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YASSASSIN SOCIAL POLITICS

Man, does Yassassin’s debut single ‘Social Politics’ feel zeitgeist-y or what. At a time when nobody in our post-Brexit world seems to have a whisper of a plan, thankfully this all-girl powerhouse quintet aren’t afraid to speak up, loud and clear. "'Social Politics’ is about standing up to the bullies, both in personal life and in today's society. It's about not always fitting the norm but daring to go your own way. It’s about rebelling against the ‘zombie scene,’ which could be either a social clique where only certain people are accepted, or a society where racism is becoming more glaringly visible.”  With multi-layered, ethereal vocals and lush, butter-soft harmonies, this colourfully chaotic debut blends just the right balance of baggy, ‘90’s-tinged goodness with a raucous, Breeders-esque bite. Yassassin for PM? Makes sense to us. -AO

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