You Me At Six rose to fame in 2008 with the success of their debut album, Take Off Your Colours, which included the singles "Save It for the Bedroom", "Finders Keepers" and "Kiss and Tell". The latter two peaked at #33 and #42 respectively in the official UK Singles Chart.[1]
They were nominated for "Best British Band" at the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Kerrang! Awards, losing each time to metal band, Bullet for My Valentine. The third time (2010) their song "Liquid Confidence" won best single at the Kerrang! Awards.
The band released their second studio album, titled Hold Me Down on 11 January 2010, which reached number 5 in the UK. This album included the popular singles "Underdog", which reached number 49 in the UK and "Liquid Confidence" which peaked at number 86. The band released the third official single from the album, "Stay With Me", on 5 September 2010.
The band consisting of members Josh Franceschi (Vocals), Max Helyer (Rhythm Guitar), Matt Barnes (Bass, Chris Miller (Lead Guitar), Dan Flint (Drums) have also just been announced a the support act for Blink 182 on their European Tour in the summer of 2011.