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{{Short description|British rock band}}
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| genre = [[Indie rock]],<ref name=Soundof>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/soundof/2011/artists/yuck/ |title=Yuck – Perfect sound forever|publisher=[[BBC]]. [[BBC Sound of 2011|Sound of 2011]]|access-date=29 March 2011}}</ref><ref name=yuck-for-liverpool-sound-city>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/news/yuck-for-liverpool-sound-city |title= Yuck for Liverpool Sound city|work=[[Clash Magazine|Clash]]|date= 17 February 2011|access-date=29 March 2011}}</ref> [[noise rock]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/news/yuck-talk-grunge-revival |title= Yuck Talk Grunge Revival|work=[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]|date= 24 January 2011|access-date=25 May 2011}}</ref> [[shoegaze]]
| origin = [[London]], England
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| years_active = 2009–2021
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| genre = [[Indie rock]],<ref name=Soundof>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/soundof/2011/artists/yuck/ |title= Yuck – Perfect sound forever|publisher=''[[BBC]].[[BBC Sound of 2011|Sound of 2011]]''|accessdate=29 March 2011}}</ref><ref name=yuck-for-liverpool-sound-city>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/news/yuck-for-liverpool-sound-city |title= Yuck for Liverpool Sound city|work=[[Clash Magazine|Clash]]|accessdate=29 March 2011}}</ref> [[noise rock]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/news/yuck-talk-grunge-revival |title= Yuck Talk Grunge Revival|publisher="[[Clash (magazine)]]"|accessdate=25 May 2011}}</ref> [[shoegaze]]
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| label = [[Mercury Records]]<br>[[Fat Possum]]<br>Mamé Records
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| years_active = 2009–present
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| website = {{Url|yuckband.com}}
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| label = [[Mercury Records]]<br>[[Fat Possum]]<br>Mamé Records
| current_members =
| associated_acts = [[Cajun Dance Party]]<br>Oupa<br>Parakeet<br>Hebronix
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| past_members = [[Daniel Blumberg]]<br>Max Bloom<br>Mariko Doi<br>Jonny Rogoff<br>Ed Hayes
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| website = {{Url|yuckband.com}}
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| current_members = Max Bloom<br>Mariko Doi<br>Jonny Rogoff<br>Ed Hayes
| Part-time_members = Ilana Blumberg
| past_members = [[Daniel Blumberg]]
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'''Yuck''' are a [[Rock music|rock]]<ref name=Soundof/><ref name=yuck-for-liverpool-sound-city/> band that originated in London, England in 2009. The band currently consists of drummer Jonny Rogoff, guitarist Ed Hayes, bassist Mariko Doi, and lead vocalist/guitarist Max Bloom, who formerly played in the band [[Cajun Dance Party]] along with former Yuck member [[Daniel Blumberg]].<ref>[http://allmusic.com/artist/yuck-p2114799/biography/ Yuck – Biography] at [[Allmusic]], Retrieved 18 February 2011.</ref> The band's [[Yuck (album)|self-titled debut album]] was released through [[Fat Possum]] on 21 February 2011 in the United Kingdom. Critics have likened the band to bands such as [[Dinosaur Jr.]], [[The Smashing Pumpkins]], [[Pavement (band)|Pavement]], [[My Bloody Valentine (band)|My Bloody Valentine]] and [[Sonic Youth]].<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/4v9p Yuck – Review] [[BBC]], Retrieved 20 February 2011.</ref>
'''Yuck''' was a [[Rock music|rock]]<ref name=Soundof/><ref name=yuck-for-liverpool-sound-city/> band that originated in London, England, in 2009. The band's final lineup was drummer Jonny Rogoff, guitarist Ed Hayes, bassist Mariko Doi, and lead vocalist/guitarist Max Bloom, who formerly played in the band [[Cajun Dance Party]] along with former Yuck member [[Daniel Blumberg]].<ref>[http://allmusic.com/artist/yuck-p2114799/biography/ Yuck – Biography] at [[AllMusic]], Retrieved 18 February 2011.</ref> The band's [[Yuck (album)|self-titled debut album]] was released through [[Fat Possum]] on 21 February 2011 in the United Kingdom. Critics have likened the band to bands such as [[Dinosaur Jr.]], [[The Smashing Pumpkins]], [[Pavement (band)|Pavement]], [[My Bloody Valentine (band)|My Bloody Valentine]] and [[Sonic Youth]].<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/4v9p Yuck – Review] [[BBC]], Retrieved 20 February 2011.</ref>


==History (2010-present)==
==History==
Daniel Blumberg and Max Bloom left their previous group [[Cajun Dance Party]] in 2008. They formed Yuck in 2009 in London, England. The group began recording its debut studio album in the summer of the 2010 in London in Max Bloom's parents' house. The band toured with [[Modest Mouse]], [[Tame Impala]], and [[Unknown Mortal Orchestra]]
Daniel Blumberg and Max Bloom left their previous group [[Cajun Dance Party]] in 2008. They formed Yuck in 2009 in London, England. The group began recording its debut studio album in the summer of the 2010 in London in Max Bloom's parents' house. The band toured with [[Modest Mouse]], [[Tame Impala]], and [[Unknown Mortal Orchestra]].


On 12 April 2012, the band released the non-album track, "Chew" via their official [[SoundCloud]] page.<ref>[https://soundcloud.com/yuck/chew Chew by Yuck on SoundCloud - Hear the world's sounds]</ref>
On 12 April 2012, the band released the non-album track "Chew" via their official [[SoundCloud]] page.<ref>[https://soundcloud.com/yuck/chew Chew by Yuck on SoundCloud - Hear the world's sounds]</ref>
On 23 October 2012, their song “Get Away” from their debut album was featured in the soundtrack for [[Forza Horizon]].


On 15 April 2013, Yuck revealed on their official [[Facebook]] page that they would be recording their second album in late April. They also revealed that Daniel Blumberg had left the band to concentrate on releasing his own music.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/yuckband/posts/633921409967025 Facebook update] Retrieved 15 April 2013.</ref>
On 15 April 2013, Yuck revealed on their official [[Facebook]] page that they would be recording their second album in late April. They also revealed that Daniel Blumberg had left the band to concentrate on releasing his own music.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/yuckband/posts/633921409967025 Facebook update] Retrieved 15 April 2013.</ref>


On 18 July 2013, Yuck released a new song, "Rebirth" and it was made available for free download via their official website.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q23oLtRfzCU Yuck - Rebirth - YouTube (Published on 18 Jul 2013)] Retrieved 15 April 2013.</ref>
On 18 July 2013, Yuck released a new song, "Rebirth", and it was made available for free download via their official website.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q23oLtRfzCU Yuck - Rebirth - YouTube (Published on 18 Jul 2013)] Retrieved 15 April 2013.</ref>


On 13 August 2013, [[Huw Stephens]] debuted Yuck's new single, "Middle Sea" on Radio 1. The new album was revealed to be titled ''[[Glow & Behold]]'' during an interview with lead singer Max Bloom. It was released on 30 September 2013.<ref>[http://umusic.co.uk/artists/yuck/discography/glow-and-behold Yuck - Glow And Behold Previews, trackist, reviews and artwork from Universal UK Umusic.co.uk] Retrieved 15 April 2013.</ref>
On 13 August 2013, [[Huw Stephens]] debuted Yuck's new single, "Middle Sea", on Radio 1. The new album was revealed to be titled ''[[Glow & Behold]]'' during an interview with lead singer Max Bloom. It was released on 30 September 2013.<ref>[http://umusic.co.uk/artists/yuck/discography/glow-and-behold Yuck - Glow And Behold Previews, trackist, reviews and artwork from Universal UK Umusic.co.uk] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060544/http://umusic.co.uk/artists/yuck/discography/glow-and-behold |date=21 September 2013 }} Retrieved 15 April 2013.</ref>


On 5 September 2013, Yuck posted a video of a live recording of [[New Order (band)|New Order]]'s "[[Age of Consent (song)|Age of Consent]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b5QmYxa20g&feature=player_embedded#t=0 |title=Yuck - Age Of Consent (New Order cover) - Live at RAK |publisher=YouTube |date=2013-09-05 |accessdate=2018-02-14}}</ref> The video was recorded 30 August 2013 by [[Michael Lawrence (filmmaker)|Michael Lawrence]] in [[RAK Studios]], along with some other songs. This track would become the [[A-side and B-side|B-side]] to the "Middle Sea" single. New member and guitarist Ed Hayes plays on the track.
On 5 September 2013, Yuck posted a video of a live recording of [[New Order (band)|New Order]]'s "[[Age of Consent (song)|Age of Consent]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b5QmYxa20g&feature=player_embedded#t=0 |title=Yuck - Age of Consent (New Order cover) - Live at RAK |publisher=YouTube |date=2013-09-05 |access-date=2018-02-14}}</ref> The video was recorded 30 August 2013 by [[Michael Lawrence (filmmaker)|Michael Lawrence]] in [[RAK Studios]], along with some other songs. This track would become the [[A-side and B-side|B-side]] to the "Middle Sea" single. New member and guitarist Ed Hayes plays on the track.


On 23 January 2014, at a performance in Portland, Oregon, Yuck announced an EP. They played a new song from the EP after the announcement. The ''Southern Skies'' EP was released in April 2014.
On 23 January 2014, at a performance in Portland, Oregon, Yuck announced an EP. They played a new song from the EP after the announcement. The ''Southern Skies'' EP was released in April 2014.


On 8 July 2015, Yuck released their first single since the release of the ''Southern Skies'' EP entitled "Hold Me Closer".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Coughlan|first1=Jamie|title=Yuck Share Euphoric New Single 'Hold Me Closer'|url=http://overblown.co.uk/yuck-share-euphoric-new-single-hold-me-closer/|website=Overblown|accessdate=14 July 2015}}</ref> On 12 January 2016 the band released a new single, "Hearts in Motion", taken from their third studio album ''[[Stranger Things (Yuck album)|Stranger Things]]'', released on 26 February 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Coughlan|first1=Jamie|title=Yuck Share 'Hearts In Motion', Announce New Album|url=http://overblown.co.uk/yuck-share-hearts-in-motion-announce-new-abum/|website=Overblown Webzine|accessdate=12 January 2016}}</ref>
On 8 July 2015, Yuck released their first single since the release of the ''Southern Skies'' EP entitled "Hold Me Closer".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Coughlan|first1=Jamie|title=Yuck Share Euphoric New Single 'Hold Me Closer'|url=http://overblown.co.uk/yuck-share-euphoric-new-single-hold-me-closer/|website=Overblown|date=9 July 2015 |access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref> On 12 January 2016 the band released a new single, "Hearts in Motion", taken from their third studio album ''[[Stranger Things (Yuck album)|Stranger Things]]'', released on 26 February 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Coughlan|first1=Jamie|title=Yuck Share 'Hearts in Motion', Announce New Album|url=http://overblown.co.uk/yuck-share-hearts-in-motion-announce-new-abum/|website=Overblown Webzine|date=12 January 2016 |access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref>

On 15 February 2021 the band posted a message to their Facebook page to announce that they would no longer be touring or making new music together.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2116334/yuck-announce-breakup-on-10th-anniversary-of-debut-album/news/|title=Yuck Announce Breakup On 10th Anniversary Of Debut Album|first=James|last=Rettig|publisher=Stereogum|date=15 February 2021|access-date=15 February 2021}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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==Members==
==Members==
;Final lineup
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* Max Bloom – lead guitar, vocals

* Mariko Doi – bass, vocals
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* Max Bloom – lead guitar, vocals <small>(2009–2021)</small>
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* Jonny Rogoff – drums
* Ed Hayes – rhythm guitar <small> (2013–present) </small>
* Mariko Doi – bass, vocals <small>(2009–2021)</small>
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* Jonny Rogoff – drums <small>(2009–2021)</small>
* Ed Hayes – rhythm guitar <small>(2013–2021)</small>


===Former members===
;Former members
* Daniel Blumberg – vocals, rhythm guitar <small>(2009-2013)</small>
* Daniel Blumberg – vocals, rhythm guitar <small>(2009–2013)</small>
* Ilana Blumberg – vocals <small>(2009–2013)</small>


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.yuckband.com/ Official website]


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Yuck
Yuck at Primavera Sound 2011
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresIndie rock,[1][2] noise rock,[3] shoegaze
Years active2009–2021
LabelsMercury Records
Fat Possum
Mamé Records
Past membersDaniel Blumberg
Max Bloom
Mariko Doi
Jonny Rogoff
Ed Hayes
Websiteyuckband.com

Yuck was a rock[1][2] band that originated in London, England, in 2009. The band's final lineup was drummer Jonny Rogoff, guitarist Ed Hayes, bassist Mariko Doi, and lead vocalist/guitarist Max Bloom, who formerly played in the band Cajun Dance Party along with former Yuck member Daniel Blumberg.[4] The band's self-titled debut album was released through Fat Possum on 21 February 2011 in the United Kingdom. Critics have likened the band to bands such as Dinosaur Jr., The Smashing Pumpkins, Pavement, My Bloody Valentine and Sonic Youth.[5]

History

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Daniel Blumberg and Max Bloom left their previous group Cajun Dance Party in 2008. They formed Yuck in 2009 in London, England. The group began recording its debut studio album in the summer of the 2010 in London in Max Bloom's parents' house. The band toured with Modest Mouse, Tame Impala, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.

On 12 April 2012, the band released the non-album track "Chew" via their official SoundCloud page.[6] On 23 October 2012, their song “Get Away” from their debut album was featured in the soundtrack for Forza Horizon.

On 15 April 2013, Yuck revealed on their official Facebook page that they would be recording their second album in late April. They also revealed that Daniel Blumberg had left the band to concentrate on releasing his own music.[7]

On 18 July 2013, Yuck released a new song, "Rebirth", and it was made available for free download via their official website.[8]

On 13 August 2013, Huw Stephens debuted Yuck's new single, "Middle Sea", on Radio 1. The new album was revealed to be titled Glow & Behold during an interview with lead singer Max Bloom. It was released on 30 September 2013.[9]

On 5 September 2013, Yuck posted a video of a live recording of New Order's "Age of Consent".[10] The video was recorded 30 August 2013 by Michael Lawrence in RAK Studios, along with some other songs. This track would become the B-side to the "Middle Sea" single. New member and guitarist Ed Hayes plays on the track.

On 23 January 2014, at a performance in Portland, Oregon, Yuck announced an EP. They played a new song from the EP after the announcement. The Southern Skies EP was released in April 2014.

On 8 July 2015, Yuck released their first single since the release of the Southern Skies EP entitled "Hold Me Closer".[11] On 12 January 2016 the band released a new single, "Hearts in Motion", taken from their third studio album Stranger Things, released on 26 February 2016.[12]

On 15 February 2021 the band posted a message to their Facebook page to announce that they would no longer be touring or making new music together.[13]

Discography

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Studio albums

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EPs

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Singles

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Year Single Album
2010 "Rubber" (vinyl only) Yuck
"Georgia" (vinyl only)
2011 "Holing Out"
"Get Away"
"The Wall"
"Shook Down"/"Milkshake"
2012 "Chew" non-album single
2013 "Rebirth" Glow & Behold
"Middle Sea"
"Lose My Breath"
2014 "Southern Skies" Southern Skies
2015 "Hold Me Closer" Stranger Things
2016 "Hearts in Motion"
"Cannonball"

Members

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Final lineup
  • Max Bloom – lead guitar, vocals (2009–2021)
  • Mariko Doi – bass, vocals (2009–2021)
  • Jonny Rogoff – drums (2009–2021)
  • Ed Hayes – rhythm guitar (2013–2021)
Former members
  • Daniel Blumberg – vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–2013)
  • Ilana Blumberg – vocals (2009–2013)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Yuck – Perfect sound forever". BBC. Sound of 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Yuck for Liverpool Sound city". Clash. 17 February 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Yuck Talk Grunge Revival". Clash. 24 January 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
  4. ^ Yuck – Biography at AllMusic, Retrieved 18 February 2011.
  5. ^ Yuck – Review BBC, Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  6. ^ Chew by Yuck on SoundCloud - Hear the world's sounds
  7. ^ Facebook update Retrieved 15 April 2013.
  8. ^ Yuck - Rebirth - YouTube (Published on 18 Jul 2013) Retrieved 15 April 2013.
  9. ^ Yuck - Glow And Behold Previews, trackist, reviews and artwork from Universal UK Umusic.co.uk Archived 21 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 15 April 2013.
  10. ^ "Yuck - Age of Consent (New Order cover) - Live at RAK". YouTube. 5 September 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  11. ^ Coughlan, Jamie (9 July 2015). "Yuck Share Euphoric New Single 'Hold Me Closer'". Overblown. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  12. ^ Coughlan, Jamie (12 January 2016). "Yuck Share 'Hearts in Motion', Announce New Album". Overblown Webzine. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  13. ^ Rettig, James (15 February 2021). "Yuck Announce Breakup On 10th Anniversary Of Debut Album". Stereogum. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
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