Japandroids is a two-piece band from Vancouver, B.C. This 'band' started in 2006 and consists of Brian King on guitar and vocals and David Prowse on drums and vocals. Japandroids released their critically acclaimed debut album Post-Nothing via Polyvinyl in 2009. The boys toured extensively throughout 2009–2010, playing over 200 shows in more than 20 countries, and quickly gained notoriety for their extremely energetic live performances. Celebration Rock, the follow-up to Post-Nothing, was recorded at The Hive, the same Vancouver studio as Post-Nothing, with engineer Jesse Gander. Japandroids kept the ground rules they’ve always had for recording: no double-tracking guitars and no overdubs unless they’re absolutely necessary. The raw energy captured on Celebration Rock is well-balanced with a much bigger sound and showcases the band’s growth as songwriters. The album has quickly become one of the most critically acclaimed albums of 2012 with Pitchfork calling it "a rock record for the ages."