The Yards

'you can't say that (Chris) Helme never had a way with a melody and a rousing chorus' - Record Collector

'an inventive, poetic rock band led by Chris Helme’s distinctive voice, with crushing guitars' - The Fly

'prime '80s REM through a Northern Rock filter' - Q

Latest News:

York-based five-piece The Yards release their self-titled debut album on April 18th via Industrial Erotica Records/Snapper Music (CAT: SMACD894). . . full press release >>

York-based five-piece The Yards are the new band from former Seahorses frontman Chris Helme. Hot on the heels of support dates with Arthur Lee And Love, they release a single ‘Only Myself To Blame’ as a first taste of their forthcoming debut album . . . full press release >>>

Upcoming Releases :

18th April: 'The Yards' (album)

Previous Releases:

16th Aug 2004: 'Only Myself to Blame' (single) out on Global Warming
4th April 2005 : 'The Devil is Alive and Well And in DC' (new version)(single) Download only

Upcoming Gigs:

05-May

Blakey Ridge

The Lion Inn

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