Yard Act

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Credits: Far Out / Phoebe Fox
Members
James Smith, Sam Shipstone, Ryan Needham, Jay Russell
Genre
post-punk, indie rock, dance-punk, art punk
Formed
2019
Hometown
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Top Tracks
'The Overload', 'Payday', '100% Endurance', 'The Trench Coat Museum', 'Dream Job'
Top Albums
'The Overload', 'Where's My Utopia?'
Fun Facts
Yard Act's debut album, 'The Overload', reached number two on the UK Albums Chart in 2022. ### Frontman James Smith's spoken-word vocal style has drawn comparisons to artists including Mark E. Smith, Mike Skinner and Sleaford Mods while retaining a distinctive voice of its own. ### The band have cited influences ranging from Gang of Four and LCD Soundsystem to Pulp and The Fall, combining post-punk with danceable grooves and satirical storytelling.
Related Artists
Squid, Dry Cleaning, Fontaines D.C., Shame, Sleaford Mods

Yard Act are an English post-punk band formed in Leeds, West Yorkshire, in 2019.

Comprised of vocalist James Smith, guitarist Sam Shipstone, bassist Ryan Needham and drummer Jay Russell, the band have become one of the leading voices of Britain’s post-punk revival through their sharp social commentary, spoken-word delivery and infectious blend of post-punk, indie rock, dance-punk and funk. Their debut album, ‘The Overload’, topped the UK Independent Albums Chart and established them as one of the country’s most exciting new bands, while its follow-up, ‘Where’s My Utopia?’, further expanded their sound with elements of disco, soul and electronic music.

Renowned for their satirical lyrics and energetic live performances, Yard Act have emerged as one of the defining British guitar bands of the 2020s.

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Yard Act are an English post-punk band from Leeds, known for their witty social commentary, spoken-word vocals and acclaimed albums 'The Overload' and 'Where's My Utopia?'.
'The Overload' is widely regarded as Yard Act's signature song, although 'Payday', '100% Endurance', 'The Trench Coat Museum' and 'Dream Job' are also among their best-known tracks.
Yard Act have become one of the standout bands of the UK's post-punk revival by combining satirical storytelling, danceable rhythms and sharp observations on modern British life, helping redefine contemporary guitar music.
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