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SEE MYSTERY LIGHTS



PORTLAND, Oregon
United States

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   Y△CHT: General Info
Member Since2/22/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.teamyacht.com
Band Members

Jona Bechtolt
Claire L. Evans

InfluencesYoko Ono, The Fabulous Stains, Bruno Munari, The Descendents, Dirty Projectors, Sandii & The Sunsetz, Carl Sagan, Bad Brains, Little Wings, Cassie, Dan Flavin, White Rainbow, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Veneer Magazine, Matthew Chambers, JC and the Killers, Arthur C. Clarke, Steve Reich, R. Kelly, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Nirvana, Lucky Dragons, Yayoi Kusama, E*Rock, Marfa, TX, James Brown, Bobby Birdman, Arthur Russell, The Notorious B.I.G., E*Vax, Rick A. Ross, AOK/Adrian Orange/Thanksgiving, Clipse, Paper Rad, Andrew W.K., Terry Riley, Supreme Master Ching Hai, aliens.

Sounds Like

"Whatever lies beyond, it's going to have a groove."
The New York Times

"BEST NEW MUSIC"
Pitchfork

"Precisely programmed digital ear candy."
Rolling Stone

"They make you want to dance."
The Guardian

"Dreamy pop tracks that sound like artifacts from another planet."
Billboard

"Brainy and block-rocking rarely coexist like this."
Entertainment Weekly

"They make you want to dance."
SPIN

"A CD can't convey the genius of their synchronised dance moves."
Dazed and Confused

"Their music is artisanal cotton candy: one part Tom Tom Club, one part Yoko Ono."
The New Yorker

"Dancing and thinking at the same time—that’s their thing."
The Village Voice

"The energy they brought, the aerobic choreography, the propelling beats, and the catchy repetitive mantras were irresistible."
Vanity Fair

"A more modern take on Suicide, Sonic Youth, Bush Tetras and ESG."
Variety

"DFA's weirdest band."
CMJ

"Don't miss the boat on YACHT."
The FADER

"Bechtolt's hip-hop-influenced beats make you want to dance like you're a 10-year-old in aerobics class."
Venus Magazine

"Being indie rock's Timbaland ain't easy."
VIBE Magazine

"Oh, man, we love this kid."
NME

"After spinning YACHT's new one, I Believe in You. Your Magic Is Real, we are prepared to echo the album title's assessment with respect to the artist himself."
Time Out New York

"YACHT's not just music, it's a way of life."
PAPERMAG

"Triangles are heavily incorporated, and there are many good reason for that."
Stereogum

"YACHT Became This Week's Biggest Artist In The World"
Idolator

"Jona Bechtolt is no more a normal human being than a toaster is a Ferrari."
austinist.com

"YACHT smells wonderful. I must say, all the time he spent in our bus, it was as if a cool breeze was blowing through my mind. and good songs, too!"
James Murphy, LCD Soundsystem

"YACHT = megaphysical."
Devendra Banhart

"Positive energy rainbow dome music from a next-generation west coast healer."
Dave Longstreth, Dirty Projectors

"YACHT is a true renaissance man, feel his magic zap you with its lightning bolt made of awesome."
Architecture in Helsinki

Record LabelDFA Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 11 2009 8:00P
Meredith Music Festival Victoria
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
Revolver Melbourne, Victoria
Dec 15 2009 8:00P
Oxford Art Factory Sydney, New South Wales
Dec 16 2009 8:00P
Brisbane Powerhouse Brisbane, Queensland
Dec 18 2009 8:00P
MUM Clubnight, Cassette 9 Auckland
Dec 19 2009 8:00P
Mighty Mighty Wellington

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   About Y△CHT


YACHT - Psychic City (Voodoo City) from Jona Bechtolt on Vimeo.

Directed by Judah Switzer




YACHT - Summer Song from Jona Bechtolt on Vimeo.

Directed by Judah Switzer




Women Of The World from Jona Bechtolt on Vimeo.

Directed by James Sumner




See A Penny (Pick It Up) from Jona Bechtolt on Vimeo.

Directed by Matt McCormick




Healthy Student from Jona Bechtolt on Vimeo

Directed by Matt Chambers



YACHT is a Band, Belief System, and Business conducted by Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. Evans of Marfa, Texas and Portland, Oregon, USA. All people are welcome to become members of YACHT.

Accordingly, YACHT is and always will be what YACHT is when YACHT is standing before you.

YACHT was formed in 2002 as Y.A.C.H.T., "Young Americans Challenging High Technology." The current incarnation began gestating in 2008, and at this point bears no resemblance, except biologically, to the previous versions. The YACHT of 2009 is the true form of YACHT.

The 2009 form of YACHT is highly indebted to the Mystery Lights of the Far West Texas desert, where most of the new YACHT album, SEE MYSTERY LIGHTS, was written and recorded.

Strictly speaking, YACHT does "perform music." YACHT provides inspiring Teachings of constantly changing elements: PowerPoint presentations, immersive audio, live audience audits, and shamanistic video environments. The YACHT Performance is expressly designed to provide groups of people with catharsis and purification.

YACHT is about group consciousness. YACHT is about the individual man or woman. If you believe these assertions to be contradictory, consider the Triangle: it is both a collection of points and a shape.

The Triangle is also a concept map between three points. But it is not merely a concept.

Secondary interpretation of YACHT and the Triangle is not forbidden, but strongly frowned upon. YACHT is always available for consultation at the source (please email trust@teamyacht.com), so misinterpretations are unnecessary and will always be corrected. A general policy of openness and light has been instated.

YACHT believes that to all people have a right to Free thought, Free expression, to write their own opinions freely and to counter, utter, and write upon the opinions of others. There is a difference between Free as in "Free Lunch" and Free as in "Liberated." YACHT believes that music and the Internet will become both in time.

YACHT IS NOT A CULT.

No additional information will be divulged for the time


MANAGERIAL CONTACT:

Molly Hawkins of SilverHawkINTL


LABEL CONTACT:

Jonathan Galkin of DFA Records


PRESS INQUIRIES:

Please refer to the following authorized press representatives for all formal inquires. For general information, questions about beliefs, or digital companion materials, please contact The YACHT Trust at trust@teamyacht.com.


Pam Nashel of Girlie Action (USA)
☎ +1 212-989-2222 x111

Jesper Quist Kaalund of Ideal Friends (Canada)
☎ +1 514-451-2462

Amy Morgan of Co-Operative Music (UK & Europe)
☎ +44 (0)207 426 5187


BAND CONTACT:

Jona Bechtolt
jona@teamyacht.com


BOOKING INQUIRIES:

Ryan Craven of The Agency Group (North America)
☎ +1 310-385-2800

Andreas Oberschelp at Puschen Booking (Europe)
☎ +49 (0)30 7022 5001

Andy Duggan at Primary Talent International (UK, Australia, & Japan)
☎ +44 (0) 20 7400 4500


PUBLISHING INQUIRIES:

Jeff Pachman of Domino Publishing Company (Worldwide)
☎ +1 718-797-4229


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Y△CHT's Friends Comments
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Alejandro Dávila

Alejandro Dávila



Nov 24 2009 5:57 PM

Come to Mexico, please!!!
D.C. Saviour phs Visually©™

D.C. Saviour phs Visually©™



Nov 24 2009 3:30 PM

GOSH!!

andrea
Vulture

Rebecca Oldham



Nov 24 2009 2:10 AM

u inspire me you darlings!
I just had an urge to put trianlges over my bits
MAB

Marie Mabondo



Nov 23 2009 10:56 PM

merci 4 the add ! wen are u coming in paris ?
DogStar Tantra

DogStar Tantra



Nov 21 2009 10:03 AM

Thanks for an amazing show last night, guys. And especially thanks for Claire for blasting my third eye with Yacht Reiki.

I have a headache now, but that may be from the red wine after the show...


FUCKING POSITIVE!!!


DogStar Tantra
Franz Ferdinand Please?

Franz Ferdinand Please?



Nov 21 2009 1:22 AM

come to vegas. please reply to a fan here in the diamond in the desert :D :D
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Allison Killa



Nov 20 2009 12:40 AM

always love your stuff<3
Nefarious Girl

Nefarious Girl



Nov 18 2009 6:18 PM

you guys made me a fan that night! http://www.nefariousgirl.com/2009/111409_poplife/index.html
Virgin Moms

Virgin Moms



Nov 17 2009 11:25 PM

YAWT

how you so kool
1=0

1=0
Online Now!


Nov 17 2009 7:37 PM

KUMI SOLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !
samuel,

samuel,



Nov 17 2009 10:48 AM

star¤child

star¤child



Nov 16 2009 12:10 PM

..heart you
The Flashes

The Flashes



Nov 15 2009 10:19 PM

so what did u think of south florida we caught both your shows!! great job
ryan rosales.

ryan rosales.



Nov 14 2009 5:32 PM

MOAR FREE SHOWS DOWNTOWN PLZKFANX
Margaret

Margaret Rogers
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Nov 14 2009 2:28 PM

Nature is sexy also !

Jai's space

Jai Tumolo



Nov 14 2009 5:34 AM

Just saw you guys like.....what a few hours ago, was a pleasure dancing with you. Please come back again soon.
The Flashes

The Flashes



Nov 14 2009 4:24 AM

yesssss we r friends!!!
senth

senth



Nov 13 2009 9:58 PM

dancing tonight. and tomorrow.
yessss.
senth

senth



Nov 13 2009 9:53 PM


j.c.rosby

Jaycee Crosby



Nov 13 2009 2:17 PM

CUM TO SEATTLE
I WAN PARTAH WIT CHU!!!!!!!!!

ELÉCTRICA MIAMI*

ELÉCTRICA MIAMI*



Nov 12 2009 4:53 PM

i love yacht <3
↑k e v i n↓

Kevin Arnoldussen



Nov 12 2009 3:53 AM

Come to Medford, Oregon! :D 
LUKOS∆URUSREX™

Luke Grosick



Nov 11 2009 8:42 PM

YOU GUYS ARE MY HEROES:) I LISTEN TO YACHT EVERYDAY !
Jen

Jen



Nov 9 2009 9:11 AM

yay! you guys are coming to busan!! i heart the mystery lights!!!!!!!!
Matt Van Schie

Matt Van Schie



Nov 8 2009 1:06 AM

I hope you guys have fun in Oz. Sad I won't be seeing your show.. If you decide to stick around for Christmas, I can give you a tour. Peace


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