From Denver to Los Angeles, Iranian-American artist YaSi has been building a musical identity that lands in the space between contradictions. Her artistic vision lives where chaos meets calm, where emotion collides with sharp edges and where charm and compelling songwriting go hand in hand. This context has become her calling card, infusing her sound and presence with a unique energy that’s struck a chord with audiences around the world.
Sharing her studio sound for almost a decade, she made her entrance in 2016 with the debut single “Pink Caddy” and has since gone from strength to strength over the years, building up an impressive catalogue of releases across multiple singles, EPs and collaborations with the likes of Ric Wilson and Chophead. Bringing her music alive on stage, she’s played live across the USA and Europe, opening for acts such as Iniko, Raja Kumari and iyla, while sharing bills with Fletcher, Teyana Taylor and Zara Larsson, affirming her place as a magnetic presence in the live music sphere.
With her 2023 cover of the Persian song “Gole Yakh,” she gained recognition through its inclusion in Blood of Iran, a documentary that went on to win Best Documentary at Diversity in Cannes and the 46th Asian American International Film Festival. Now, she returns with her latest single titled “feelings,” a track that delivers all the chaotic sparkle her fans have come to expect.
Penned during a writing camp in London and produced by Kaleb Waterman, who’s known for his work with Sam Austins, the single shines with glitter-drenched indie pop vibes. Built on synth nostalgia and flashes of Robyn-esque drama, “feelings” takes aim at emotional unavailability to deliver a meaningful musical moment wrapped in shimmering melodies.
Brought in by the crisp snap of the beat and pulse of bass guitar, YaSi’s slick vocal leads glide in to spin instantly catchy melodic lines above the grooving pop-focused backdrop. Building to a colourful chorus brimming with energising rhythm and infectious vocal hooks, “feelings” sees YaSi serve up an unforgettable indie pop outing that’s truly impossible not to love.
Putting her songwriting flair and performance panache on full display, it’s an alluring jam that’s memorable and danceable from start to finish. Once again offering music that’s moving and engaging, YaSi continues to impress on her superb musical adventure and we can’t wait to see what she’s got in store for the rest of the year and beyond.
Commenting on the single, she offers, “I wrote feelings while on a steady diet of Brat and Mk.gee in London, trying to get over someone who playyyed me. It’s sarcastic. It’s dramatic. And yes, I had to name the muse Charlie. We all have a Charlie.”
Listen to feelings below
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