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Yumi Zouma - Single Review: Depths (Pt. 1)

23 Aug 2017 // A review by Corinne Rutherford

Yumi Zouma are a four piece synth-pop powerhouse from Christchurch. The music they produce is electronica mixed with pop. Happy music with added beat and honest lyrics, a band which is gaining momentum in the music industry.

Depths (Pt. 1) is the latest single from Yumi Zouma to be released, and the first track on the band’s new album Willowbank which will be launched on October 6 2017. 

This is a single of upbeat, light and breezy pop with disco overtones; add in lyrics that could just as easily fit in on a rock track, honest and captivating but not airy fairy. This is not heavy on the electronica like some previous tracks which the band has produced; it is utopian in the mythical dreamy sense of the word. A catchy, sunny and pretty number which could easily evoke spontaneous bursts of dance.

Yumi Zuma have created a sweet track which I am sure will delight their solid International fan base and ever growing social media following, it is also a delightful introduction to a band previously unknown to me, which is now on my favourites to watch list.

 

About Yumi Zouma

Formed in 2014, Yumi Zouma is an indie-pop band that has made waves in the indie music scene. With four albums and four EPs, including the group's latest, released in 2023, the group has garnered over 150 million streams across platforms, consistently putting their numbers in the top international streaming New Zealand acts.

They've played over 200 shows across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including sold-out headline gigs and supporting major acts like Lorde and appearing at festivals worldwide. Their music has been featured in HBO and Netflix TV shows and movies, expanding their reach beyond the stage. Yumi Zouma's dreamy sound and captivating performances continue to leave a mark on the indie-pop landscape and their fan base continues to grow 10 years on.


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Releases

(What's The Story) Morning Glory?
Year: 2023
Type: Album
EP IV
Year: 2023
Type: Album
Present Tense
Year: 2022
Type: Album
Truth or Consequences
Year: 2020
Type: Album
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Willowbank
Year: 2017
Type: Album
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Yoncalla
Year: 2016
Type: Album
EP I & II
Year: 2015
Type: Album
Yumi Zouma
Year: 2014
Type: EP

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