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Ken's Hot Traxx - Yumi Zouma: EP IV


Four years ago, I discovered the alternative pop group Yumi Zouma from New Zealand and have been a huge fan of their music ever since. In December, the band released their latest album, EP IV, which offers more of their signature soothing blend of synth- and guitar-driven alternative pop paired with Christie Simpson's angelic vocals.

Here is the first single from EP IV entitled KPR:



Info from the bands press release:

"EP IV", Yumi Zouma's ninth record overall, is a bursting collection of tracks crammed full of cascading piano lines, pummelling drums, chorused gang vocals, and waves of distorted guitars.
Written and produced by the band, the EP was engineered by Chloe Pu at Studio Mech in Yutenji, Japan.

The tracks were mixed by Kenny Gilmore (Weyes Blood, Julia Holter, Chris Cohen), Jake Aron (Grizzly Bear, Snail Mail, Solange), and Simon Gooding (Fazerdaze, Neil Finn, Dua Lipa), while mastering was handled by Antoine Chabert (Daft Punk, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Christine & The Queens).

The EP includes a number of additional tracks, including instrumentals, clean versions, a stripped back rendition of "KPR", the original demo to "Desert Mile", and remixes from Yutenji artists Neeche and adaptrook.

Here is another track entitled Be Okay:


Who is Yumi Zouma:

With dreamy melodies and lush harmonies, Yumi Zouma casts a hypnotic spell on listeners. This alternative pop band from New Zealand first emerged in 2011 when Christie Simpson (vocals/guitar) joined forces with Charlie Ryder (guitar/bass) and Josh Burgess (drums/percussion). Yumi Zouma quickly made waves with their debut EP, drawing praise for their shimmering synth-pop sound. Over the years, the band has toured extensively and released acclaimed albums like Willowbank (2015) and Truth or Consequences (2019). Whether performing sold-out shows or crafting irresistible tracks, Yumi Zouma continues to bewitch fans worldwide with their hazy, atmospheric pop.

Hot Traxx: Yumi Zouma - Mona Lisa


Yumi Zouma has become one of my favorite bands and their latest song Mona Lisa is simply amazing.

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