Yak (band)

Yak
Yak performing at Dingwalls on 24 May 2016
Yak performing at Dingwalls on 24 May 2016
Background information
OriginWolverhampton, England
GenresAlternative rock, psychedelic rock
Years active2014 (2014)–2019
LabelsOctopus Electrical,
Fat Possum Records,
Third Man Records,
Virgin EMI Records
SpinoffsINTL
Spinoff ofYelps
MembersOliver Henry Burslem
Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson
Past membersAndy Jones

Yak were an English alternative rock band, formed in 2014 and composed of singer-guitarist Oliver Henry Burslem, bassist Vincent Davies and drummer Elliot Rawson.

The band released their debut album Alas Salvation in May 2016. The band's original bassist Andy Jones left the band in early 2017, after previously bowing out of earlier live commitments. They released their second album Pursuit of Momentary Happiness in February 2019. They entered an indefinite hiatus following a final show at ULU, London on 15 November 2019.