Yuck (band)
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Yuck at Primavera Sound 2011
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| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Indie rock,noise rock,shoegaze |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels |
Mercury Records Fat Possum Mamé Records |
| Associated acts |
Cajun Dance Party Oupa Parakeet Hebronix |
| Website | yuckband |
| Members | Max Bloom Mariko Doi Jonny Rogoff Ed Hayes |
| Past members | Daniel Blumberg |
Yuck are a rock band that originated in London, England in 2009. The band currently consists of drummer Jonny Rogoff, guitarist Ed Hayes, bassist Mariko Doi, and lead vocalist/guitarist Max Bloom, who formerly played in the band Cajun Dance Party along with former Yuck member Daniel Blumberg. The band's self-titled debut album was released through Fat Possum on 21 February 2011 in the United Kingdom. Critics have likened the band to bands such as Dinosaur Jr., Pavement, My Bloody Valentine and Sonic Youth.
Daniel Blumberg and Max Bloom left their previous group Cajun Dance Party in 2008. They formed Yuck in 2009 in London, England. The group began recording its debut studio album in the summer of the 2010 in London in Max Bloom's parents' house. The band toured with Modest Mouse, Tame Impala, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra
On 12 April 2012, the band released the non-album track, "Chew" via their official SoundCloud page.
On 15 April 2013, Yuck revealed on their official Facebook page that they would be recording their second album in late April. They also revealed that Daniel Blumberg had left the band to concentrate on releasing his own music.
On 18 July 2013, Yuck released a new song, "Rebirth" and it was made available for free download via their official website.
On 13 August 2013, Huw Stephens debuted Yuck's new single, "Middle Sea" on Radio 1. The new album was revealed to be titled Glow & Behold during an interview with lead singer Max Bloom. It was released on 30 September 2013.
On 5 September 2013, Yuck posted a video of a live recording of New Order's "Age of Consent". The video was recorded 30 August 2013 by Michael Lawrence in RAK Studios, along with some other songs. This track would become the B-side to the "Middle Sea" single. New member and guitarist Ed Hayes plays on the track.
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