Emo/Math-Rock Band “Yes Yes A Thousand Times Yes” Are Back To Rock Your World

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7 Jun

Yes Yes A Thousand Times Yes Are Back To Rock Your World

New Single "Society Can Help Shape Our Genes" Is An Ode To Meditation

"...a makeup of mathy riffs, breakneck drumming, a variety of different vocal approaches, and tasteful melodies. [..] YY1KXY take what many believe to be a stale genre and add their own, distinguishing twist to it." - The Alternative

“in 2016, the ethereal soundscapes of [YY1KXY] appeared to dissipate into the vast echoes of the emo revival. However, rising from the ashes with an indomitable spirit, the band has resurfaced, announcing their triumphant return…” - IDIOTEQ

“A song that truly blossoms, Yes Yes A Thousand Times Yes’ “Numb Sum” feels like a five-act play, taking listeners from a comfortable bounce at the start to a jumble of intricate riffs and a groove from the drums that’s both tight and jumpy, busy in the best way.” - The Alternative

FFO: I Kill Giants; Glocca Morra; Perspective, A Lovely Hand To Hold

Genres: Emo, Math-rock, Punk

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Presave the Album Here

After releasing their phenomenal debut LP Not Once, Not Never via Broken World Media in 2016, Yes Yes A Thousand Times Yes collapsed alongside the sound of the emo revival. Now, the band is back with a vengeance, announcing their new album supertinyinfinitedans alongside their new single "Society Can Help Shape Our Genes".

"Society Can Help Shape Our Genes" is an uplifting and introspective track that explores the power collective action and meditation have on individuals. The lyrics emphasize the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving remarkable feats. The band conveys a sense of camaraderie and mutual understanding, highlighting the shared struggles and experiences we all go through. The song also touches on the complexities of personal identity and the constant search for self-discovery in a rapidly changing world. Overall, it serves as an anthem for embracing interconnectedness and harnessing the potential for positive change within ourselves and society.

Stream "Society Can Help Shape Our Genes" now and get ready for supertinyinfinitedans, releasing on June 20th via Really Rad Records.

About Yes Yes A Thousand Times Yes

Yes Yes A Thousand Times Yes (or YY1KXY for the impatient) has certainly weathered the storm in the 7 years since releasing their debut LP through Broken World Media. From multiple lineup changes, gear setbacks and financial struggles, to vocalist/songwriter Dan Hagendorf’s (they/them) health crises exacerbated by America’s failing healthcare system, the band has faced a barrage of challenges. And if that wasn't enough, the pandemic threw another wrench in the works, delaying their newest release by a whopping four years from its original 2019 release date.

With that context, you might expect that the album is a product of its circumstances, full of the same frustration, despair, and anticapitalist rage that must have encapsulated its creation. And while those elements are certainly present, YY1KXY taps into something much deeper, something counterintuitive: hope. In spite of all evidence to the contrary, YY1KXY wants you to know that optimism is not only possible, but the ultimate act of rebellion against a system designed to make you give up before you even start.

Yes Yes A Thousand Times Yes will be releasing their sophomore LP on June 20th via Really Rad Records.

Vocalist/songwriter Dan Hagendorf on the single:

Note: Dan's pronouns are they/them

"Praise be to meditation–it fosters creativity/positive outlook on life and has empirical mental and physical health benefits. The actions (however small) we take each day snowball into how society functions long-term. The title of this song is a quote from 'Elastic' by Leonard Mlodinow."

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Upcoming Dates:

7/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Pottery Gym

7/16 - Queens, NY @ Sundown Bar

7/17 - New Haven, CT @ Cafe Nine

7/18 - Boston, MA @ Deep Cuts

7/19 - Albany, NY @ No Fun

7/20 - Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapids Theatre

7/21 - Akron, OH @ It’s A Kling Thing

7/22 - Columbus, OH @ Half Baked

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IG - www.instagram.com/yy1kxy