Young Rising Sons
Anthemic, sun-drenched indie pop built on soaring choruses and shimmering guitars. High-energy music for road trips and summer afternoons.
Anthemic, sun-drenched indie pop built on soaring choruses and shimmering guitars. High-energy music for road trips and summer afternoons.
Young Rising Sons specialize in a specific brand of optimistic, wide-screen indie pop that feels like a permanent golden hour. Their sound is defined by massive, shout-along choruses, bright guitar textures, and a rhythmic drive that sits somewhere between folk-rock stomp and polished electropop. It is music designed to fill large spaces, whether that is a festival field or the interior of a car on a long drive.
What sets them apart is their commitment to the 'soulful pick-me-up.' While many of their contemporaries lean into irony or moody electronics, this band doubles down on earnestness and melodic payoff. You will hear layers of gang vocals, shimmering synth pads, and Andy Tongren’s versatile voice, which can shift from a vulnerable intimate tone to a powerful, stadium-ready belt in a single verse.
Start with their breakout single 'High' to understand their core DNA: it is the quintessential anthem for letting go. From there, explore the 'High' EP or 'Passenger' to hear how they balance their signature optimism with more nuanced, reflective songwriting that still maintains that essential, driving energy.
Young Rising Sons are an American indie pop band consisting of Andy Tongren (lead singer/guitar), Julian Dimagiba (bass), Max Iantorno (guitar) and Steve Patrick (drums) formed in 2010. With the release of their debut single "High", Young Rising Sons signed with Dirty Canvas/Interscope Records in 2013. BBC Radio 1 DJ, Zane Lowe named "High" a "Next Hype" track upon its release in the spring of 2014.
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