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Yard Act: 'I told Elton his piano playing wasn't the right vibe'

Shape-shifting Yard Act are one of Britain’s most exciting bands — and when No 1 fan Sir Elton John offered his services as a musician for hire, they weren’t afraid to give him feedback

Evening Standard · Jul 17

‘We’re really good. I don’t mean that arrogantly’: Yard Act on bullying, imposter syndrome and their heavy new sound

The Leeds group arrived in a frenzy of post-punk energy, picking at the scabs of society – then started questioning their instant success. They talk about dodging ‘the megaband treadmill’ to make their surreal new album

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1

Primavera Sound 2026 Preview: Barcelona's Sold-Out Festival Returns With The Cure, Doja Cat, The xx and Gorillaz

The 24th edition of the festival will take place June 3-7 in Barcelona, with the main festival running June 4-6 with an opening day and closing party.

Latin Times · May 15

TV tonight: a Swedish psychological thriller about a murky murder

Jana Berzelius is a steely public prosecutor with a mysterious past. Plus: Gabrielle, Yard Act and Jordan Rakei play their new hits. Here’s everything to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2024

Yard Act review – a punk-funk workout for overthinkers

Touring their exuberant second album, the Leeds band are embracing their dancier side as their barbed observational songs get ever more intimate

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2024

Yard Act review – a band having fun in the midst of an identity crisis

Seeming to play their jagged post-punky early material with some reluctance, the Leeds band strike out into bold new territory with hypnotic electronic grooves, disco stompers – and a Napalm Death collab

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024

“My tone is already destroyed by the time it gets to the amp”: Yard Act are redefining post-punk guitar with plugins and ‘cheapo’ gear – and they reckon a Squier Bullet Tele sounds great DI’d

In a radical new album, Yard Act are blurring the lines between post-punk and hip-hop. Guitarist Sam Shipstone reveals how it was made – with sampling, budget gear and an experimental approach to tone

Guitar World · Mar 12, 2024

Yard Act: Where’s My Utopia? review – a leap forward for Leeds post-punkers

The band’s expanding ambitions encompass disco, strings and David Thewlis, as frontman James Smith gets reflective

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2024

The Guide #128: Yard Act kick off our latest guide to the best music

A spotlight on the Leeds music scene, from visionary tracks about broken Britain to early Beefheart-meets-Disney

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2024

On my radar: James Smith of Yard Act’s cultural highlights

The singer on the power of trespassing, a life-changing film, and the one item of clothing he never takes off

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2024