Author: yk Records
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Matt & The Watt Gives, “The Shade” has arrived
The second single from Matt Pelham’s new endeavor – Matt & The Watt Gives – has arrived! It’s a further look into the new soundscapes of the forthcoming full-length LP, due out this summer. “The Shade” is an upbeat track soaked in alto sax, funky bass grooves and driving keys. We’re obviously biased but it’s…
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The B-Side: Talking Talking with Hands
A casual, diverse and a little meandering chat with Talking with Hands.
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Talking Talking with Hands
At the tail end of 2024 I got the chance to sit down with Matthew Smith – aka Talking with Hands – and talk in-depth about his third full-length record, Organic Machine. Much to my delight, I got a lot more than just a track-by-track breakdown of the record. Matt divulged his history with music,…
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Talking with Hands unveils “Unprofessional Artist” video
An atmospheric musing on the creative drive and the critical thoughts that haunt you…
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The YK Guide to Releasing Records 101
Knowledge is power, for real! Let’s review how one little indie release records.
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Birdcloud are raising funds to battle breast cancer
Battling cancer sucks. Battling cancer AND navigating the healthcare system is worse.
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Introducing YK World
I’m pleased to announce the debut of YK WORLD; a new podcast companion to yk Records. The plan is to use the show as a means of talking about yk releases past, present and future. However, that isn’t the only purpose of the show. No better way to explain it than just by sharing the…
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General Trust unveils “Apologia”
Last October, General Trust released GT1 – a compilation of all of the music released up to that point, along with a cassette only bonus track and a fantastic performance video for “If I Could Change Your Mind.” That closed out the first era of General Trust, now begins the second era. Breaking the seal…