The Young Veins
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2009 in Topanga, California, United States |
| Founder | Ryan Ross, Jon Walker |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Topanga, California , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Ryan Ross, Jon Walker, Andy Soukal, Nick Murray, Nick White |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Number of employees | 5 |
The Young Veins was a pop and rock ensemble originating from Topanga, California. The group included former Panic! at the Disco members Ryan Ross and Jon Walker, joined by bassist Andy Soukal, drummer Nick Murray, and keyboardist Nick White.
History
On July 6, 2009, Ross and Walker parted ways with Panic! at the Disco citing creative disagreements. By July 28, they introduced their new project, The Young Veins, a band with a vintage rock influence, releasing their debut track "Change" on Myspace simultaneously with Panic!'s single "New Perspective." MTV interpreted this as an effort to overshadow Panic!, though drummer Spencer Smith of Panic! dismissed such claims.
In October 2009, Ross revealed that their first album, Take a Vacation!, had been completed and they were searching for a new record label following the conclusion of Ross’s contract with Fueled by Ramen. Eventually, the band signed with One Haven Music, which issued the album on June 8, 2010. The lead single "Change" was launched earlier on April 5.
The Young Veins made their live debut on March 15, 2010, at The Echo in Los Angeles, sharing the stage with artists including Jenny Lewis and Edward Sharpe. Their inaugural tour started on June 11, featuring Nick Murray on drums, Andy Soukal on bass, and Nick White handling keyboards.
On December 10, 2010, guitarist Jon Walker announced through Twitter that the band would be taking a hiatus "for the time being."
On September 28, 2023, The Young Veins issued a remastered deluxe edition of Take a Vacation! alongside a vinyl reissue.
Musical style
According to AllMusic biographer Andrew Leahey, the band's sound can be characterized as "vintage pop/rock," drawing inspiration from acts such as the Cookies, the Kinks, and the Cramps.[1] AllMusic critic Mark Deming observed that Take a Vacation! (2010) reflects influences from "early British Invasion era pop/rock," naming groups like the Kinks, the Hollies, and the Searchers.[2]
Band members
Former
- Ryan Ross – vocals, guitar (2009–2010)
- Jon Walker – vocals, guitar (2009–2010)
- Andy Soukal – bass guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)
- Nick Murray – drums, percussion (2009–2010)
- Nick White – keyboards (2010)
Studio albums
| Title | Album information | Peak chart rankings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Indie |
US Heatseekers | ||
| Take a Vacation! |
|
40 | 9 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Change"[4] | 2010 | Take a Vacation! |
| "Take a Vacation!"[5] | ||
| "Everyone but You"[6] |