YAN YEZ

YAN YEZ is the sound of chaos working in perfect harmony. Raw yet polished. Nostalgic yet forward-thinking. Fun but never frivolous. This Denver+Chicago based Experimental Indie Project has made a name for itself as a genre-defying act that delivers high-octane vulnerability in every note. As OFM (Out Front Magazine) put it, YAN YEZ is “unexpected and… refreshing in a world where all our pop music sounds incredibly similar. Filled with punk, electric, hip-hop, rock, and pop influences.”

It's NuWave Indie Sleaze.

Led by Nico Yañez (primarily alongside guitarist Calvin Cohee and percussionist Kira Marie), the band offers more than music; they create experiences. Their live shows are sweaty, jumpy, and utterly unpredictable—equal parts concert and performance therapy. They’ve been praised for seamlessly combining serious commentary on political and social issues with unrelenting entertainment. Fusionostalgia likened Yañez’s vocal delivery to the iconic David Byrne, calling it a “testament” that the band “can create songs that are as much about the message as they are about the melody”.

In 2024, OFM named YAN YEZ one of Denver’s “Top 5 Up-and-Coming Queer-Fronted Bands,” cementing their place as a standout in the city’s vibrant music scene. Their sound and energy defy categorization, but one thing is clear: YAN YEZ leaves an impression.