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Dark Days - EP

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Dark Days - EP

Release date: 19th January 2021

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"Dark Days - EP" is an album by Yard Act, released 19th January 2021. It features 4 tracks, including "Dark Days", "Peanuts", and "Fixer Upper".

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Yard Act have shared ‘Redeemer’ as they tee up third album ‘You’re Gonna Need A Little Music’

Where’s My Utopia?

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Yard Act

1st March 2024

The Overload

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℗ 2021 Zen F.C.

1Dark Days
3:05
2Peanuts
3:14
3Fixer Upper
2:57
4The Trapper's Pelts
3:58

Yard Act have shared ‘Redeemer’ as they tee up third album ‘You’re Gonna Need A Little Music’

The Leeds group reveal their Justin Meldal-Johnsen-produced LP and add UK November shows.

7 May 2026 • 9:00 am

Yard Act are hinting at their third album with more tour dates announced

Yard Act are hinting at their third album with more tour dates announced

Mysterious initials and music video clips accompany a packed global touring schedule.

21 Apr 2026 • 6:35 pm

Yard Act have announced UK headline shows as their new material starts to take shape

Yard Act have announced UK headline shows as their new material starts to take shape

Three November shows follow time in the studio working on new material.

24 Mar 2026 • 11:30 am

Yard Act's Top 5 Moments of 2024

Yard Act's Top 5 Moments of 2024

Yard Act run through their Top 5 Moments of 2024.

30 Dec 2024 • 5:00 pm

Yard Act: "Humour is a constant part of real life; even in quite dark places"

Yard Act: "Humour is a constant part of real life; even in quite dark places"

When Yard Act found themselves locked in a battle for a Number 1 album at the start of 2022, it felt like an impossible dream. As they talk to Jake Hawkes ahead of its follow up this March, this time, they’re searching for Utopia.

1 Mar 2024 • 9:36 am

Yard Act have released a new video for 'Petroleum' that stars Rose Matafeo

Yard Act have released a new video for 'Petroleum' that stars Rose Matafeo

The band are gearing up to release their second album.

30 Nov 2023 • 5:47 pm

Yard Act have announced their second album, 'Where's My Utopia?', and a huge show at Leeds' Millenium Square

Yard Act have announced their second album, 'Where's My Utopia?', and a huge show at Leeds' Millenium Square

Check out their new single 'Dream Job'.

25 Oct 2023 • 8:44 am

Yard Act at Reading 2023: "We’ll headline. Not in five years though, next year"

Yard Act at Reading 2023: "We’ll headline. Not in five years though, next year"

Yard Act may say that playing Leeds will mean more to them, but making your main stage debut at the legendary Reading Festival is nothing to be sniffed at.

25 Aug 2023 • 5:27 pm

Leeds might mean more, but Yard Act delivered with their main stage debut at Reading 2023

Leeds might mean more, but Yard Act delivered with their main stage debut at Reading 2023

Judging by how good today's offering goes down, they're not going to have any issues keeping the momentum going.

25 Aug 2023 • 11:59 am

Yard Act: "We were never going to do the same thing again"

Yard Act: "We were never going to do the same thing again"

A chart battle, sold out shows - Yard Act’s debut album was a genuine sensation. As they return with their first new material since, it’s time to head to ‘The Trench Coat Museum’.

12 Jul 2023 • 4:00 pm

Yard Act have announced a five-night residency at the Brudenell Social Club

Yard Act have announced a five-night residency at the Brudenell Social Club

They've booked a bunch of comedians in support.

6 Mar 2023 • 10:29 am

The latest edition of Down With Boring heads to Rockaway Beach with Yard Act, LIFE and more

The latest edition of Down With Boring heads to Rockaway Beach with Yard Act, LIFE and more

Our flagship podcast-slash-radio-show Down With Boring is back this evening (9th January) with its first edition of 2023.

9 Jan 2023 • 3:00 pm

Yard Act have collaborated with Mad Professor on a dub reimagining of their debut album, ‘The Overload'

Yard Act have collaborated with Mad Professor on a dub reimagining of their debut album, ‘The Overload'

The dub rework is available on exclusive vinyl via Rough Trade.

15 Nov 2022 • 3:50 pm

Dot To Dot Festival has announced the first wave of artists for its 2023 edition, including Yard Act, Alvvays & more

Dot To Dot Festival has announced the first wave of artists for its 2023 edition, including Yard Act, Alvvays & more

The festival will be held in Bristol and Nottingham over the May bank holiday weekend.

9 Nov 2022 • 12:47 pm

Yard Act have announced four huge UK shows to end their tour for ‘The Overload’

Yard Act have announced four huge UK shows to end their tour for ‘The Overload’

The new dates will kick off in April 2023.

14 Oct 2022 • 1:03 pm

Yard Act: “We haven't written our 'Sex on Fire' yet”

Yard Act: “We haven't written our 'Sex on Fire' yet”

It's been a mad, breakout year so far for Yard Act. With a chart bothering debut album and a rep as one of the best live acts on the planet, we reconvened to check in on what's gone down.

7 Jul 2022 • 2:34 pm

Yard Act have teamed up with Elton John for a new version of '100% Endurance'

Yard Act have teamed up with Elton John for a new version of '100% Endurance'

"They're a very special band," says Elton.

1 Jul 2022 • 1:12 pm

Yard Act: "I don't think you can write about modern society without being political"

Yard Act: "I don't think you can write about modern society without being political"

Breaking out of Yorkshire with their tongue-in-cheek but absolutely spot-on social commentary, Elton John's favourite new band (yes, really) Yard Act are kicking off 2022 with the release of their debut album.

21 Jan 2022 • 9:02 am

Yard Act: “I reckon we’ll be fourth top of the main stage in 12 years’ time”

Yard Act: “I reckon we’ll be fourth top of the main stage in 12 years’ time”

They've just announced their debut album 'The Overload' for next January. Yard Act are ready to make their move - just in their own individual way.

11 Oct 2021 • 1:52 pm

Hype List 2021: Yard Act: "We felt we needed to be true to what this band was about"

Hype List 2021: Yard Act: "We felt we needed to be true to what this band was about"

Gloriously addictive and brilliantly bonkers in equal measure.

17 Dec 2020 • 10:00 am

Singles released from this record

Dark Days - EP — singles

Fixer Upper
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Dark Days
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