Yard Act - studio session at The Current (music & interview)

Leeds band Yard Act shored up their emerging sound during an unlikely time; specifically, in the midst of the global pandemic. “I have a lot of respect and space for people that didn't catch that creative break that we did,” Yard Act frontman James Smith reflects, “but we did, and we made the most of it.”
Nominated for the 2022 Mercury Prize for their debut album The Overload, it’s been a whirlwind for Yard Act ever since the world began reopening. The band’s earlier forays into North America had been primarily restricted to the coasts, but September of 2023 saw the band carve a slice across the American Midwest, with shows in Minneapolis; Madison, Wisconsin; and Chicago. During Yard Act’s visit to Minnesota, they visited The Current for a studio session hosted by Jill Riley.
Watch and listen to the complete session above.
Video Segments
00:00:00 The Trench Coat Museum
00:05:27 Land Of The Blind
00:09:26 100% Endurance
00:12:52 James Smith interview with host Jill Riley
Songs 2 and 3 are from Yard Act’s 2022 album, The Overload. Song 1 is released as a single. All are available through Island Records/UMG. ‪@IslandRecordsUK‬ ‪@universalmusicgroup‬
Musicians
James Smith - vocals, sampler
Sam Shipstone - guitar
Ryan Needham - bass
Jay Russell - drums
Christopher Duffin - keyboards
Credits
Guests - ‪@YardActBand‬
Host - Jill Riley
Producer - Derrick Stevens
Video Director - Evan Clark
Camera Operators - Evan Clark, Peter Ecklund
Audio - Derek Ramirez
Graphics - Natalia Toledo
Digital Producer - Luke Taylor
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[@fliptrick123451]

Saw these guys last year in Manchester and spoke to them at a DJ night, definitely one of the best live acts going as well as being four completely genuine and amazing guys. Can tell they just love the music and what it means to people. Booked to see them again next year and can’t wait to see what they’ll bring in the future!

[@VIDS2013]

I saw them in November, and chatted with James briefly afterward. Fantastic band, and really nice guys.

[@AKAtAGG]

I fucking love these fellas. Sarcasm through the roof, incredible writing and perfect balance in every single track. Amazing.

[@pamela8329]

So many ace bands coming out of the UK of late, but then it's been that way since the 60's...

[@edwardhall3080]

Social comenntary, humour, cabary and a back beat bloody brilliant

[@crumblegg]

Fantastic Band. Thank you for the insights.

[@josefrees]

What a crazy sound love it

[@billrhea]

Glad I found these guys. Good stuff

[@marcushowell4031]

Heard this on Jo Wiley...id never heard of them (i am old) back catalogue in and i cant get enough of them.

[@patriciacollier128]

Amazing guitarwork!

[@MGJScully]

I didn't think they'd be able to pull Trench Coat Museum off live, but this is fantastic!

[@tomcraig7590]

Trench Coat Museum is foul.

[@conorkennedy3304]

It's off the chain.

[@Archie.Fisher]

Landfill post-brexit indie music

[@ollytaylor4231]

What? 😂

[@daveconnor6174]

We'll see about that!

[@w3zza1000]

wind yer neck in flower!