Yard Act in Paris

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.