Yeasayer
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- proper noun
- /ˈjiːseɪər/
- Winter descended upon Boston; Yeasayer fans trekked through the storm with scarves wrapped around their faces and boots sloshing through the wintry muck.
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In a recent interview, Yeasayer discussed how their music evolves with each new album.
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As soon as Keating said, "I'm going to break out an old song," it was clear that a good majority of the audience were old-school Yeasayer fans.
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Yeasayer at the House of Blues
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I am sort of addicted to the performances by Yeasayer and Beach House.
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Yeasayer's Chris Keating took some shots at R. Kelly and EDM in a recent Rolling Stone interview.
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With coats hung up to dry, the crowd was a good blend of teens, 20s, and 30s, all of whom were excitedly talking about which old-school Yeasayer favorite they were hoping to hear.
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I love the unique sound of Yeasayer, especially their blend of electronic and worldbeat influences.
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During the concert, the energy of the crowd made it clear that Yeasayer has a dedicated fanbase.
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Etymology
Yeasayer is made of two simple parts: yea meaning 'yes' and sayer meaning 'someone who says'. As a band name, it gives the image of people who say 'yes' to new ideas and sounds, which fits a group known for mixing electronic music and music from around the world.