Years & Years are an acclaimed British electropop act that rose to international prominence with their infectious blend of synth-pop, dance and electronic music. Originally consisting of Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen, the group became one of the defining British pop acts of the 2010s, earning chart-topping success with hits including 'King', 'Shine', 'Desire', 'If You're Over Me' and 'Starstruck'. Since 2021, Years & Years has continued as Olly Alexander's solo project, carrying forward the name while building on the group's legacy. Across its career, Years & Years achieved two UK No. 1 albums, a UK No. 1 single and multiple BRIT Award nominations, while building a reputation for spectacular live performances. Years & Years remains a popular choice for festivals, corporate events and exclusive private celebrations, thanks to its distinctive sound and impressive catalogue of modern pop anthems.
Formed in London in 2010, Years & Years began as a five-piece before evolving into the trio of Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen. After signing with French label Kitsuné in 2013, they released the singles 'Traps' and 'Real', before joining Polydor Records and breaking into the UK charts with 'Desire'. Their breakthrough arrived in 2015 when 'King' reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, followed by the release of their debut album Communion, which debuted at No. 1 and became the fastest-selling debut album of the year by a UK-signed act. They continued their success with Palo Santo in 2018 before announcing in 2021 that Years & Years would continue as Olly Alexander's solo project, with Goldsworthy and Türkmen pursuing other creative ventures.
Throughout their career, Years & Years became one of Britain's most celebrated contemporary pop acts, receiving six BRIT Award nominations and winning numerous industry accolades. Their third and final album under the Years & Years name, Night Call, debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart in 2022, giving the project a second chart-topping album. The group also collaborated with some of music's biggest names, including Pet Shop Boys, Kylie Minogue, Elton John, Galantis and Jax Jones, while performing at major festivals and arenas across the UK, Europe and beyond. Their music continues to enjoy global popularity, with millions of streams and enduring radio airplay.
Years & Years are renowned for delivering visually striking live performances that combine infectious dance-pop with exceptional musicianship and stage production. Their appearances at festivals including Glastonbury, BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend and international events, together with performances for BBC New Year's Eve celebrations and collaborations with artists including Elton John and Kylie Minogue, have cemented their reputation as one of Britain's premier live pop acts. Whether appearing at festivals, headline concerts or corporate events, Years & Years deliver an energetic performance packed with chart-topping hits and contemporary pop favourites.
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- 2022 – Night Call debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, becoming the project's second chart-topping album.
- 2021 – 'Starstruck' marked the beginning of Years & Years as Olly Alexander's solo project.
- 2021 – Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen stepped back from the band as Years & Years transitioned into a solo project.
- 2019 – Collaborated with Jax Jones on the UK Top 40 single 'Play'.
- 2018 – Released their second studio album Palo Santo, which reached the UK Top 10 Albums Chart.
- 2018 – 'If You're Over Me' became another UK Top 10 single.
- 2018 – 'Sanctify' launched the Palo Santo era and reached the UK Top 40.
- 2015 – Debut album Communion reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and became the fastest-selling debut album of the year by a UK-signed band.
- 2015 – 'King' reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and topped charts around the world.
- 2015 – 'Shine' reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
- 2015 – Won the BBC Sound of 2015 poll.
- 2015 – Received their first BRIT Award nominations, beginning a total of six career nominations.
- 2014 – 'Take Shelter' reached No. 1 on the UK iTunes Electronic Chart.
- 2014 – Signed with Polydor Records following the success of their early independent releases.
- 2014 – 'Desire' became the band's first UK Top 40 single.
- 2013 – Signed to French independent label Kitsuné as a three-piece.
- 2013 – Released the singles 'Traps' and 'Real', establishing themselves as one of Britain's most promising new synth-pop acts.
- 2012 – Released their debut single, 'I Wish I Knew'.
- 2010 – Formed in London as a five-piece before becoming the trio of Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen.
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