Yawners - Just Calm Down
Spanish punk outfit Yawners just released “Please, Please, Please,” the first single from their forthcoming full album, called Just Calm Down, slated to drop March 22.
Yawners
Based in Madrid, Spain, Yawners is made up of Elena Nieto and Martin Munoz. Formed by Nieto in Salamanca, followed by a move to Germany and a change in lineup, followed by a move to Madrid where Nieto hooked up with Munoz, Yawners has it going on.
Yawners describe their sound as "Big riffs, big feelings, big tunes. Yawners high energy indie rock feels like a crush." Essentially, it’s a sound built around ‘90s college rock and skater punk with tinges of emo-new-wave-punk showing up, just to add spice.
Nieto and Munoz will come to the U.S., where they will perform at SXSW, followed by shows in Europe.
"Big riffs, big feelings, big tunes. Yawners high energy indie rock feels like a crush."
With only two members, one would suspect Yawners might have problems projecting the massive sonic pressure required by punk rock. Nope. Nieto alleviates the problem with her guitar prowess, layering hefty textures atop one another, which, when combined with the duo’s stellar harmonies gives their music plenty of punch.
The track opens with gleaming guitars and deliciously droopy vocals. As the harmonics ramp up, Nieto’s guitar fills the atmosphere with gritty, glistening colors. The bridge swells and then the chorus kicks in, full of radiant harmonies flowing with creamy, bright energy.
I love the guitar accents, running with strident tones, Nieto tosses in almost nonchalantly. A powerful kick-ass rhythm secures the song’s momentum, riding a throbbing bass line and taut, flat drums.
The video revolves around shots of Nieto and Munoz hovering over a sleeping figure, who is apparently ill. As they worry and fuss, the visuals cut to the duo playing their instruments on a patio, or sitting at the foot of a stairway, gazing up at the bedroom where the figure sleeps, as if imploring him to please, please, please wake up.
“Please, Please, Please” carries a soft, emo-like quality that’s alluring and infectious. Yawners push it back well on this track. I suspect the album will be worth checking out.
