The Vaccines are an English indie rock band from West London, formed in 2010 by Justin Hayward-Young and Freddie Cowan. The current lineup features Justin Hayward-Young on vocals and guitar, Árni Árnason on bass, Timothy Lanham on guitar and keyboards, and Yoann Intonti on drums. Known for their energetic sound and catchy songwriting, The Vaccines broke through with their debut album, which became the top-selling debut in the UK in 2011 and earned them comparisons to bands like the Ramones and the Strokes. They have gained a reputation for dynamic live shows and have toured with major artists including the Rolling Stones and Arctic Monkeys. With six studio albums released and two million records sold worldwide, The Vaccines remain a prominent force in modern British guitar music.