Yellow Days Announces New Album + Shares Lead Track “Sharon”
To be lost is to be free – as was the case for British singer, songwriter, & producer Yellow Days (aka Geoge van den Broek). Today, the countryside boy turned Londoner returns with his larger than life new album Rock and a Hard Place, out February 13 on Independent Co.
Over the albums soulful 14 tracks, the multi-instrumentalist thrives in an unsettled state, looking for inspiration both old and new to introduce his reemergence as Yellow Days. The new record has guided van den Broek – from the beginning of his career he learned to harness his voice into what he calls a “wonky,” lo-fi sound that endeared him to fans of artists like Tyler, the Creator and Mac Demarco.
Alongside the album’s announcement, Yellow Days returns with the potent new single “Sharon,” an explosive tease of the record to come, inspired by the sounds of legendary artists Sly & The Family Stone and Ray Charles.
Over a brass-heavy arrangement, Yellow Days reflects on a deep friendship he’s maintained, noting, “‘Sharon’ is about confiding in a female confidant and friend. I was inspired by being stuck in a lost period in life and the late-night conversations that would happen in a smoking area of a bar – indulging on themes of self-destructive tendencies and friendship. This song is ultimately about a friend helping you through a rough patch. Quietly encouraging you to follow your heart and not to get distracted by all the complications around you. A friend who believes in you despite your messy life.”
