Yossarian

Yossarian have just come out of the studio after recording their second crowd-funded album and are touring Europe this summer. Their recent appearance at Field Day Festival in London drew critical acclaim for their ‘sky-scraping epic sound’, and the band will be showcasing their music around the UK, Portugal, Spain and Australia to promote their new album "Light up My Head”. A solid fanbase in Madrid has secured them a headline slot at the Frinje Festival in the Spanish capital this July. In 2013, Yossarian’s loyal fans helped the band to fund and release its first crowd-funded album, 'The Little We Know'. Their debut album earned praised for its diverse song-writing style, with songs such as the lyrically profound 'God Gamble' and rock anthem 'Arrow part 1' featured on Spanish television and a feature film. The influence of Pink Floyd and The National bears a mark on their compositions, which becomes evident in singer Ash Spencer’s baritone vocals and the band’s ability to tackle complex themes with richly layered, building melodies. Previous Biography: Yossarian opened Hop Farm Festival in 2012 after festival owner Vince Power witnessed their electrifying live performances in London. Their performance alongside My Morning Jacket, British Sea Power and Jose Gonzalez drew critical acclaim for the band’s “sky-scraping epic sound” and “harrowing existential themes”. Appearances at both Tramlines and the MacMillan Big Mix Festivals in 2012 later gained them a place on Gibson’s Sounds of the Summer EP. Yossarian are an eclectic mix of influences hailing from England (singer Ash Spencer), Wales (drummer Morgan Griffiths), Germany (bassist Sam Vanderpol) and Argentina (guitarist Joaquin Rodriguez San Pedro). Inspired by Brooklyn based bands such as The National and Grizzly Bear, Yossarian blend post-rock sensibilities with a quixotic sentiment. Lead singer Ash Spencer’s world-weary baritone vocals float over multi-layered guitar harmonies and orchestral arrangements. After their summer tour and following a chance meeting with crowd-funding expert Slava Rubin, Yossarian raised the money to record their debut album from fans around the world. The success of their crowd-funding campaign in the UK and Europe received recognition with the Indiegogo Top Music Campaign and Indiegogo Top Campaign Video awards. The band’s following in Spain also led to single Arrow Part 1 being featured on TV show Fiebre Maldini (Spanish Match of the Day). With the £10,000 raised from its crowd-funding campaign, Yossarian teamed up with producer Tom Peters (New Young Pony Club) to record their debut-album, due to be released later this year. Wasting Our Own Time In Our Own Way