Yin Yin (band)
Yin Yin | |
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| Also known as | YĪN YĪN |
| Origin | Maastricht, the Netherlands |
| Genres | Psychedelia, funk, disco, Southeast Asian music |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Bongo Joe Records, Glitterbeat Records |
| Members | Kees Berkers Remy Scheren Erik Bandt Jerôme Scheren |
| Past members | Yves Lennertz Robbert Verwijlen |
| Website | yinyinternet |
Yin Yin, stylized as YĪN YĪN, is a Dutch band formed in Maastricht, influenced by psychedelia, funk, disco and Southeast Asian music.
History
Yin Yin was formed through a jam session between Yves Lennertz and Kees Berkers in 2017. Their initial recordings were in a ballet school, and they were subsequently joined by Remy Scheren and Robbert Verwijlen.[1][2] Their first recording, Dion Ysiusk, was released in 2018. In 2019, Yin Yin released their debut full-length album, The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers, on Bongo Joe Records.[3]
After growing in profile through a series of performances, including the Lowlands festival, the band's touring schedule was placed in hiatus following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the lockdowns, they wrote and recorded The Age of Aquarius, their second album, which was released in 2022.[2] Lennertz left the band in 2023, and was replaced with Erik Bandt.[4] Taking new influence from Japanese music, Yin Yin released their third album, Mount Matsu, in 2024.[5][6] On 10 January, 2025, the band announced the departure of Verwijlen,[7] who was replaced by Jerry Sherry.[8]
Discography
Albums
- The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers (2019)
- The Age Of Aquarius (2022)
- Mount Matsu (2024)
Eps
- COLLIDE SESSIONS #8 - YIN YIN (2023)
- Tam Tam (2023) - This ep was only issued in a limited physical copy, and has no official title.[9]
Singles
- Dion Ysiusk (2018)
- One Inch Punch (2019)
- The Grey Chamber of Hinachõ Otome (2019)
- Pingpxng (2019)
- Haw Phin (2020)
- Haw Phin / Chông Ky (2020)
- Nautilus (2021)
- Shēnzhou V. (2022)
- The Year of the Rabbit (2023)
- Takahashi Timing (2023)
References
- ^ "Insomnia Music with YiN YiN". Ransom Note.
- ^ a b Borg, Janelle (2022-03-15). "YĪN YĪN are embracing the cosmic energy". The Line of Best Fit.
- ^ Cashin, Cal (2020-04-20). "Yīn Yīn The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers". Loud and Quiet.
- ^ Rogers, Becky (2023-11-27). "Discovering new Dutch sounds with YĪN YĪN". The Vinyl Factory.
- ^ Charlesworth, Ed. "Interview with YĪN YĪN on tour & latest album Mount Matsu". FLUX MAGAZINE.
- ^ Pratt, David (2024-01-15). "YĪN YĪN – Mount Matsu (Album Review)". KLOF Magazine.
- ^ "Dear friends. We have an announcement to make". Instagram. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ "Hey all, we have been quiet for a while". Instagram. 7 April 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ YĪN YĪN - Tam Tam. 2023-09-29.