YACHT

Yacht (stylized as YACHT, Y△CHT or Y▲CHT) is an American dance-pop band from Portland, Oregon, currently based in Los Angeles, California. The core group consists of Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. Evans, and when touring expands to include Bobby Birdman.

Yacht has released albums on States Rights Records, Marriage Records, DFA Records, and Downtown Records.

Latest Articles

News / Music

YACHT Backpedal On Sex Tape Stunt: "Sorry For Our Shitty Non-Apology"

"We clearly didn’t get it then. We get it now."

News / Music

US Band Confirm Sex Tape Hoax; Release Creepy Alien Porn Instead

"We expected interest, skepticism, and laughter. We didn’t anticipate the outpouring of genuine support..."

News / Music

[UPDATE] US Band Ask People To Pay $5 To Watch Sex Tape After It Leaks Online

"Today, without our previous knowledge nor consent, a personal video was released."

Reviews / Album

Album Review: YACHT - I Thought The Future Would Be Cooler

"The electronic project have been fully committed to exploring the concept of the future for a number of albums."

Features / Music

YACHT - Where Does This Disco?

A clever title, new single and a Jereome LOL remix for YACHT.. LA-based electro-pop outfit YACHT have unveiled their latest single, Where Does The Disco? an ode to love and compact and compact discs. Comprised of Jona Bechtolt and Claire L Evans, the single marks the first release from YACHT since January this year and their signing to Downtown Records, plus comes with a silky smooth remix courtesy of Jerome LOL. And while it's been a while between singles, it continues a busy year for the duo, who most recently developed a free iPhone app called 5 Every Day, that shows users five new places to visit daily in their hometown. Follow YACHT: FACEBOOK // SOUNDCLOUD

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Yacht, Donny Benet

YACHT brought their holistic approach to the event, making sure everyone was feeling mentally, physically and spiritually well.

Features / Music

Waiting For The Rapture

“When I started, laptop music at least in America, was less band-centric."

News / Music

YACHT Announce Groovin' The Moo Sideshows

Melbourne, Perth & Sydney fans will get an extra chance to see them.