The Vaccines will release a new album next year. Frontman Justin Hayward-Young told NME that the band are ‘really far along’ with their new record. The group haven’t yet started the recording process, but Young asserts, “we’re writing a lot…There are a few songs we’re really excited about.”

The band last released an album in 2015. English Graffiti, their shortest album to date, quickly made it to number two on the charts. The new album “sort of builds on the musicality of ‘English Graffiti,” but is more energetic, he says.

Combat Sports will be “all about sex and love.” Young, who has become more self-aware of late, admits that his repertoire of songs about “sex and love” used to make him feel insecure. “I realized that’s all I care about.” He’s come to terms with what truly gets him excited. Artists are lucky to have breakthroughs such as these. The album surely will express that being comfortable with oneself is crucial to producing honest material. The group thinks they’ll be done within a couple of months. “When can people hear new music? Definitely next year, 100%. 200%.”

The Vaccines have recently been involved in a campaign that raises awareness for male mental health. Among the ranks of Frank Turner and Years & Years, The Vaccines hope to use music as a tool in the fight against depression, and to raise awareness about the issue of male mental health. The campaign released “Torch Songs,” an open invite for artists to cover inspiring music. The Vaccines covered The Descendants’ “Hope.” The new album will be available March 30th, 2018. Preorder it here.

Track List:

Put It On a T-Shirt
I Can’t Quit
Your Love Is My Favourite Band
Surfing in the Sky
Maybe (Luck of the Draw)
Young American
Nightclub
Out On The Street
Take It Easy
Someone To Lose
Rolling Stones

Photography Credit: Raymond Flotat