The Vaccines – ‘Teenage Icon’

By Megan Downing on September 30, 2012 Records, Singles

The Vaccines are back with their second single from the upcoming album Come of Age and for all those people who didn’t like ‘No Hope’ I would urge you not to give up yet as ‘Teenage Icon’ shows The Vaccines at their anthemic best.

It shows a definite progression from their debut album and I can see this being, excuse the cheesiness, a festival anthem. I have witnessed the incredible crowd reaction at this year’s Reading festival. I can see this being as synonymous with The Vaccines at the likes of ‘If You Wanna’ and ‘Post Break Up Sex’. This single should get you nice and warmed up for Coming of Age, released on 3rd September.

You can catch them on their upcoming UK tour this November. Check out their website for more information.

7/10

About Author

Megan Downing

I’m Megan Downing, an English Literature graduate from University of Southampton. I am the Music, Arts and Culture Editor for The National Student. I am the Membership and Communications Officer for the Student Publication Association, I write about music for 7BitArcade, and contribute regularly to The Culture Trip. I have a passion for live music and this is where I began in student journalism. Reviewing a gig or festival is still where my heart lies four years on. I will be starting at MTV as a News Intern in June 2015. One thing you should know about me is that I have an unhealthy obsession with Kevin Spacey.