

On 29 January 2013, the Vaccines began its first headliner tour of the US with a show at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston, Massachusetts,[40] supported by Australian band San Cisco.

[48] Melody Calling EP, recorded in Los Angeles by Rich Costey and John Hill, was released on 12 August 2013 with work on the new album scheduled to start in spring 2014.

On 18 May 2015, English Graffiti was made BBC Radio 6's 'Album of the Day +' where previously unheard tracks were premiered throughout the show, with a live performance of "Dream Lover" and "(All Afternoon) In Love."

[63] On the same day as their Reading performance, Justin Young revealed details of their upcoming fourth studio album to DIY, saying that "we've got most of the record written, actually.

"[64] In January 2017, it was reported that the Vaccines' fourth album would contain songs "like polished '70s and '80s rock: Big Star, Todd Rundgren, Guided by Voices – that kind of stuff.

"Someone to Lose", "Out on the Street", and "Young American" were among the songs considered for the album, with the band looking for "a polished pop producer" to handle the recording sessions that were scheduled to take place in February.

After published photos taken of the remaining members in the wake of Robertson's departure gave the impression that the Vaccines would continue as a three-piece, Cowan stated that Intonti and English Graffiti touring keyboardist Timothy Lanham had officially joined the band.

[65] In April 2017, the Vaccines played in Shanghai, China where they premiered three new songs: "Your Love Is My Favourite Band", "Surfing in the Sky" and "Rolling Stones".

In April 2018 the band embarked on a UK tour to promote the album, culminating with a sold-out show at London's 10,200 capacity venue Alexandra Palace.

In July 2019, it was announced that the band had recorded a duet with Kylie Minogue to accompany the trailer for the Aardman Animations Oscar nominated A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon.

The EP consisted of cover versions of songs by Waxahatchee, Kacey Musgraves, Queens of the Stone Age, Buffalo Springfield, Wanda Jackson and the Tornadoes.

Recorded at Sonic Ranch just outside of El Paso, Texas in December 2019, the album was produced by Daniel Ledinsky with additional production by Fryars.

On 15 March 2023, Cowan announced that he was leaving the Vaccines "for the foreseeable future" and had already informed the other members of his decision during the previous summer.

In the wake of Cowan's departure, Timothy Lanham took up lead guitar duties with former Drowners frontman and longtime friend of the band Matt Hitt becoming their live keyboardist and guitarist.

Meanwhile, Young stated on behalf of the band that they had just finished their sixth album and were "incredibly excited for all the fun and creativity that lies ahead.

"[72] In September 2023, the Vaccines announced their sixth studio album, Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations, alongside the release of its lead single "Heartbreak Kid", recorded in Los Angeles with producer Andrew Wells.