Finding your voice in the performance arena is often a musician’s hardest task. Fortunately for Jessica Breanne her literal voice carved a path for her to stand out immediately. Back in the early aughts, Breanne fronted a soulful rock band called The Electric Hearts, bringing infectious, rootsy, rock songs garnering comparisons to Amy Winehouse and Billie Holiday.

Seeking to explore fresh opportunities and more diverse sounds, she collaborated with producer Jake Davis (William Tyler, Emily Nenni, Skyway Man) to create a lush collection of classic country-tinged songs with 2021’s Rosebud Queen. These songs were an ode to resilience, the ability to overcome the darkness. Again Breanne’s voice soars through the deeply personal songs, inspiring the Nashville Scene to call it “a cinematic and very Southern soundscape.”

Continuing to diversify her palette, Breanne has now released Electric Heart, her second solo album and a reclamation of the namesake she started with. The album breaks from the mold of one specific genre and blends together the psychedelic, the soulful, rootsy and, above all else, infectiously memorable sounds that inspire her. Zillions Magazine remarked her work is “a delicious reminder that music at its best is not only about sound, but also about memory, emotion, and the bravery to remember where we have been.”

The path through self-discovery is a lifelong journey. Breanne has continuously explored new ideas, evolved her sound and embraced her unique and uncontainable voice. Electric Heart is the most realized version of her depth of songwriting and diversity of style yet.

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Sixteen years ago, Shaboi released their one and only album Curse Walk. It’s 19 minutes, 10 songs and more genres than any album should reasonably be able to handle. It is, without a doubt or the slightest amount of hyperbole, The Greatest Halloween Album Ever Made.

I can safely say that over the last sixteen years, I have listened to this album hundreds of times. I can also confidently confirm that I will listen to it hundreds more as the years go on. The brief runtime mixed with the eclectic variety of styles ensures its place in Heavy Rotation; particularly during October.

Clearly there is bias here! Curse Walk was the fourth release from YK Records and that alone gives it a special place in the pantheon of releases. Fortunately, the music – not the nostalgia – is what makes this one stand the test of time.

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Curse Walk is free to download on Ampwall and Bandcamp. It’s available on the all the streaming platforms as well. Enjoy it, save it, share it!

We also made t-shirts in case you really want to telegraph to the world that you’re a fan of the World’s Greatest Halloween Album.

The day has arrived! The newest EP from Trash Man is here! Cool Until It’s Not is a big riff blast of rock seeped in existential pondering. With a runtime under 10 minutes, you’d think it would be hard to fit in a lot of big questions but Alex Mojaverian tackles some big topics without losing sight of keeping it catchy.

You can find it on Bandcamp, Ampwall, Spotify, Apple Music, et al. It’s also available on blue cassette! We did not make a ton of these, so if you want one – snag one soon!

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Trash Man is also playing a release show here in Nashville on Oct 15th at Vinyl Tap. It’s gonna be good and it’s totally free!

Tower Defense has a long history of writing songs that, aurally, function as big blasts of rock. They embrace harmonies from all four members, massive drum sounds, walls of guitar and, of course, the delightfully unique double bass. Lyrically, they don’t shy away from insightful critiques of the world around them; generally Nashville specifically but often applicable to a wider systemic problem.

With “Fit for Purpose,” the band gives us the first peek at a lot of new songs that they’ve been working on in the last year. It’s a song that you should crank to the loudest volumes and let wash over you. It’s also a song inspired by Urban Heat Islands, a phenomena in urban areas where large swaths of blacktop and concrete will absorb and radiate heat. As Nashville grows, it is grappling with an epidemic of parking lots. These cash grabs are aimed at monetized tourists but often impact locals. More frequently than not, they result in no one using them at all. Big empty squares doing nothing but sending out heat.

Tower Defense is remarking on Nashville but these issues apply to any area experiencing growth at any cost. Maybe it’s happening in your town too?

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Tower Defense plays The Basement on Saturday, October 11th! The Robe is playing the same show. It’s gonna be a great time.

“Fit for Purpose” is exclusive to YouTube (and live shows) for now. Go listen.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both

Wrong! You can take them both! Here are two very different treats for you that you should partake in at your earliest convenience. No choosing, just indulge!

Jessica Breanne has released the animated video for the third (and final) preview single for her sophomore album Electric Heart. “Hungry” is a dark and psychedelic journey that finds Breanne’s vocals completely unfurled. It’s a different side of her songwriting and performance abilities that you’re not going to want to miss.

The animation is from Skybone Studios; a duo that took the psychedelic vibe much further with their accompaniment. Play it fullscreen. Play it loud.

Ever have a conversation with a friend about the state of the world and they say something like “I dunno, man, things aren’t so bad for me. I think it’s all gonna work out.” ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Well, with “Cool Until It’s Not“, Trash Man poses the question – what if things aren’t going to work out!? It’s a distinct possibility.

The new EP, Cool Until It’s Not, is available on limited edition blue cassette! You can order it now and we’ll ship it ASAP. Get it in the YK Shop, Bandcamp or Ampwall.

Trash Man returns this October with a brand new bombastic EP, Cool Until It’s Not. Five new tracks of razor-short melodies about existential dread, emotional coping and disparity wrapped in delightful bursts of catchy pop/rock.

The first single, “Eventually,” is out today with an accompanying video.

If you recall the video for “Ruin It” – you’ll know Trash Man (Alex Mojaverian) enjoys a cooking video, so why not make one yourself for your own music video? He embraces the art of the hoagie on this one and the results are delicious.

The track is streaming everywhere today. Hear it on your favorite streamer.

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The new EP is available on limited edition blue cassette and will start shipping in early October. You can pick it up in the YK Shop, Ampwall or Bandcamp.

Big announcement day in the world of Jessica Breanne as we have three substantial announcements to share.

First up, new music! “Winning Hand” is the second single from the forthcoming Electric Heart album and the first track on the album. It’s also available everywhere today.

It’s a song about about the power of connection with an accompanying music video filmed inside Nashville’s 100-year old iconic art house movie theater, the Belcourt. Directed by Jessica herself and collaborator Kevin Doyle.

Of the song, Jessica says:

“I was in a dark place without a lot of hope. I started writing letters to a person in my life I really admire and am inspired by. Letters I would never send. These letters were a confession to myself and the universe which led me to getting very honest about the circumstances I found myself in. I kept thinking, ‘What if we’d met earlier in life? Or maybe we can meet in another life and give it a try?’

The song was born from there and helped me make some necessary decisions to shake things up in my life.

You really never know what a kind gesture can do for another person. You may never know the impact but there’s always a possibility it can give someone hope.

That’s worth it right there.”

Filmed inside the historic Belcourt theater here in Nashville, TN – the video finds Jessica connecting with the myriad of songwriters and performers that have come before here on that same stage. It’s a reminder about the connection these sorts of sacred spaces contain.

Watch the video on Youtube. Listen to the song on Bandcamp, Ampwall or streaming everyhere.

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Second bit of great news – Electric Heart is available for preorder starting right now! Pressed to beautiful gold vinyl tucked inside of artwork by Jon Keller featuring photos by Brooke Bernard & Kevin Doyle. Oh, and a special insert zine featuring all the credits and lyrics.

It’s a beautiful record visually and aurally. Pick it up in the YK Shop.
(Also available on CD!)

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Last but certainly not least, Jessica will be playing her album release show for Electric Heart on Sunday, October 19th at The Basement in Nashville, TN. Having heard these songs performed previously, I can attest to how powerful and immersive they are to hear live.

Don’t miss this one. Get tickets from The Basement!

Back due to popular demand – Annie Williams phenomenal record Visitor is now available on gold marbled vinyl. It’s a space-y swirl that is as captivating to look at as the album is to listen to.

Even better news: the vinyl is already in our hands and ready to ship. No extra waiting!

Pick it up in the YK Shop, Ampwall or Bandcamp.

When Alex Caress told me of his situation involving the Lost Wave community, an album he recorded when he was 18 and a forthcoming Public Radio piece about the whole undertaking – I was shocked! I also got a twinge of familiarity, as I recalled something similar happening to Beth Cameron of forget cassettes / Black Bra.

Turns out, both Alex and Beth recorded music in their youth, had it find its way online in way form or another, be lost in some form or another and then be rediscovered. It is wild that such an event would happen to one person, much less two in the same social circle. Even more stunning, Alex and Beth used to be in the band Ponychase together – so the circle is closer even still.

I wanted to know more about these experiences, so I chatted with the both of them and put it into an episode of YK WORLD! We talk about the specifics of how the discoveries occurred but, more importantly, about how the experience felt learning that music you made as a kid had reached so many people, without your knowledge.

You can pick up the music of 2005 Alex Caress in his album i’m always here (2005) – more new songs on the way soon. You can find Beth’s early band Fair Verona over on Bandcamp but you’ll have to stick to YouTube to hear that LostWave track.

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The episode is in your podcast app now. Find it on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Overcast, etc etc.

Overjoyed to announce the new single from Jessica Breanne – “Over the Bayou.” The song is now streaming everywhere and the gorgeous new video awaits your eyeballs.

Directed by Brooke Bernard and DP’ed by Kevin Doyle, the video was shot in Caddo Lake in Uncertain, TX. Of the song, Breanne notes: “No matter how bad you miss it… sometimes you just can’t go back home.”

The single is the first peek at Breanne’s upcoming album, Electric Heart (due out Oct 16, 2025). More details to emerge as we get closer to that date but preorders are now open.

“Over the Bayou” is available on Bandcamp, Ampwall, Apple Music, Spotify and anywhere else you stream your music. Make sure you watch that video on YouTube in full screen!

Song Credits:
Written by, sung by: Jessica Breanne
Produced by: Jake Davis & Jessica Breanne
Guitar: John Fox, Sean Thompson
Bass: Jack Lawrence
Drums: T. Minton
Piano: Christina Norwood
Cello: Holden BitnerEngineer: Jake Davis
Recorded at Laughing Heart Studios & Big Planet