Hailing from the Los Angeles underground rock scene, French/American outfit Yard of Blondes will be releasing their debut album Feed the Moon on May 19th. The band has already put out several EPs throughout the past decade and have also been featured on SiriusXM radio, along with catching the attention of iconic DJ Rodney Bingenheimer of KROQ. In 2015, they were featured on the I Love You All the Time compilation with Eagles of Death Metal, Florence and the Machine, and many others, where all proceeds went towards the victims of the Paris attacks.
While two of the founding members are French natives (vocals/guitarist Vincent Jacob, and bassist/vocalist Fanny Hulard) and one Turkish (guitarist, Burak Yerebakan), Yard of Blondes has claimed California as their home, where the band’s drummer Forrest Mitchell originates.
Despite starting their career as a folk pop act, Yard of Blondes has gradually transformed into a heavier, grunge-inspired alternative rock band complete with groovy solo riffs and heavy bass lines. Over the course of a year, they’ve released four tracks off Feed the Moon, giving fans plenty to get hyped up about.
“Hummingbird,” carries a ferocious passion that resonates entirely too well with the band’s sound, showcasing their edgy, grimy guitar slaps, furious drumming, all while tackling difficult to talk about issues that need to be heard. Written and inspired by the unlawful killing of Michael Brown and the Ferguson protests that followed which sent America into a riot, it’s admirable to see a band take on social topics. Yard of Blondes delivers the message beautifully, questioning what’s wrong with America and why there are so many massacres, allowing themselves to get heated as they scream out the lyrics “I don’t believe you, when they said I attacked you!”
“You and I & I,” creates an exciting hard rock atmosphere, daring the listener to move with the entrancing beat and Jacob’s luring vocal style that’ll draw anyone to stop and listen. The enticement doesn’t end with that song alone, instead it’s repeated within the heavy undertones of “Lowland,” where listeners can really hear Jacob’s vocal range extended.
“Do You Need More?” feels like the album’s anthemic song, coming in hard and fast with choppy guitar riffs and striking drumbeats. Hulard’s added vocals and harmonies contribute an extra layer of depth to the song, giving it that full rock and roll sound that’s meant to be cranked all the way to max.
To compare Yard of Blondes to anyone else would be unfair, as they have their own unique sound, however it’s easy to be reminded of the early days of Foo Fighters with their dirty grunge style. With these four previews released, it’ll be exciting to hear what the rest of Feed the Moon offers on May 19th.
I’m Music Magazine Contributing Writer Alice Malice
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