Vlog 039 - The Vaccines

This week we check in with the Vaccines, the London based four-piece who many music scribes see as heralding a renaissance in good old-fashioned British guitar rock. If you’re unfamiliar with their stunning debut album “What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?” stay tuned for the next five minutes while we whisk you through some of the band’s peak performances so far.

First up is the sublime “All In White” recorded in at the York Stereo last November, and an excellent introduction to the darkly brooding power of front man Justin Young. Nine days earlier, the Vaccines appeared on Later with Jools Holland to play “If You Wanna”, perhaps the catchiest track on the album, and the one that propelled them to international attention.

Little surprise then that they also chose to play it on the David Letterman show this past May, while on a mini tour of the US. We also sample a bit of “Post Break-up Sex” from the Festive Festival, the BBC showcase on Radio 1, home of DJ Zane Lowe who is credited with discovering the band last August while browsing YouTube. Finally, a triumphant moment from Glastonbury in June of 2011 – “Wet Suit”, played to a crowd of adoring, if slightly damp fans.