Yimes - YY (2026) [Hi-Res]

YY is a nine-part nocturne from Yimes — John Hanson and Andrew Taetz — unfolding as a reimagined, wordless journey into the mystery of the night. Vocals drift through spacious piano, bowed strings, and grounded percussion, moving like distant lights across a darkened landscape. Each piece feels both composed and discovered in the moment — careful in its architecture, yet alive with improvisational breath. Built with a remarkable cast of players from Detroit, the Bay Area, and Nashville, the album carries a quiet communal spirit. Across its nine movements, YY descends patiently into depth and stillness, lingering in reflection before slowly turning toward light, offering a gentle awakening into morning.

Performed by:
John Hanson: Piano, Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Bass, Hammered Dulcimer, Percussion
Andrew Taetz: Piano, Vocals, Guitar, Mellotron, Organ
Michael Kropf: Piano, Violin, Wurlitzer, Organ
John Wood: Drums, Percussion, Guitar
Vanessa Cronan Wolf: Vocals
Jeffrey Niemeier: Violin, Ukulele
Patrick Sansone: Guitar, Mellotron, Piano, Organ, Harpsichord
Yali Rivilin: Saxophone
Christine Hucal: Vocals
Jordan Hamilton: Cello
Justine Preston: Viola
Ben Briggance: Drums, Percussion
Patrick Smith: Guitar
Kevin Ayers: Guitar
Parker McAnnally: Electric Bass, Upright Bass
Theo Katzman: Vocals
Jeffrey Thiele: Saxophone
Jeff Raudebaugh: Guitar

Tracklist:
1-1 Yimes - Burnside Summer Night [5:27]
1-2 Yimes - Evening Creek [3:34]
1-3 Yimes - Post Meridiem [3:57]
1-4 Yimes - Robin Too [2:29]
1-5 Yimes;Saltbreaker - Laying in the Yard [6:30]
1-6 Yimes;Woman Believer - 156 [4:34]
1-7 Yimes - New Age Real [6:35]
1-8 Yimes;Jordan Hamilton;Yali Rivlin;vnesswolfchild - Morning Creek [4:18]
1-9 Yimes - Ante Meridiem [2:19]