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The music video for "Payday" by Yard Act, taken from the album The Overload on Universal-Island Records Ltd..

Dork has covered Yard Act 36 times across news, features and reviews — full coverage below. Tagged on Dork's Leeds scene. The full lyrics and album page are linked above. Yard Act has 5 upcoming live dates in the next twelve weeks.

The Song

From the album The Overload

Label: Universal-Island Records Ltd.
Released: 21 January 2022

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News
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
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Lyrics

Yard Act — Payday

What constitutes a ghetto?

Is it growing your own lettuces in the potholes on the road

Do the locals have to eat them all if they don't sell em

I call potholes concrete meadows of the soul

What constitutes a ghetto fetish?

Is it growing your own lettuce but not filling in the pot holes

The local council will be getting an earful believe me

I call their lugholes concrete bollards to the soul

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Played live

“Payday” was last played on 29 November 2025 at Alexandra Palace, London.

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On Dork

Yard Act have dropped another solid gold banger, 'Payday'

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Yard Act have dropped another solid gold banger, 'Payday'

It's the third to arrive from forthcoming debut album 'The Overload'.

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Upcoming shows

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O2 Academy Leeds
Leeds, GB
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O2 Academy Leeds
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Tue 10 Nov
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Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
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Thu 12 Nov
Octagon
Sheffield, GB
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Fri 13 Nov
O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
Manchester, GB
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22 Oct 2024

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Yard Act have shared a fancy new session video, 'Live From Utopia'

They've not long released their second album, 'Where's My Utopia'.

2 May 2024

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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

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Yard Act's new single 'When The Laughter Stops' features Katy J Pearson, with a clown-filled video that stars David Thewlis

It's taken from their forthcoming second album, 'Where's My Utopia'.

9 Feb 2024

Yard Act's new single 'We Make Hits' is big, bold and loads of fun - listen

Yard Act's new single 'We Make Hits' is big, bold and loads of fun - listen

It's taken from their forthcoming second album, 'Where's My Utopia'.

15 Jan 2024

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

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

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

Produced byAli Chant

Written byJames Smith (Yard Act)

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