Interview with François from Young the Giant! He joins Kirsten to talk about the band’s upcoming album Victory Garden, the single “Different Kind of Love,” and their return to Vancouver this July. François also shares how becoming a father shaped the themes of the new record and why the band leaned back into a more classic alternative rock sound. We also get into his Canadian background, debate the controversial topic of shredded cheese on poutine (criminal!), and wonder whether California will ever join British Columbia in getting rid of the time change.
Young the Giant + Kirsten James
By Kirsten James
Mar 12, 2026 | 5:45 PM
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