Yomaha was actually an artist I found some time ago, way back in the early days of State Of Music, before the albums were even considered as a viable option. Alaska was my bench mark when trying to decide if I could do this project or not. “If I can find Alaska, I can find anywhere”
The reason it has taken so long to get this out is because when I first contacted Yomaha, he only had one song released, with an album in the pipeline so we decided to wait….and wait I have….
…sadly there still doesn’t appear to be an album, and Joshua Northcutt, the man behind it all, appears to have vanished into thin air. So I have no idea what has happened to the album, or indeed Yomaha. Still, his one and only released song is here for your listening pleasure.
CMM: Welcome to Choose My Music. I suppose the first question is – who are YOMAHA and where in the world would we find you?
YOMAHA is a one man band consisting of myself, JOSHUA NORTHCUTT. Born and raised in Alaska. I’m currently hiding out in Allston, MA.
CMM: How long has the band been in existence and how did it all start?
About two months ago I quit music for a day, and then I started this band.
CMM: How best would you describe your music?
Lightly cathartic folk-pop.
CMM: You no longer live in Alaska, and I really struggled to find a band to represent the state. What is the music scene like out there?
A lot of metal.
CMM: One thing I am hoping to find in this series is some kind of link between where a band is based and their music. Do you feel as an artist you are influenced by your surroundings and the scene around you?
I definitely think I’m influenced by the scene in Allston. There’s a big DIY culture around here, and while stylistically I don’t really think I’ve taken any influence, I have in attitude. I’ve played in a handful of bands here in the last couple of years and we’ve all operated on no budgets, recording all our own shit and playing free shows in packed basements. In fact, basement shows are all I really prefer to play here anymore, considering the bar and venue “scene” is a waste of time.
CMM: What other influences does the band have, musical or otherwise?
Girls. And bikes. And girls on bikes.
CMM: Could you perhaps give a run down of the music you have released so far?
Only one song at the moment.
CMM: Have you been able to take YOMAHA out on the road yet? Have you got any favourite venues?
Not with this band yet. My old band Rodeo Church toured down to Austin for SXSW in March and hit up some memorable places. I like Pianos and Pete’s Candy Store in NYC, the DIY space Danger Danger Gallery in Philly, Momo’s in Austin, and a lovely restaurant called Mullin’s in Gouverneur, NY.
CMM: What’s next in the pipeline for YOMAHA?
I have an EP of sorts coming out sometime in between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
CMM: And finally, where can people reach out to you online and where can they get hold of your stuff?
DL’s at soundcloud.com/yomaha, follow my tumblr buffalosexchange.tumblr.com, and talk to me at twitter.com/yomaha4real
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