The Vamps

British pop-rockers the Vamps formed in early 2012 and -- thanks to their catchy tunes and teen-idol appeal -- signed a major-label recording contract before the end of that same year. Guitarist James McVey met lead vocalist Bradley Simpson through YouTube, and the pair began writing songs together while working to fill out the rest of the four-piece’s lineup: drummer Tristan Evans and bassist Connor Ball. In 2013, their U.K. debut single, ‘Can We Dance,’ broke them in their home country and began a string of chart successes. It also brought them to other artists’ attention, and they opened concerts for such stars as Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift and the Wanted. Their first album, ‘Meet the Vamps,’ features their debut U.S. single, ‘Wild Heart,’ and the Demi Lovato collaboration ‘Somebody to You.’

Selected discography: ‘Can We Dance’ (2013), ‘Last Night’ (2014), ‘Meet the Vamps’ (2014)

Related artists: Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift

Further reading: The Vamps Fan Fiction – A Dramatic Reading [Exclusive Video], The Vamps – Stuff Fans Say, Episode 1 [Exclusive Video], The Vamps Share Celeb Crushes

James McVey vs. Cody Simpson - PopCrush Prom King of 2014
James McVey vs. Cody Simpson - PopCrush Prom King of 2014
James McVey vs. Cody Simpson - PopCrush Prom King of 2014
UPDATE: Cody Simpson won Round 1 and has moved on to the semi-finals. Vote for him here! It's Brit vs. Aussie in this face-off of PopCrush's Prom King and Queen of 2014 competition. James McVey of the Vamps is up against Cody Simpson for the title of Prom King! Who will be voted on to Round 2?
#Crushing: The Vamps Share Celeb Crushes, Song Crushes + More
#Crushing: The Vamps Share Celeb Crushes, Song Crushes + More
#Crushing: The Vamps Share Celeb Crushes, Song Crushes + More
In case you didn't notice by this whole Vamps takeover we've been having (on Twitter and on Instagram, plus we showed you this video interview and our fun game of Pop Dive with them), we're 100% crushing on those boys right now. What better way to end the week than by seeing what Brad, James, Tristan and Connor are crushing on?
Pop Dive: The Vamps on First Celebrity Crushes, 'The Lion King' + More
Pop Dive: The Vamps on First Celebrity Crushes, 'The Lion King' + More
Pop Dive: The Vamps on First Celebrity Crushes, 'The Lion King' + More
When we sat down with the Vamps for a game of Pop Dive, we weren't quite sure what to expect. You see, we grew up in the United States and these guys are British, so they were bound to make some pop culture references that our editors might not relate to. (Case in point: Busted. Sorry, guys! They just weren't that well-known across the pond.)
The Vamps Interview: Taylor Swift Tour, Covering Hanson +  'Can We Dance' [VIDEO]
The Vamps Interview: Taylor Swift Tour, Covering Hanson + 'Can We Dance' [VIDEO]
The Vamps Interview: Taylor Swift Tour, Covering Hanson + 'Can We Dance' [VIDEO]
Meeting the Vamps is probably just like you'd imagine it would be, but better: awesome, memorable and ridiculous (in a good way). When PopCrush sat down to chat with Bradley, James, Tristan and Connor at their record label's office while they were in town for a New York gig, we literally had to stifle laughter as they answered our questions, since this was all being filmed and we didn't want to me
The Vamps vs. 5 Seconds of Summer - Pop Clash
The Vamps vs. 5 Seconds of Summer - Pop Clash
The Vamps vs. 5 Seconds of Summer - Pop Clash
UPDATE: 5 Seconds of Summer won the Pop Clash. You can vote for them or Austin Mahone in the next round by clicking here. It's a battle of the boys! After beating out two-time winner Cody Simpson, the Vamps are moving on to face off against 5 Seconds of Summer. The Vamps claimed nearly 80 percent of the votes last week, but is it enough to score them another victory? Who should win this week's Pop
Cody Simpson vs. The Vamps - Pop Clash
Cody Simpson vs. The Vamps - Pop Clash
Cody Simpson vs. The Vamps - Pop Clash
In his second round of Pop Clash, Cody Simpson beat out Coldplay by nearly 10 percent of the votes! This week, Cody's 'Love' video faces off against the Vamps' 'Last Night.' Which song do you think should win this week's Pop Clash?

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