Yeasayer
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Yeasayer
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Concerts
March 13, 2008 The band artfully layers tribal drums, atmospheric overtones and steady, funk bass lines at SXSW.
Studio Sessions
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November 29, 2012 On Fragrant World, the band adopts a sparser sound. Hear Yeasayer perform live in the studio.
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April 27, 2010 With more miles and experience under its belt, Yeasayer returns to KEXP for a second session.
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April 12, 2010 Yeasayer play their unique blend of synth-pop and world music on this World Cafe session.
November 1, 2007 Hear the atmospheric and funky Brooklyn band in a performance recorded live at the CMJ Festival.
Discover Songs
December 14, 2010 All Songs Considered listeners cast thousands of votes for the year's best music. See their Top 25.
June 29, 2010 See the Top 20 albums of the year to date, as selected by NPR listeners.
February 11, 2010 "O.N.E." is propelled by irresistible grooves that entwine live drums with programmed beats.
January 4, 2010 The latest All Songs Considered mix features Yeasayer, Broken Bells and more.
January 16, 2008 The song "2080" nicely demonstrates the way Yeasayer bends genres and styles to its will.
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January 14, 2008 The "Middle Eastern-Psych-Pop-Snap-Gospel" band impressively updates Eno/Byrne's music.
December 28, 2007 The best of Second Stage: 10 musicians who made remarkable recordings that were largely overlooked.
November 23, 2007 Brooklyn-based Yeaysayer describes its sound as "Middle Eastern-Psych-Pop-Snap-Gospel."
News
December 31, 2007 NPR's Bob Boilen highlights artists to listen for in 2008 and new trends in the music industry.
Reviews
February 11, 2010 "O.N.E." is propelled by irresistible grooves that entwine live drums with programmed beats.
January 16, 2008 The song "2080" nicely demonstrates the way Yeasayer bends genres and styles to its will.
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January 14, 2008 The "Middle Eastern-Psych-Pop-Snap-Gospel" band impressively updates Eno/Byrne's music.
More Stories
November 16, 2012 Download new music from Avant, Yeasayer, Shovels & Rope, The Stray Birds and Robert Francis.
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September 20, 2012 The trippy Brooklyn trio performs a synth-driven and beats-heavy "Blue Paper" at WFUV in New York.
August 12, 2012 On Fragrant World, the band makes playful party music for worried minds and uncertain futures.
July 7, 2010 Will Butler talks with the band about its current success.
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December 19, 2007 From French electronica and melancholy songwriters to worldly rock, WXPN picks 2007's best debuts.
