London-born longtime friends Daniel Blumberg and Max Bloom were once melting teenage girls' hearts with the indie pop of Cajun Dance Party. But having received rave reviews for their XL Recordings 2008 debut album Colourful Life, the group seemingly managed to disappear, leaving behind a trail of disappointed journalists and fans. Thankfully, it wasn't to be the end for Bloom and Blumberg, who began writing music together for the first time, resulting in the late-'80s and '90s lo-fi-influenced Yuck. A million miles away from the clean-cut boyish charm of Cajun Dance Party, the sound of Yuck resembles bands such as Sonic Youth, the Cure, Red House Painters, and the Jesus and Mary Chain. ~ Daniel Clancy