Yellowgroove

Yellowgroove is a UK band formed in summer 2008 on the Jurassic Coast. Their early sound develops from folky blues rock and draws on Led Zeppelin, Cream and the Black Keys. The group builds its reputation through live shows in small venues across the south coast, with performances that move through different styles and centre on songs with a strong rhythmic feel.

Activity and sound

The band’s music combines folk-edged riff rock with blues rock and rock influences. Their live set is described as varied and driven by a range of genres rather than a fixed style. A review in Listed Magazine notes their “pop-length tunes”, while Bournemouth Echo describes the sound as retro and hypnotic.

Recordings and studio work

Yellowgroove works with London-based producers The Animal Farm, who bring the band into their studio. After a week of recording, the group develops a softer and warmer approach. This leads to the single “San Francisco Bay”, which is described as introducing a folk-edged riff-rock style with a late-1960s Laurel Canyon feel.

Live appearances and ethos

The band appears at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2010, arriving by sailboat. Their environmental approach is part of their public identity, including a van powered by veggie fat and painted with a yellow groove design. Their live activity continues to be framed around movement, variety and a strong onstage presence.

Reception

Press coverage presents Yellowgroove as a forceful live act. Live Music Scene describes them as “a rock force to be reckoned with”, while Listed Magazine highlights their ability to stand apart from many other live performers.