YACHT, a.k.a. Jona Bechtolt, is a one man ball of creative energy. Hailing from the apparent modern mecca of alternative music - Portland, Oregon - on stage he's a bundled mixture of contortionism and choreography, moving in perfect synchronicity wit~~
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YACHT (Make sure you always capitalize the name! Read why here see article) was originally the solo project of Portland, OR-based electronic musician and multimedia artist Jonathan Warren Bechtolt. Working mainly as a performance artist from 2003-2006, he released I Believe in You, Your Magic Is Real in 2007. The following year, YACHT dropped the gangplank and invited Claire Evans aboard for Se...
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See Mystery Lights from YACHT is one of What's On The Hi-Fi's top 20 picks for 2009 (and excellent live act)!Check out all of What's On The Hi-Fi's top 20 album picks for 2009! www.whatsonthehifi.com (Top Lists)
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Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. Evans aka YACHT recently unveiled their album art for their upcoming album See Mystery Lights. The managed to convince legendary album cover designer Boyd Elder (did many Eagles album covers including the amazing greatest hits one) from retirement for it. The image for YACHT’s new one is above, but they [...]
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YACHT’s new album See Mystery Lights comes out on July 28th via DFA but they’ve given us another taste with “Psychic City”. THIS SONG GETS STUCK IN YOUR HEAD. BE WARNED! Something sweet and nice about YACHT is that they’ve given everyone the ability possibly the most detailed account of an origin of a song [...]
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MUSIC NEW - The avant-pop duo have announced a series of Fall concert dates, including shows with Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Expect power point presentations, the destruction of the 4th wall, and YACHT's signature dance moves. If you're in the NYC area, you've likely heard rumors of a secret show this week ! Well, here it is -- YACHT will be playing in Brooklyn tomorrow night at Glassl
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There's been a few developments in the world of YACHT since last we checked in. For one: YACHT is now a full-time duo, with the addition of one Claire L. Evans (to see the pair in action, watch them answer our lame Texas Trivia questions ). For another: A few months ago YACHT recorded "Summer Song," an aural love letter to tourmates LCD Soundsystem. James Murphy was so touched by the track's ap...
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Fresh off the release of their acclaimed new album, See Mystery Lights (DFA), Yacht have unleashed several new goodies. The 1st is the “Psychic City” digital single, packed with several remixes...**Summary** Go to website for downloads, videos & more.
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With an extra member and a few more years in the 'up and coming' section on everyones end-of-year lists, YACHT have come along since it's original, solo project roots by Oregon born musician Jona Bechtolt. With new friend and band member Claire Evans on board, Bechtolt seems to have come to the decision that he wasn't able to fully portray his musical ideals just by himself.
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YACHT's latest long-player 'See Mystery Lights' is out in America and due next week here in the UK so to start the ball rolling, the once solo, now double act have released a new video for one of their new tracks.
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If you haven’t caught YACHT in the flesh yet, now is your chance! The avant-pop duo have just confirmed a string of Fall tour dates including dates with Yeah Yeah Yeahs. You can expect power...**Summary** Go to website for downloads, videos & more.
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