Years & Years
Years & Years was an English electropop band formed in London in 2010.
Years & Years was an English electropop band formed in London in 2010. The group became widely known after "King" reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in 2015, and later became a solo project for Olly Alexander before the project was disbanded in 2023.
History
Years & Years formed in 2010 in London and rose to prominence in 2015 with the success of "King". After originally operating as a trio, the project later became centered on Olly Alexander and was eventually ended in 2023.
Musical style
The band's music is generally described as electropop and synthpop, with electronic influences. Sources also describe its sound as blending R&B and 1990s house elements.
Discography
Years & Years released three studio albums, including Communion in 2015 and Night Call in 2022. The group also issued multiple singles and extended plays during its active years.
Transition to solo project
By 2021, Years & Years had become a solo project for Olly Alexander after the other two members left. Later reports indicate that Alexander ended the Years & Years project and continued under his own name.
Key facts
- Years & Years formed in London in 2010 as a British electronic music group.
- The core trio consisted of Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy, and Emre Türkmen.
- The single "King" reached number one in the UK and helped the group achieve mainstream success.
- Their debut album, Communion, was released in 2015.
- The Years & Years project was disbanded in 2023.
Years & Years toured and charted internationally, including in markets relevant to Canadian readers as part of the wider English-language pop music scene.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Years_&_YearsSupports: Formation in London in 2010, electropop classification, success of "King", and later disbandment.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Years_&_Years_discographySupports: Discography, including studio albums and disbandment in 2023.
- Wikipedia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Years_&_YearsSupports: Transition from trio to Olly Alexander solo project.
- Hits Radio — https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/entertainment/music/years-yearsSupports: Band formation background and change to a solo project.
- Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/us/artist/years-years/910604189Supports: Origin in London, electronic genre, and release context around Communion.