Yonaka Explained

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Yonaka
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Origin:Brighton, East Sussex, England
Genre:Alternative rock
Years Active:2014–present
Current Members:
  • Theresa Jarvis
  • George Edwards
  • Alex Crosby
Past Members:Robert Mason

Yonaka (stylised as YONAKA) are an English rock band based in Brighton. The group consists of Theresa Jarvis on vocals, George Edwards on guitar, Alex Crosby on bass and keyboards. Yonaka released their debut album, Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow, on 31 May 2019.

History

First EPs and Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow (2014–19)

Yonaka performed on the BBC Introducing stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2016 and released their debut EP, Heavy, the following year. 2018 saw the group issue two further EPs, Teach Me to Fight and Creature. The title track from Creature reached the top spot of the Kerrang! Rock Chart in December 2018.[1]

In autumn 2018, the band went on a European tour with Bring Me the Horizon and Fever 333 and in October 2018, they played a four-track session at the BBC Maida Vale studios, during which they presented a live mashup of the songs "Jumpsuit" and "Paparazzi".[2]

"Teach Me to Fight" was used as the official theme song for the WWE pay-per-view event Fastlane in March 2019[3] and in .

In May 2019, Yonaka signed with American label Fueled by Ramen,[4] ahead of the release of their debut album, Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow, on 31 May. The album reached 38 on the UK Albums Chart and 10 on the UK Vinyl Albums Chart.[5] The band were also nominated for Best British Newcomer at the 2019 Kerrang! Awards.[6]

In December 2019, they featured on Bring Me the Horizon's song "Tapes", which appeared on their EP Music to Listen To....[7]

Seize the Power (2020–present)

In a session made in July 2020 for Amazon Music UK's Twitch channel, which was later deleted a month after the broadcast, Yonaka performed for the first time an unreleased song called "Ordinary".

On 27 January 2021, the band released "Seize the Power", the first official single from their mixtape of the same name. On the track, Yonaka commented: "It's been so long since we released new music and the time has finally come; this is a new chapter for us. We want you to get lost in a feeling of strength and empowerment when listening to this song".[8] The mixtape was released on 15 July 2021 and featured appearances from Fever 333 and Barns Courtney.[9] Yonaka are scheduled to appear on Palaye Royale's 2023 Fever Dream European + UK tour[10] to support Seize the Power.[11]

Discography

EPs

TitleEP details
Heavy
  • Released: 6 October 2017
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
Teach Me to Fight
  • Released: 17 August 2018
  • Label: Asylum
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
Creature
  • Released: 9 November 2018
  • Label: Asylum
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
Welcome to My House
  • Released: 28 July 2023
  • Label: Republic
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl

Singles

SingleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
BEL
"Ignorance"2016rowspan="3"
"Drongo"
"Wouldn't Wanna Be Ya"2017
"Bubblegum"Heavy
"F.W.T.B."2018rowspan="1"
"Waves"Teach Me to Fight
"Own Worst Enemy"Creature
"Creature"Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow
"Fired Up"39
"Bad Company"2019
"Lose Our Heads"
"Seize the Power"2021Seize the Power
"Ordinary"
"Call Me a Saint"
"Panic"2023Welcome to My House
"Welcome to My House"
"Predator"2024TBA
"Fight for the Right"2024

Other appearances

!Title!Year!Band!Album
"Tapes" (stylised as "±ªþ³§".)2019Bring Me the HorizonMusic to Listen To...

Music videos

Title! scope="col"
YearDirector(s)Album/EPRef.
"Wouldn't Wanna Be Ya"2017Yonaka[17]
"Bubblegum"Heavy (EP)[18]
"Lose Our Heads"2019Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow[19]
"Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow[20]
"Rockstar"[21]
"Seize the Power"2021Jade Ang JackmanSeize the Power[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Kerrang! Rock Chart. Kerrang!. 21 July 2019. 5 December 2018.
  2. Web site: BBC Radio 1 - Radio 1's Indie Show with Jack Saunders, Yonaka in Session!. BBC. en-GB. 19 August 2019.
  3. Web site: Facebook.com. Watch the epic WWE Fastlane 2019 open featuring Yonaka's "Teach Me To Fight". en. 19 August 2019.
  4. Payne . Chris . British Rock Quartet Yonaka Signs With Fueled By Ramen . Billboard . 20 June 2019 . 17 May 2019.
  5. Web site: Weekly Rock Chart Round-Up. Sound Mouth. 10 June 2019. 10 June 2019.
  6. Web site: Kerrang! Awards 2019 Preview. Sound Mouth. 2 July 2019.
  7. Web site: Bring Me The Horizon Release Surprise EP Featuring Halsey, YONAKA And More. 4 August 2021. Kerrang!.
  8. Web site: Listen to Yonaka start "a new chapter" with new single 'Seize The Power'. Nme.com. 27 January 2021. 9 December 2021.
  9. Web site: Mixtape review: YONAKA – Seize The Power. 4 August 2021. Kerrang!.
  10. Web site: Palaye Royale Announce 2023 Fever Dream UK & EU Tour - News .
  11. Web site: Yonaka Tour Dates . ents24.com . 12 January 2022 . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220112221910/https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/yonaka . 12 January 2022 . dead.
  12. Web site: YONAKA - full Official Charts History . . 20 June 2019.
  13. Web site: Yonaka - Discographie / Devenir Fan . . Hung Medien . 20 June 2019.
  14. Web site: Official Vinyl Albums Chart Top 40. Official Charts Company. 4 August 2021.
  15. Web site: Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. 17 July 2021.
  16. Web site: Yonaka announce details of new mixtape 'Seize The Power'. NME. 20 June 2021. 15 July 2021.
  17. Web site: YouTube. YONAKA - Wouldn't Wanna Be Ya [Official Video]]. en. 19 August 2019.
  18. Web site: YouTube. YONAKA - Bubblegum [Official Video]]. en. 19 August 2019.
  19. Web site: YouTube. YONAKA - Lose Our Heads [OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO]]. en. 19 August 2019.
  20. Web site: YouTube. YONAKA: Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow [OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO]]. en. 19 August 2019.
  21. Web site: YouTube. YONAKA: Rockstar [OFFICIAL VIDEO]]. en. 19 August 2019.
  22. Web site: YouTube. YONAKA - Seize the Power (Official Video). en. 30 January 2021.