Yard Act’s “Where’s My Utopia?” (released on March 1, 2024) is a disco-inspired dance-rock departure from their post-punk debut. The album, featuring singles like “Dream Job” and “Petroleum,” showcases the band’s evolution with a pop, party-oriented sound. Frontman James Smith emphasized the freedom felt during recording, crafting a collection of hooks and better songs. The album received widespread acclaim, with a Metacritic score of 84/100, praised for its transformative, chaotic, and infectious nature, tearing down genre boundaries. Yard Act’s upcoming tour across the UK, Europe, and North America is set to promote this eclectic musical journey.
Artist: Yard Act
Album: Where’s My Utopia?
Release Date: March 1, 2024
Genre: Dance-Punk, Post-Punk
Label: Island Records, Republic
Producer: Yard Act, Remi Kabaka
Writers: Jay Russell, Ryan Needham, Sam Shipstone, James Smith
Where’s My Utopia? Tracklist:
- An Illusion
- We Make Hits
- Down By The Stream
- The Undertow
- Dream Job
- Fizzy Fish
- Petroleum
- When The Laughter Stops
- Grifter’s Grief
- Blackpool Illuminations
- A Vineyard For The North