EPISODE · Feb 7, 2023 · 36 MIN
Yard Act
from This Song Is Yours · host Simon Finck
Taking a day off from St Jeromes Laneway Festival, Yard Act join us on the pod! The British post punk band released their debut record last year, titled ‘The Overload’, and have just continued to go from strength to strength. From being shortlisted for the Mercury Prize to collaborating with Elton John, the lads from Leeds are one band to keep an eye on. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with frontman James Smith about their experience with Australian crowds, the songwriting dynamic within the band, the Aussie vinyl company that helped spread their gospel, and how close we are to a sophomore record from the band.Yard Act: Instagram / Facebook / SpotifyBuy the Australia Exclusive magenta vinyl of The Overload here.Catch them at St Jerome's Laneway Festival here.Thanks again to James Smith & Yard Act for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Amber from Inside Out for her help with this episode.You can help follow and support here: TSIY Insta / TSIY FB / TSIY TikTok / TSIY PatreonOur podcast is proudly sponsored by Australia's premier vinyl subscription service Waxx Lyrical Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Taking a day off from St Jeromes Laneway Festival, Yard Act join us on the pod! The British post punk band released their debut record last year, titled ‘The Overload’, and have just continued to go from strength to strength. From being shortlisted for the Mercury Prize to collaborating with Elton John, the lads from Leeds are one band to keep an eye on. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with frontman James Smith about their experience with Australian crowds, the songwriting dynamic within t...
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