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Yester Daze Drops Genre-Bending New EP ‘Nothing, Perfectly’

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12 months ago

May 11, 2024

Enigmatic Montreal-based rock band Yester Daze unleashes a sonic storm with their latest EP ‘Nothing, Perfectly’. The six tracks transport listeners to a world of a potent blend of stadium rock and underground punk.

Offering soaring choruses and hard-hitting productions showcasing a distinctive style and musical framework on the EP, Yester Daze poured their soul into this release. With raw passion and sincere lyrics, their unique blend of influences, ranging from Sum 41, Green Day, to Foo Fighters.

When asked about the inspiration behind this new EP, Yester Daze has the following to say;

“Nothing, Perfectly, means a lot to me personally. A lot of the lyrics touch upon my mental health struggles with some blatantly referencing my suicide attempt and darkest days, as well as failed relationships and feelings of not being good enough. This EP sounds like what I grew up listening to and what I always wanted to make. We’re getting closer to our sound with every song and I love that.”

In just a blink of an eye, Yester Daze has ascended to the forefront of the music scene and it is fair to say the future of rock and punk music is in good hands- and don’t doubt it will be a matter of time for the talented band to achieve cult status in and around the grunge, alternative rock, pop punk scene.

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Waz-u drops ambient gem ‘Vermillion’ ft. Lilyg

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11 hours ago

April 25, 2025

Don Reed

London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.

Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’

‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.

Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.