Yacht
Yacht - So Post All 'Em
Artist: Yacht
Hails from: Portland, OR
Musical Style: Electronic, Pop, Dance
For Fans of: Talking Heads, MGMT, Depeche Mode
Why you should check them out:It’s a sweltering Summer day in YACHT’s hometown of Portland, Oregon, and despite the thick humidity, the duo’s infectious “Summer Song” keeps persuading me to dance. How exactly does one resist beats so catchy they simply cannot be ignored? You simply don’t, you just slowly step away from the computer and let the music make you forget just how miserably hot the weather really is.
Background Check:
A career musician since the early days of high school, Jona Bechtolt has been programing electronic tunes and offering his multi-instrumental skills to a list of highly regarded projects since 2001. And while his contributions to The Blow and Devendra Banhart all make for worthwhile listens, it is his main project YACHT ( Young Americans Challenging High Technology) that serves as a clear culmination of his talents.
In 2003 Bechtolt emerged with his debut solo record, Superwarren MMIV, a minimalistic electronic effort indicative of the experimental pop path that YACHT would continue to follow. After five highly praised solo releases, Bechtolt recruited established noise rocker and science writer Claire L. Evans as a permanent member of YACHT. The resulting 2008 Summer Song EP and the new full length See Mystery Lights have recently become some of YACHT’s most infectious songs to date. In fact, Evans and Bechtolt’s vocals and dance moves complement each other so well that it’s a wonder how YACHT ever felt complete without her. And while you may be skeptical that two people with nothing but microphones and a laptop could be utterly engaging live, I can say with confidence that YACHT will make you want to dance along with them -sweat bands are certainly advised.
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