Yeasayer archive
Listen Yeasayer On World Cafe WXPN
November 29, 2012 – On Fragrant World, the band adopts a sparser sound. Hear Yeasayer perform live in the studio. WXPN
Listen Heavy Rotation: 5 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
November 16, 2012 – Download new music from Avant, Yeasayer, Shovels & Rope, The Stray Birds and Robert Francis.
Watch Yeasayer: Synth-Toting Shapeshifters WFUV
September 20, 2012 – The trippy Brooklyn trio performs a synth-driven and beats-heavy "Blue Paper" at WFUV in New York. WFUV
Read First Listen: Yeasayer, 'Fragrant World'
August 12, 2012 – On Fragrant World, the band makes playful party music for worried minds and uncertain futures.
Watch 'All Songs' Listeners Pick The Best Albums Of 2010
December 14, 2010 – All Songs Considered listeners cast thousands of votes for the year's best music. See their Top 25.
Read Interview: Yeasayer On Video Games, Virtual Reality And A Grueling Tour
July 7, 2010 – Will Butler talks with the band about its current success.
Listen Listeners Pick 2010's Best Music (So Far)
June 29, 2010 – See the Top 20 albums of the year to date, as selected by NPR listeners.
Listen Yeasayer: Electrifyingly 'Odd' KEXP
April 27, 2010 – With more miles and experience under its belt, Yeasayer returns to KEXP for a second session. KEXP
Listen Yeasayer On World Cafe WXPN
April 12, 2010 – Yeasayer play their unique blend of synth-pop and world music on this World Cafe session. WXPN
Listen Yeasayer: Tightly Wound And Dance-Friendly
February 11, 2010 – "O.N.E." is propelled by irresistible grooves that entwine live drums with programmed beats.
Listen New Music From Danger Mouse And The Shins' James Mercer, Shout Out Louds, More
January 4, 2010 – The latest All Songs Considered mix features Yeasayer, Broken Bells and more.
Watch SXSW 2008: Yeasayer
March 13, 2008 – The band artfully layers tribal drums, atmospheric overtones and steady, funk bass lines at SXSW.
Listen Fear of the Future, and a Futuristic Sound
January 16, 2008 – The song "2080" nicely demonstrates the way Yeasayer bends genres and styles to its will.
Listen Yeasayer: Haunted Robotic Gospel WXPN
January 14, 2008 – The "Middle Eastern-Psych-Pop-Snap-Gospel" band impressively updates Eno/Byrne's music. WXPN
Listen 'The Next Big Thing' in Music
December 31, 2007 – NPR's Bob Boilen highlights artists to listen for in 2008 and new trends in the music industry.