Yard Act in Cambridge

Yard Act are a British post-punk band formed in Leeds in 2019. Fronted by James Smith, they pair clipped guitar and danceable rhythms with his spoken-sung narratives. The early single “Fixer Upper” established that approach, while the debut album The Overload was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize; Where’s My Utopia? followed with songs including “Dream Job” and “We Make Hits.” In 2022, Yard Act toured behind The Overload and performed at Coachella in California and Glastonbury Festival in Somerset. Touring for Where’s My Utopia? followed in 2024 and included a hometown outdoor concert at Millennium Square.

Do Nothing are an English post-punk band from Nottingham, led by vocalist Chris Bailey. Their dry, spoken-sung delivery and angular guitar work shaped the EPs Zero Dollar Bill and Glueland, followed by the 2023 debut album Snake Sideways. Their best-known songs include “Lebron James,” “Gangs” and “New Life.” In 2023, Do Nothing toured the UK in support of Snake Sideways, performing as a four-piece and drawing the set from the album and their earlier EPs. The itinerary included a hometown concert at Rescue Rooms.