Young the Giant Hits No. 1 on Alternative Airplay

Young the Giant's song "Different Kind of Love" has climbed to the No. 1 position on the Alternative Airplay chart, marking a career high for the band. This achievement places them as the fifth act to debut at No. 1 on this chart in 2026. The single is the lead track from their sixth studio album, "Victory Garden," released on May 1st.

Prior to this No. 1, Young the Giant had reached the No. 2 position on the Alternative Airplay chart with previous songs. The band, formed in California in 2004, first charted in 2011 with their single "My Body." "Different Kind of Love" is also performing well on other charts, including Adult Alternative Airplay and the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart.