Artist Yak
Features & Interviews
A series of unfortunate events…
…and how Oli Burslem turned them into Yak’s unlikely second triumph.
14th February 2019
“If I’d have disappeared off the planet, there wouldn’t have been much trace of me.” - the ridiculous road to Yak’s second album
From living in the back of his van to signing with Virgin EMI, safe to say the route to album two has been as ridiculous as ever for Oli Burslem.
7th January 2019
Yak: Salvation for All
It’s been a massive 2016 for Yak, but as they head out on their biggest tour to date, Oli Burslem is only looking forward as the band push on after ‘Alas Salvation’.
21st November 2016
Yak: Salvation Army
With countless road miles under their belts, Yak have been focused on gathering a throng since day one. Debut album ‘Alas Salvation’ is their call to arms.
9th May 2016
In the studio: Yak
A collage of “pissed lyrics”, speaker melting riffs and… doo-wop? Yak are upping the ante with their debut.
11th March 2016
Yak attack: “We like it to sound a bit crunchy and nasty”
A furious whirlwind with a penchant for drone-notes and noise, there’s a zest to Yak’s psychedelia that defies their nonchalance.
7th December 2015
Yak: “I like repetitive, stupid music - beans music”
Bump into this free-minded trio while they’re on tour and you’ll end up in a wild anecdote - Yak’s adventures are just beginning.
11th March 2015
Album Reviews
4 Stars
Yak - Pursuit of Momentary Happiness
It careers between boggle-eyed riffy bangers and booze-sodden self-reflection in truly inimitable fashion.
5 Stars
Yak - Alas Salvation
‘Alas Salvation’ is the debut of the year so far, make no mistake.
Reviews / EP
Yak - Atlas Complex
The band - once in danger of stalling - are firmly on their feet.
October 31, 2019 7:58am
News
Yak head up new names for Reeperbahn Festival
The German event’s also headed Stateside next month.
May 21, 2019 3:40pm
Reviews / Live
Yak bring their full force to Hull’s Polar Bear
The energy of the show is an effort of two.
April 15, 2019 2:17pm
News
Demob Happy, Yak, Dream Wife for All Points East
Kate Tempest, Our Girl and Amyl and the Sniffers are also headed to Victoria Park.
March 26, 2019 9:47am
News
Yak to support Foals on UK and European tour
The trio will head out across the UK this May and June.
March 25, 2019 10:46am
News
Shame to play The Social in London this week
Yak and Talk Show will also join the South Londoners at the show.
March 18, 2019 11:03am
News
Marika Hackman, Bill Ryder-Jones, Yak for Green Man 2019
The festival adds a new list of names for this year’s event.
March 1, 2019 9:49am
News
Out now! Get your copy of DIY’s February issue, ft Sundara Karma, Yak, FIDLAR and more
DIY is free - pick up a copy in our usual, beloved UK stockists or read for free online.
February 8, 2019 12:00pm
News
YAK get cooking in new video for ‘Fried’
The band’s new album ‘The Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness’ is out this week.
February 7, 2019 1:53pm
News
Announcing the February issue of DIY, ft Sundara Karma, Yak, FIDLAR, Better Oblivion Community Center & more
Foals, Sigrid, No Rome and LOADS more are also in our first mag of 2019, out Friday (8th February).
February 5, 2019 12:00pm
News
Yak unveil ‘This House Has No Living Room’ ft. J Spaceman
The song features on upcoming album ‘Pursuit of Momentary Happiness’.
January 25, 2019 9:48am
News
YAK announce new album ‘Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness’
They’ve also announced a new headline tour!
December 6, 2018 10:50am
Features / Reviews / Track
Tracks: Sundara Karma, Maggie Rogers, Yak & more
All the biggest and best tracks of the week, rounded up and reviewed.
October 12, 2018 5:16pm
News
Yak share the the sleazy ‘Bellyache’
The band are heading out on a UK tour later this month.
October 12, 2018 11:13am
News
YAK release new track ‘White Male Carnivore’ and announce UK tour
It’s the first new music from the band since 2016.
August 29, 2018 12:00pm
News
Marika Hackman, Yak, and No Age added to Visions 2018
They join the previously-confirmed IDLES, Nilüfer Yanya and others at the London all-dayer.
May 10, 2018 11:04am
Features
YAK look ahead to Live At Leeds: “We’ll just do what feels right on the night.”
Oli Burslem discusses his plans for the band’s show at the one-dayer this weekend.
May 1, 2018 10:00am
Reviews / Live
Weaves, LIFE, Yak and more set Amsterdam ablaze at London Calling
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the always-on-point event did itself proud
October 31, 2017 1:00pm
News
Yak release new single ‘All I Need Is Some Sunshine In My Life’ on Yala! Records
It’s their first release for the Maccabees-affiliated label.
September 14, 2017 12:24pm
News
Yak are off on tour
‘Alas Salvation’ gets another outing later this year.
May 2, 2017 3:02pm