NEW MUSIC on 7/7/23
LISTEN to the pre-release singles HERE
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Feed the Meter of Love by Yam On! (GO Records)
Produced by Steven Erdman, Jeremy Beck, Boz Boorer, Jamie Saft, Curtis Hasselbring, Aaron Steinberg, and Jeremy Chatzky. Tracks: 1. The Grand Gaboo feat. Rebecca Pitcher 2. Feed the Meter of Love feat. La La Brooks ***SINGLE NOW AVAILABLE! 3. Booty on the Bingabong 4. Paperclip 5. Daffodil Hill 6. Dreamers feat. Sonia De Los Santos and The Villalobos Brothers 7. Yam On! 8. We Prefer the Chrysler feat. La La Brooks 9. Sweet Pa Tootie Pie feat. Allyson Briggs 10. Let's Be Friends (Smile Away) 11. Cosmo 7 12. Ode to Pretzel feat. Marshall Allen ***SINGLE NOW AVAILABLE! |
IN HONOR OF THE GREAT MARSHALL ALLEN (SUN RA ARKESTRA)
ON HIS 99th BIRTHDAY WE PRESENT...
WATCH VIDEO
Marshall Allen and Steven Erdman
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Marshall Allen, Alto Saxophone
Jamie Saft, MiniMoog, Wurlitzer Electric Piano Mike Pride, Drums The Saft Children, Background Vocals Steven Erdman, Vocals Produced by Jamie Saft
Recorded by Jamie Saft at Potterville International Sound, NY except Marshall Allen’s tracks recorded at Rittenhouse Studios, Philadelphia. Mixed and Mastered by Christian Castagno in Minca, Colombia Very special thanks to Danny Ray Thompson and Elson Nascimento |
WATCH "FEED THE METER OF LOVE" VIDEO
ABOUT YAM ON!
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Yam On! — the experimental, indie pop sensation known for infectious melodies, frivolity, and absurdism— is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated album, Feed the Meter of Love. Formerly Lard Dog & The Band of Shy, the group has captivated global audiences with a unique blend of eccentric lyrics and multi-media performances, garnering comparisons to legendary acts such as Devo, They Might Be Giants, and the B52's.
In 2020, lead singer and outsider artist Steven Erdman embarked on a transformative journey during the COVID pandemic, immersing himself in the whimsical world of yams—and built The Yamatorium art installation in an underground bunker in West Philadelphia. Emerging with a new artistic identity, Erdman has collaborated with star talents, including La La Brooks (The Crystals), Marshall Allen (Sun Ra Arkestra), Rebecca Pitcher (Phantom of the Opera), Sonia De Los Santos (Latin Grammy Nominee), The Villalobos Brothers (Carnegie Hall/Lincoln Center), and Allyson Briggs (Fleur Seule). |
This adventurous album showcases imaginative compositions that defy obvious genre categorization with elements of bubblegum pop, experimental jazz, country, spoken word, children's and more. Twelve tracks are produced by Erdman along with his long-time collaborators Jeremy Beck, Boz Boorer, Jamie Saft, Curtis Hasselbring. Aaron Steinberg, and Jeremy Chatzky. Feed the Meter of Love delivers an auditory adventure that is sure to captivate listeners of any age—from kids swept away by whimsical wordplay (yes, there's a song about a paperclip!) to adults hooked by catchy melodies and clever arrangements— anyone can experience the experience that is Yam On!
Having performed on renowned stages around the globe, including Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and the Strawberry Festival in China, Erdman has earned international acclaim for his extravagant, multi-media theatrical productions. Feed the Meter of Love is scheduled for release on July 7, 2023 on indie label GO Records. |
Prepare to embark on an oblique adventure through an uncharted musical universe,
where frivolity and absurdism reign supreme.
Yam On!
Releases by the artist formerly known as
Lard Dog & The Band of Shy
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REVIEWS
I KNOW NOT WHAT THEY SAY
"Delivers a Rockabilly Sound with a Devo Sensibility”
—THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Cloaks messages of love in absurdist pop songs”
—PASTE MAGAZINE
“The best of Woody Woodpecker, the B-52s, Ren & Stimpy meets cool 50's pop music."
—MARK RUFFALO, ACTOR
"If you're a life form with a heart beating in your chest, check it out."
—ADAM GOLDBERG, ACTOR
"If unleashed on the general public, this could result in people smiling and generally having a good time."
—BOZ BOORER, MORRISSEY
"All about the power of imagination”
—THE NEW YORK TIMES
—THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Cloaks messages of love in absurdist pop songs”
—PASTE MAGAZINE
“The best of Woody Woodpecker, the B-52s, Ren & Stimpy meets cool 50's pop music."
—MARK RUFFALO, ACTOR
"If you're a life form with a heart beating in your chest, check it out."
—ADAM GOLDBERG, ACTOR
"If unleashed on the general public, this could result in people smiling and generally having a good time."
—BOZ BOORER, MORRISSEY
"All about the power of imagination”
—THE NEW YORK TIMES