Young the Giant formed in Irvine, California in 2004, initially operating as The Jakes before changing their name in 2010. The band consists of Sameer Gadhia (vocals, percussion), Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar), Payam Doostzadeh (bass), and François Comtois (drums). They released their self-titled debut album in 2010, which featured the RIAA gold-certified singles "My Body" and "Cough Syrup." Young the Giant blends indie rock with anthemic stadium rock, drawing on their members' diverse backgrounds. Their discography includes Mind Over Matter (2014), Home of the Strange (2016), and Mirror Master (2018), the latter reaching the top ten of the Rock Albums chart. The band has performed at major festivals including Coachella, Outside Lands, and Governor's Ball. Lead singer Sameer Gadhia has been recognized by the New York Times as "one of the great contemporary rock voices."