Emerging from the creative crucible of London, Y is a genre-defying band founded in 2023 by Adam Brennan and Sophie Coppin during a period of isolation. The duo discovered an uncanny synergy in their music-making, blending shared tastes with contrasting stylistic approaches. This paradox birthed the eclectic, unpredictable sound that defines Y—playfully described as “wonk rock,” “Gameboy thrash,” and even “Egyptian wedding music.”
The band’s lineup amplifies this kaleidoscopic sound. Sophie (vocals, keys) grounds the group’s intricate arrangements with her untrained yet instinctual knack for crafting irresistibly cheeky hooks. Adam (vocals, guitar) injects a sense of experimentalism, drawing from Japanese jazz fusion and unconventional scales to create beautifully awkward guitar harmonies. Dan GB (bass) brings a rhythmic precision shaped by years as a hardcore punk drummer, tempered by his love for Italo disco, giving Y’s music an electrifying, mechanical pulse. Brazilian percussion virtuoso Fells adds rhythmic complexity and endless possibilities on drums, while Harry McHale’s innovative saxophone work reimagines the instrument as a commanding lead voice in the band’s sonic palette.
The Windmill, a revered hub for cutting-edge acts, quickly became Y’s home stage, where their “theme song” Why turned into a live-show centerpiece. Initially conceived with backing tracks, the band surprised even themselves by delivering the song’s explosive energy live, creating an “audio party” that rivals any studio-enhanced performance.
In November 2024, Y signed with SO Recordings & Hideous Mink Records, marking a pivotal moment in their journey. Their debut EP is slated for release in April 2025, heralded by a string of exhilarating live shows that promise to solidify Y’s reputation as one of the most captivating new acts in the scene.
Whether through their genre-bending music or chaotic-yet-precise performances, Y embodies the beauty of contradictions, crafting a sound that is as bold as it is unclassifiable.
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