Yard Act
Yard Act are a British indie-rock band from Leeds, comprising James Smith (vocals, lyrics), Ryan Needham (bass), Sam Shjipstone (guitar) and Jay Russell (drums).
Their lyrics are often political, discussing opposition to topics including capitalism, gentrification and social class, told using dark humor and cynical storytelling.
Their debut album The Overload was released on 21 January 2022. The group is "one to watch" in the BBC's Sound of 2022 shortlist.