Yuck

Yuck are a British-American indie rock band formed in London in 2009, centred on vocalist and guitarist Daniel Blumberg alongside guitarist Max Bloom, bassist Mariko Doi, and drummer Jonny Rogoff. The band's self-described goal was to make music that sounded like 1990s American indie rock — Dinosaur Jr., Pavement, Sebadoh — executed with genuine conviction rather than mere nostalgia. Their self-titled debut (2011) on Fat Possum Records arrived to enormous enthusiasm from critics and fans who shared that love for 90s indie rock, praised for its melodic richness, distorted guitar tones, and Blumberg's somewhat diffident vocal delivery. Pitchfork gave it Best New Music and it was widely considered one of the best debut albums of the year. Blumberg departed after the debut to focus on his art practice and solo music, leaving Max Bloom to lead the band through Glow & Behold (2013) and Stranger Things (2016). Both records were well-received, though the band never quite matched the enthusiasm generated by their debut. Yuck's debut remains a beloved document of 90s indie rock revivalism, capturing the warmth and melodic generosity of their influences while having enough personality and craft to stand alongside rather than merely behind them.