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Dec13

San Francisco

The Knockout

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About Yama Uba

Yama Uba is a Bay Area-based post-punk and darkwave duo consisting of Akiko Sampson, who contributes vocals, bass, synth, and drum programming, and Winter Zora, who provides vocals, guitar, and saxophone. Their distinctive sound blends haunting vocal harmonies, shimmering guitar lines, powerful bass, and rich saxophone textures over synth-driven layers and programmed drums. This fusion crafts a sonically immersive and emotionally resonant landscape that delves into the multifaceted moods of the human spirit.

In January 2024, Yama Uba released their debut album, "Silhouettes," through Ratskin Records and Psychic Eye Records. The album’s striking cover art was designed by Pearl Thompson of The Cure, underscoring the duo’s connection to the post-punk and darkwave lineage. Critics and fans alike have praised "Silhouettes" for its intricate layering of guitars and saxophones atop synths and drum machines, highlighting Yama Uba’s ability to marry melodic depth with textural complexity.

Yama Uba has established a strong international presence, performing across the United States, Europe, Japan, and Mexico. They have shared stages with notable acts such as Pink Turns Blue, Cold Cave, Kaelan Mikla, Black Marble, SRSQ, Buzz Kull, Light Asylum, and Patriarchy. Beyond their music, the duo is committed to ethical practices and activism, having taken principled stands by withdrawing their music from platforms like Spotify to protest controversial advertising and investments, while making their work available through Bandcamp and other mindful distribution channels. This dedication to artistry and social conscience resonates firmly within the darkwave community.

Genres

Alternative•Punk•Rock