KEN YATES RELEASES EXTENDED EDITION OF LP CERULEAN

EXTENDED EDITION TO FEATURE SIX ADDITIONAL TRACKS, INCLUDING A NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD SONG, AND LIMITED EDITION VINYLS WITH UNIQUE LIVE BONUS TRACKS

LISTEN / SHARE “IN LIGHT OF MY ABSENCE” HERE
BUY / STREAM CERULEAN EXTENDED EDITION HERE

TOUR DATES CONTINUE NEXT WEEKEND - FULL DATES BELOW

Today, Ken Yates releases the Extended Edition of his album Cerulean featuring six additional tracks, including a never-before-heard song. Cerulean, which was released on June 3, 2022, received nominations for Contemporary Album of the Year and Contemporary Singer of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2023. The three singles released this earlier year, including "Fairweather" and "Ordinary Life", and new track “In Light Of My Absence”, are part of the extended edition of Cerulean, showcasing Yates' ability to navigate complex emotions and deliver poignant storytelling.

LISTEN / SHARE “IN LIGHT OF MY ABSENCE” HERE
BUY / STREAM CERULEAN EXTENDED EDITION HERE

For the album's release, Yates has partnered with Leesta Vall Sound Recordings to produce 25 one-of-a-kind vinyls. Each vinyl will contain a unique live bonus track, making it a truly special collector's item for fans. The limited edition vinyls showcase Yates' extraordinary talent in a fresh and captivating way, providing an intimate and exclusive listening experience.

LISTEN / SHARE “CONSOLATION PRIZE - ACOUSTIC” HERE
LISTEN / SHARE “THE FUTURE IS DEAD (TINY HABITS VERSION)” HERE

Cerulean meets Ken Yates at his darkest and most vulnerable, as he transforms the pain of grief, fear and loss into an 11-track quest towards hope, light and peace. A crucial vehicle out of the depths of darkness and bitterness for Yates, Cerulean serves as a powerful reemergence filled with his signature remarkable vocal intimacy as well as a profound yet candid peek into the universal human experience.

LISTEN / SHARE "DON'T MEAN TO WAKE YOU" FEAT. STEPHANIE LAMBRING

Over the last decade, Ken Yates has solidified himself as a prolific musician, combining heartfelt lyricism, genuine authenticity and hypnotic guitar strums. After studying at the Berklee College of Music, Yates released The Backseat EP in 2011, followed by his full-length debut Twenty-Three in 2013. He won the Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award in 2014 for his song "The One That Got Away" and released his second album, Huntsville, in 2016, produced by Jim Bryson. By 2017, Yates was making waves in folk with his poignant songwriting, winning the awards for Canadian Folk Music Award for both Songwriter of the Year and New Artist of the Year. Now, with a fresh perspective and renewed sense of self, Yates brings honesty, growth and profound peace to his latest work, Cerulean. Nonetheless, Cerulean feels like a hard reset on Yates’ art and artistry. Reuniting with producer Jim Bryson, the album firmly steps into indie folk and alternative territories – he cites Big Thief, Andy Shauf, and The War On Drugs as a few of his inspirations.

READ THE FULL BIO HERE

WATCH / SHARE “CONSOLATION PRIZE” FT. KATIE PRUITT HERE

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10/29 The Tractor Tavern Seattle, OR Tickets on Sale Soon **Supporting Great Lake Swimmers
10/30 Alberta Street Pub Portland, OR Tickets
11/04 The Hotel Cafe Los Angeles, CA Tickets

PRAISE FOR CERULEAN

"It’s another lyrical vessel of yearning and emotional reckoning matched up with strummed acoustic guitar, further setting the scene for what Cerulean has in store." - FLOOD

"Cerulean is more astral than backroads, a soundscape that gives Yates room to ruminate, approaching the concert hall atmospherics of The War on Drugs, Andy Shauf, and Big Thief." - The Creek 100.9

“Yates has now asserted himself as one of Canada’s most unique folk artists with a true knack for effective songwriting.” - Canadian Beats

"An enchanting song of acceptance and resolve, Ken Yates’ “The Big One” is a soothing and stirring apocalyptic lullaby that finds refuge in the face of life’s fragility." - Atwood Magazine

"Ken has earned a strong reputation as a bona-fide composer who combines his emotionally charged storytelling with some incredible and unforgettable melodies.” - Great Dark Wonder

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KEN YATES TO RELEASE ACOUSTIC VERSION OF "CONSOLATION PRIZE" AHEAD OF EXTENDED EDITION OF ALBUM CERULEAN

EXTENDED EDITION TO FEATURE SIX ADDITIONAL TRACKS, INCLUDING A NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD SONG, AND LIMITED EDITION VINYLS WITH UNIQUE LIVE BONUS TRACKS

LISTEN / SHARE “CONSOLATION PRIZE - ACOUSTIC” HERE
PRE-ORDER CERULEAN EXTENDED EDITION HERE

Today, Ken Yates releases an acoustic version of his popular single "Consolation Prize”, giving fans a taste of what's to come on the Extended Edition of his album Cerulean. Set to be released on July 28th, the Extended Edition will feature six additional tracks, including a never-before-heard song. 

The release of the acoustic version of "Consolation Prize" today marks one year since the release of Cerulean. The track was a fan-favourite, and Yates was excited to bring a new angle and perspective to the song through this acoustic recording. 

LISTEN / SHARE “CONSOLATION PRIZE - ACOUSTIC” HERE

In anticipation of the album's release, Yates has partnered with Leesta Vall Sound Recordings to produce 25 one-of-a-kind vinyls. Each vinyl will contain a unique live bonus track, making it a truly special collector's item for fans. The limited edition vinyls showcase Yates' extraordinary talent in a fresh and captivating way, providing an intimate and exclusive listening experience.

MORE ABOUT CERULEAN
Cerulean, which was released on June 3, 2022, received nominations for Contemporary Album of the Year and Contemporary Singer of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2023. The three singles released this year, including "Fairweather" and "Ordinary Life," are part of the extended edition of Cerulean, showcasing Yates' ability to navigate complex emotions and deliver poignant storytelling.

LISTEN / SHARE “THE FUTURE IS DEAD (TINY HABITS VERSION)” HERE

Cerulean meets Ken Yates at his darkest and most vulnerable, as he transforms the pain of grief, fear and loss into an 11-track quest towards hope, light and peace. A crucial vehicle out of the depths of darkness and bitterness for Yates, Cerulean serves as a powerful reemergence filled with his signature remarkable vocal intimacy as well as a profound yet candid peek into the universal human experience.

LISTEN / SHARE "DON'T MEAN TO WAKE YOU" FEAT. STEPHANIE LAMBRING

Over the last decade, Ken Yates has solidified himself as a prolific musician, combining heartfelt lyricism, genuine authenticity and hypnotic guitar strums. After studying at the Berklee College of Music, Yates released The Backseat EP in 2011, followed by his full-length debut Twenty-Three in 2013. He won the Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award in 2014 for his song "The One That Got Away" and released his second album, Huntsville, in 2016, produced by Jim Bryson. By 2017, Yates was making waves in folk with his poignant songwriting, winning the awards for Canadian Folk Music Award for both Songwriter of the Year and New Artist of the Year. Now, with a fresh perspective and renewed sense of self, Yates brings honesty, growth and profound peace to his latest work, Cerulean. Nonetheless, Cerulean feels like a hard reset on Yates’ art and artistry. Reuniting with producer Jim Bryson, the album firmly steps into indie folk and alternative territories – he cites Big Thief, Andy Shauf, and The War On Drugs as a few of his inspirations.

READ THE FULL BIO HERE

WATCH / SHARE “CONSOLATION PRIZE” FT. KATIE PRUITT HERE

PRAISE FOR CERULEAN

"It’s another lyrical vessel of yearning and emotional reckoning matched up with strummed acoustic guitar, further setting the scene for what Cerulean has in store." - FLOOD

"Cerulean is more astral than backroads, a soundscape that gives Yates room to ruminate, approaching the concert hall atmospherics of The War on Drugs, Andy Shauf, and Big Thief." - The Creek 100.9

“Yates has now asserted himself as one of Canada’s most unique folk artists with a true knack for effective songwriting.” - Canadian Beats

"An enchanting song of acceptance and resolve, Ken Yates’ “The Big One” is a soothing and stirring apocalyptic lullaby that finds refuge in the face of life’s fragility." - Atwood Magazine

"Ken has earned a strong reputation as a bona-fide composer who combines his emotionally charged storytelling with some incredible and unforgettable melodies.” - Great Dark Wonder


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KEN YATES + TINY HABITS SHARE ACOUSTIC VERSION OF “THE FUTURE IS DEAD”

KEN YATES TEAMS UP WITH TINY HABITS FOR AN ACOUSTIC VERSION OF “THE FUTURE IS DEAD” FROM HIS ALBUM, CERULEAN 

LISTEN / SHARE “THE FUTURE IS DEAD (TINY HABITS VERSION)” HERE

BUY / STREAM “THE FUTURE IS DEAD (TINY HABITS VERSION)” HERE

Today, Ken Yates releases “The Future Is Dead (Tiny Habits Version)”, a bonus track following up his June 2022 album Cerulean. The track is produced by Dan Ledwell and features vocal harmony from rising pop trio Tiny Habits, fulfilling a collaboration fans of both artists have been asking for. Yates says, “I wasn’t familiar with the trio Tiny Habits until one of their members, Judah Mayowa, posted a cover of ‘The Future Is Dead’. I was completely blown away by his version of the song, and became an instant fan of him and Tiny Habits. I’ve never heard three-part harmony quite like they do it. Judah was kind enough to come and sing this song with me at my show in Boston, and after meeting him and the other two members of the group (Cinya and Maya), I knew I wanted to collaborate with them in some way. I had been working up an acoustic version of this song and they graciously agreed to sing on it.  Sometimes the internet works in beautiful ways, and I love that this version of the song has come full circle since Judah posted a cover of it.”

On working with Yates, Judah Mayowa (of Tiny Habits) says, "I'd been a big fan of Ken for a while and became really obsessed with his latest album at the end of the summer. I covered his song ‘The Future is Dead’ in the fall of last year, and he reposted it which I obviously geeked out over. Shortly after covering another one of his songs and singing with him at his show in Boston, he reached out and asked if the habs and I could sing on the stripped down version!" 

LISTEN / SHARE “THE FUTURE IS DEAD (TINY HABITS VERSION)” HERE

BUY / STREAM “THE FUTURE IS DEAD (TINY HABITS VERSION)” HERE

“The Future Is Dead (Tiny Habits Version)” follows Yates’ earlier 2023 single release, “Fairweather” and “Ordinary Life”, the first two of the Cerulean B-sides released this year. “Fairweather” is about “what happens to relationships when someone puts their dreams ahead of the people who love them. Ambition is what drives us to get up every day, but if we don’t nurture our relationships with friends, family, partners, etc., they may not be there for you in your darkest moments.”

These three singles follow up Yates’ acclaimed fourth album Cerulean, which came out in June 2022 via Soundly Music and was recently nominated for Contemporary Album of the Year and Contemporary Singer of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. These three singles are half of the songs that make up the extended edition of Cerulean, to be released later this year. 

WATCH / SHARE “THE BIG ONE” FT. KATHLEEN EDWARDS

MORE ABOUT CERULEAN
Cerulean meets Yates at his darkest and most vulnerable, as he transforms the pain of grief, fear and loss into an 11-track quest towards hope, light and peace. A crucial vehicle out of the depths of darkness and bitterness for Yates, Cerulean serves as a powerful reemergence filled with his signature remarkable vocal intimacy as well as a profound yet candid peek into the universal human experience.

LISTEN / SHARE "DON'T MEAN TO WAKE YOU" FEAT. STEPHANIE LAMBRING

Over the last decade, Ken Yates has solidified himself as a prolific musician, combining heartfelt lyricism, genuine authenticity and hypnotic guitar strums. After studying at the Berklee College of Music, Yates released The Backseat EP in 2011, followed by his full-length debut Twenty-Three in 2013. He won the Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award in 2014 for his song "The One That Got Away" and released his second album, Huntsville, in 2016, produced by Jim Bryson. By 2017, Yates was making waves in folk with his poignant songwriting, winning the awards for Canadian Folk Music Award for both Songwriter of the Year and New Artist of the Year. Now, with a fresh perspective and renewed sense of self, Yates brings honesty, growth and profound peace to his latest work, Cerulean. Nonetheless, Cerulean feels like a hard reset on Yates’ art and artistry. Reuniting with producer Jim Bryson, the album firmly steps into indie folk and alternative territories – he cites Big Thief, Andy Shauf, and The War On Drugs as a few of his inspirations.

READ THE FULL BIO HERE

WATCH / SHARE “CONSOLATION PRIZE” FT. KATIE PRUITT HERE

PRAISE FOR CERULEAN

"It’s another lyrical vessel of yearning and emotional reckoning matched up with strummed acoustic guitar, further setting the scene for what Cerulean has in store." - FLOOD

"Cerulean is more astral than backroads, a soundscape that gives Yates room to ruminate, approaching the concert hall atmospherics of The War on Drugs, Andy Shauf, and Big Thief." - The Creek 100.9

“Yates has now asserted himself as one of Canada’s most unique folk artists with a true knack for effective songwriting.” - Canadian Beats

"An enchanting song of acceptance and resolve, Ken Yates’ “The Big One” is a soothing and stirring apocalyptic lullaby that finds refuge in the face of life’s fragility." - Atwood Magazine

"Ken has earned a strong reputation as a bona-fide composer who combines his emotionally charged storytelling with some incredible and unforgettable melodies.” - Great Dark Wonder

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