Die britische Indierock-Band Yard Act ist bestes Exemplar einer Ausrichtung, die sehr viel Wert auf Texte und weniger auf Gesang legt. Man kann eine Erblinie zu Art Brut, Arctic Monkeys, Bromheads Jacket und natürlich The Fall, die Godfather of talky Post-Punk, sehen. Ihr Deutschlanddebüt auf dem Reeperbahnfestival war formidabel, Yard Act die beste Band des Festivals. Sänger James Smith ist der smartest guy in the room – als hätte man Eddie Argos mit den Pub-Tagebüchern von Mark E Smith und „Ekel“ von Jean-Paul Sartre aufgezogen. In Großbritannien erreichte ihre Debütplatte einen beeindruckenden zweiten Platz in den Albumcharts.

* Your three favourite Punk singles/songs?

This is a tall task. But as a random go –
Fugazi – Full Disclosure

Discharge – The Nightmare Continues

The Stooges – Search and Destroy

* A record that will make you dance?

Janet Jackson – Control

* Your favourite song lyrics?

Change by Big Thief was the last time I was properly moved by lyrics

* The best “new” artist / band right now?

Self Esteem: The strength of the record “Prioritise Pleasure” and Such a powerful live show.

* The Fall, Gang Of Four or Wire – which one do you prefer and why?

Wire, because of the record Pink Flag.

* Your favourite song about rebellion/revolution?

Zombie by Fela Kuti

* Your favourite song 2021?

Track X by Black Country, New Road

* Your favourite movie about music – and why?

‘4 American Composers’, or ‘Summer of Soul’. Two mind-bending projects, completely electric.

* Your opinion on Morrissey?

I generally hold less than low opinions of people who associate with the far-right

* The best song you’ve ever written / recorded?

I’ll politely pass on this one – will leave that up to other people!

* Your favourite german song/record?

Probably ‘Neu!’

* Your favourite record of all time?

Spiritualized – Ladies & Gentlemen

(Antworten: Sam Shjipstone, Gitarre)

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