YUNGBLUD BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Dominic Richard Harrison, known as Yungblud, was born on 5 August 1997 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. He is an English singer, songwriter and musician whose punk-pop-rock identity has made him one of the most outspoken voices of his generation. Active since 2015, he has built a career on high-energy performances, confessional songwriting and a close connection with his fans.

Yungblud Biography Facts

Full Name: Dominic Richard Harrison
Born: 5 August 1997, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, musician
Years Active: 2015-present
Labels: Locomotion / Capitol / Island

Early Life

Yungblud was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. His early releases established his direct, genre-blending voice: he released his debut EP, "Yungblud", in 2018, followed in the same year by his debut album, "21st Century Liability".

Career

His second album, "Weird!", arrived in 2020 and reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. His self-titled third album, "Yungblud", followed in 2022 and also reached No. 1 in the UK.

His fourth album, "Idols", was released on 20 June 2025 via Locomotion and Capitol, becoming his third consecutive UK No. 1 album. Its singles included "Hello Heaven, Hello", released on 18 March 2025, along with "Lovesick Lullaby" and "Zombie", released on 30 May 2025. The "Zombie" music video stars Florence Pugh and was directed by Charlie Sarsfield. For more on its star, read the Florence Pugh biography.

On 5 July 2025, he performed Black Sabbath's "Changes" at the Back to the Beginning: Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert at Villa Park, Birmingham. He released it as a charity single on 18 July 2025, with proceeds going to Acorns Children's Hospice, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Cure Parkinson's.

At the 2026 Grammy Awards, he won Best Rock Performance for "Changes" (Live From Villa Park) and became the first British artist to earn three rock-category nominations in a single year: Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song for "Zombie", and Best Rock Album for "Idols".

His Aerosmith collaboration EP, "One More Time", was released on 21 November 2025 through Capitol Records. The five-track EP features the lead single "My Only Angel", released on 19 September 2025, plus a 2025 mix of "Back in the Saddle". For the band's later live story, see the Aerosmith Hollywood Bowl comeback.

"Idols II", the second installment of the Idols project, was released in 2026 via Island and Locomotion. It includes six new songs plus the Yungblud and Smashing Pumpkins version of "Zombie", with "Suburban Requiem" as its focus track.

His 2026 Idols world tour included a sold-out North American leg reported by Pollstar at over 140,000 tickets, while the Australian leg in 2026 was his biggest run in the country to date. He also announced plans to bring his BLUDFEST festival to Australia in 2027. In November 2025, he cancelled his remaining 2025 tour dates, citing health issues.

Yungblud in 2026

In 2026, Yungblud's Grammy win for "Changes" capped a period of major momentum, with "Idols II" extending the Idols project and a large-scale world tour carrying that success to audiences in North America and Australia. Readers exploring other modern rock acts may also enjoy the Ghost biography.

Watch the Official Video

Watch the "Zombie" official music video starring Florence Pugh below. This is a music video, not a biography video.

Above: the "Zombie" official music video starring Florence Pugh.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yungblud's real name and age?
His real name is Dominic Richard Harrison. He was born on 5 August 1997, so he turned 29 in August 2026.

What is the Idols project?
Idols is Yungblud's fourth album project, released in two installments, Idols in 2025 and Idols II in 2026, blending rock ambition with personal, anthemic songwriting.

Which Grammy did Yungblud win?
At the 2026 Grammy Awards, he won Best Rock Performance for "Changes" (Live From Villa Park).

What is BLUDFEST?
BLUDFEST is Yungblud's own festival, which he has announced plans to bring to Australia in 2027.