[video] Y△CHT - "Utopia and Dystopia (The Earth Is On Fire)

I had the pleasure of spending a little time with Y△CHT back in April when they played on Tulane's campus. They are truly unique and interesting people. Sometimes you encounter someone, and you just get this overwhelming, instinctual feeling that they are actually from the future. This is how I felt with Y△CHT. In addition to their insightful electro-pop, the Oregon band also freely shares their philosophy on life.

Watch the video below for a glimpse into their world. It's a short film/double music video directed by Rene Daalder for the tracks "Utopia" and "Dystopia (The Earth Is On Fire)" from their new album Shangri-La, freshly out from James Murphy's DFA Records.

YACHT Utopia / Dystopia (The Earth Is On Fire) from DFA Records on Vimeo.

Music this weekend...

There is lots of it! Here are the shows art/official will be at... dancing like its 1995 again!


First off: YACHT!





This show is going to be an early one! Come out to Tulane around 4:30pm to see YACHT perform live on campus. I brought out loads of moon bounces, free food, and many more surprises for you guys. It's going to be a blast. In case you haven't heard the new single "Dystopia," check it out below.







and later that night... Mary Anne Hobbs, Gonjasufi, Lorn, and The Gaslamp Killer! @ The Hookah - 12pm






Check out our show preview for this by clicking here!


Last up we have CUT COPY w/ Holy Ghost!! @ Republic






Who's excited to dance to cheesy 80s-esque pop music all night? THIS GUY! Check out a cool old surf video below while enjoying the single "Take Me Over." I especially sympathized with the short shorts in the video. Tan thighs are super in this summer.




Hope to see all your beautiful faces!

Lots of love,
Aaron

XXX

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[new] YACHT- Dystopia (The Earth is on Fire)

Portland electro-poppers YACHT aren't just musicians, they are live theatrics. Mashing art, a self proclaimed "belief system" of their own, and infectious catchy hooks they are nothing short of an entertaining duo. Below is a track they released yesterday, entitled Dystopia (The Earth is on Fire). Super limited 7" single to be released soon.


EDIT: Download the track here.