2022 will only be seven days old when Yard Act's debut drops, but lined up is an album already set to be one of the defining records of the year.

You'd have done well to miss Leeds quartet Dark Days / Peanuts and the

It's exciting when something takes off so quickly and amasses such an ardent following from seemingly nowhere. But retaining that initial momentum, carrying it and delivering on all the early promise of a few surefire singles is no mean feat. Happily though, we need not worry where Yard Act are concerned.

We're excited to announce Yard Act as part of Rough Trade On The Rise, a new curation putting a spotlight on the emerging music we are the most excited for you to hear, to follow and become a fan of. Read on to discover more about the band in their own words, check out their exclusive playlist and do not miss their absolutely cracking FOLLOW OUR ON THE RISE PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY

Yard Act are James, Ryan, Shippo and Jay.

Yard Act on Yard Act

A self-penned bio

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5 Qs, 5 As

Describe Yard Act in 5 words

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5 records you listened to prior to making your album?

Do It Yourself - Ian Dury More Specials - The Specials A grand don't come for free - The Streets Fear Of A Black Planet - Public Enemy Pills, Thrills, Bellyaches - Happy Mondays

Top 5 career moments to date?

The man who shouted "Yard Act are fucking sick!" from his car window outside news and booze last week. Shippo falling off his moped and fracturing his wrist. Getting the logo on the bass drum. People doing a circle pit to the poem in Peanuts at Wide Awake festival. Free Dr Martens.

You host a pre-release listening party for the album. Who are your 5 VIP guests?

Mum Dad Lynsey Huey Step-dad Mark

Top 5 tour snacks?

Horrible Spritz Bananas Massive bag of crisps Small bag of crisps Disappointing Costa pain aux raisin