Yeah Yeah Yeahs (often abbreviated as YYYs) are an American indie rock band formed in New York City in 2000 by Karen O (vocals), Nick Zinner (guitars, keyboards), and Brian Chase (drums, percussion). They rose to fame during the rock movements and the New York music scene of the 2000s, noted for their evolving musical style and energetic performances. The band's 2001 self-titled debut EP met with positive reviews. Their acclaimed debut album, Fever to Tell (2003), achieved commercial success, placing them at the forefront of the 2000s rock revival. The album produced the single "Maps", which became the band's signature song. Their next two albums, Show Your Bones (2006) and It's Blitz! (2009), drew further acclaim and produced the singles "Gold Lion", "Zero", and "Heads Will Roll". Their fourth album, Mosquito (2013), earned lukewarm reviews but became their highest-charting record on the US Billboard 200, at number five. After a hiatus, their fifth album, Cool It Down (2022), marked a critical resurgence and produced the single "Spitting Off the Edge of the World". Yeah Yeah Yeahs have received several accolades, including nominations for five Grammy Awards—four of which are for Best Alternative Music Album—and seven MTV Video Music Awards. Rolling Stone has Fever to Tell on their list of "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" and "Maps" on their "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; the same publication ranked Karen O and Zinner among the greatest singers and guitarists in history, respectively.
