About
London Yank Rock!
Say Yes, Do Nothing are an Americana-Punk band renowned for energetic gigs that leave fans sweaty and happy. Poetic lyrics tell of life homeless and boozy heartbreak.
Lead singer Dave writes songs between aid missions in war zones. Lead guitarist and singer Dan is a teacher for urban minds. Drummer Matty and bassist Jake are music producers.
The band also keeps busy with a podcast, ‘Shots From Across the Pond’ on Eardrum Buzz Radio. They make their own band t-shirts, too!
SYDN's latest single, ‘Play For Keeps’, tells the story of a Ukrainian musician saying goodnight, and goodbye, to his daughter before leaving his guitar to go fight. The charity single benefits musicians in Ukraine in collaboration with K-Dragon/Special Edition Records.
Previous singles include ‘Hit the Top’, which rasps ‘you know you won’t break ground until you’re buried, and everything you’ll ever have will be temporary’. ‘By the River’ is a heavy blues stomp that ‘throws you back to the golden 70’s’ (Rock Era Magazine).
Say Yes, Do Nothing are polishing off a new EP for release in 2024.
REVIEWS:
‘London's coolest and hottest band - raucous and in your face, with lyrics that were sarcastic and heartfelt. Lead singer Dave is the ultimate showman!’ – Unknown Sounds
‘Stonking blues guitar intro, whisky-soaked vocal, and the catchiest chorus of 2023.’ – Garlen Lo, on ‘Hit the Top’
‘[Dave's] voice reminds me of what would happen if we were to combine Elvis Costello with Joe Strummer of The Clash. The punkish tone of the guitar and the Strum-ello voice combine beautifully.’ - Synic Spins
‘They surely blew the roof off!’ – DJ Indi, O.F.I. Monday Show live review
‘One cannot help but keep listening, despite the melancholy which could become unbearable in clumsier hands.’ - By the Freaks
‘”Hit the Top’s” easy, catchy flow got me easily humming it after the very first listen.’ – Rock Era Magazine
‘Say Yes, Do Nothing transcribe a real situation, which people can relate to, and produce something marvellous.’ – Advosound
‘They dish serious subjects, roll them up in metaphorical, elite writing veined with paradoxical kickers.’ - Brecon Indie Reviews
‘Catchy as f**k! Best band name, ever!’ - New Music Saturday