Quick-fire Questions: 10 minutes with Yasmin Coe
When people think of Manchester music, they think of the oldies. They think of Oasis, Stone Roses, Joy Division, The Smiths, and the glory days of the 1980s and ‘90s when the northern city truly was the epicentre of sonic greatness. But right now, in 2024, Manchester is bustling with its best batch of new talent since then, and Yasmin Coe is among them.
Bin off any preconceived notions you might have about what Manchester sounds like. The city is no longer just confined to boy bands and indie outfits as a new wave of exciting talent is washing over the place and spreading out like a tsunami wave. Phoebe Green is delivering alt-pop greatness, Cruush is leading the way as the new shoegaze one to watch, and Big Society is the one to watch for fans of introspective tunes. But if what you’re looking for is tenderly sung songs with a pop edge and a dreamy finish, Yasmin Coe demands to be on your radar.
As a cornerstone of the live scene for some time now, Coe’s debut EP, The Most I Could Do, not only captures the promise all her audiences have already seen but levels it up. Finished with a pristine polish that gives her dreamy songs the wistful quality they deserve, her tunes are as if Mazzy Star had a baby with Sabrina Carpenter and raised it amidst Manchester’s undeniable cultural influence.
With all the talent and artistry needed to make it big, now is the time to get to know before the inevitable blow-up. Giving you a chance to say you were a fan before she was big, get to know Yasmin Coe through some quick-fire questions, get to the true heart of the matter and the need to know information like Spotify-wrapped artists, opinions on Piccadilly Gardens and which of her own songs she’d snog.
Quick-fire Questions with Yasmin Coe:
Describe your music in three words
“Girl. Power. Pop.”
Describe yourself in three words
“Ambitious, burdened, fun.”
If your music existed inside the cinematic universe of one movie, which one would it be?
“Probably 500 Days of Summer.”
If you could take credit for writing any song in the history of music, what would it be?
“‘Something’ by The Beatles.”
What artist do you think is the complete and utter opposite of you?
“I would have said Geordie Greep, but on reflection, his criticism of men in ‘Blues’ really says all the things I’m trying to say. Realistically, probably Skrillex.”
What’s the best venue in the world?
“I adore Albert Hall in Manchester. Or the The New Adelphi Club in Hull. Very different vibes.”
Who were your top artists on your Spotify wrapped?
“If I told you, I’d have to kill you. In all seriousness, though, it was just women, and it may have been the titans of 2024 – Chappell, Charli and Sabrina.”
What would you vote for as the best album of 2024?
“Prelude to Ecstasy by The Last Dinner Party or Brat by Charli XCX.”
Who is the best new artist you discovered this year that you think more people should listen to?
“The Dare or me…”
What’s your favourite thing about Manchester?
“The friends I made along the way.”
What’s your least favourite thing about Manchester?
“Piccadilly Gardens, stag dos, football.”
Pick three of your own songs and play snog, marry, kill with them
“’Expected As Much’, snog. ‘Closer’, marry. ‘No Hope’, kill.”
As 2024 brought about an Oasis reunion, who do you want to see reunite in 2025?
“I’ve predicted NSYNC are going to reunite in order to save Justin Timberlake’s career.”
If you could have any director in the world make a music video for you, who would it be?
“Tarantino and I’d just make it a whole film.”
Are The Beatles overrated?
“No. If you think they are, then never speak to me again.”
