Young the Giant—Sameer Gadhia, Jacob Tilley, Eric Cannata, Francois Comtois, and Payam Doostzadeh—formed in 2004. Managed by United Talent Agency and Activist Artists Management, the multi-platinum band recently released the acoustic EP In The Open Volume One, featuring stripped-down fan favorites and the new song “Bitter Fruit.”

“’In The Open’ has been our superpower as a band since we started playing music together. There’s something so thrilling about reimagining our music in a way that’s more improvised, less controlled, and in a place you wouldn’t expect. We’re hoping to bring this feeling to you in our new tour, Young the Giant: In The Open. While we can’t play a full set for you under a bridge or on a cliffside, we hope these beautiful, intimate venues will give you the same feeling.” – Young The Giant.

The EP is available to stream on all major streaming platforms, with the album also available for purchase on Apple Music or through the band’s official merchandise store.

Alongside the EP, Young the Giant announced the “In The Open Tour,” an intimate concert series held in striking venues nationwide. The tour features Cassandra Coleman, whose debut album is being produced by Jack Antonoff, as support. The “In The Open VIP Soundcheck Experience” includes access to the band’s rehearsal, unreleased tracks, rare cuts, spontaneous stories, and more. Throughout the tour, Young the Giant partners with REVERB to promote sustainability, energize fans to take climate action, and support the Music Decarbonization Project’s innovative solutions for reducing carbon emissions in the music industry at their source.

For tour details and ticket purchases, visit youngthegiant.com.

Limited edition In The Open vinyl will be sold on tour and available for pre-order, pressed onto 100% recycled green vinyl. The band recently played two special album-anniversary underplays at The Troubadour in Los Anbeles, performing their debut album on September 4 and Mind Over Matter on September 5. Last year, Young the Giant marked a decade of Mind Over Matter with a 10th Anniversary Edition.

Purchase or pre-order the vinyl here.

UPCOMING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES September 4 – The Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA (performing debut album) September 5 – The Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA (performing Mind Over Matter) September 6 – Meritage Resort – Napa, CA * September 9 – Quarry Amphitheater – Santa Cruz, C * September 10 – Pappy & Harriet’s – Pioneertown, CA * September 12 – OC Fair – Costa Mesa, CA (w/ Wilderado) September 13 – Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival – Templeton, CA # September 15 – Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ * September 18 – Fountain Street Church – Grand Rapids, MI * September 21 – Lincoln Theatre – Washington, DC * September 22 – Lincoln Theatre – Washington, DC * September 25 – The National – Richmond, VA * September 26 – Firefly Distillery – Charleston, SC * September 27 – The Coves Amphitheater – Union Hall, VA * September 27-28 – Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival – Franklin, TN # October 2 – Athenaeum Center – Chicago, IL * October 3 – Athenaeum Center – Chicago, IL * October 5 – Uptown Theater – Kansas City, MO * October 7 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO (w/ Saint Motel and Jade Bird) # festival date *w/ special guest Cassandra Coleman All dates here

Writer’s note: as a nod to Young The Giant’s climate actions and activism, I want to recognize the importance of doing this… Especially during these times. Since 1990, greenhouse gas emissions has risen 51%, a rate that has more than trippled since 1982. It has been projected that by 2100, these effects will lead to severe negative consequences for ecosystems and human well-being, even with current efforts. Sources encourage scalable solutions for change, noting that collaboration is key in making an impact, and Young The Giant are notably leveraging the strength of the music community to bring awareness.

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