Biography overview
Young Buffalo formed in 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi, started by the partnership of Jim Barrett and Ben Yarbrough. They released the Young Von Prettylips EP in 2011 through Cantora, followed by a self-titled Young Buffalo EP in 2012 via Votiv. The band signed with Votiv in 2012 and released their debut full-length, House, on March 3, 2015, produced by Dave Schiffman. The album spawned videos for Sykia (Aug 7, 2014), No Idea (Mar 4, 2015), and My Place (Apr 10, 2015). The track Catapilah from the early EP was highlighted by NPR in The Austin 100, and The Guardian named Young Buffalo a New Band of the Day in 2011. CMJ recognized their momentum when The Young Buffalo EP topped the CMJ Radio 200 in February 2013. They’ve toured extensively, including a 2013 North American run highlighted by appearances in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Louisville, with details available from tour coverage at Northern Transmissions.
Discography highlights
Young Von Prettylips EP (2011, Cantora) • Young Buffalo EP (2012, Votiv) • House (2015, Votiv) • Notable singles: Sykia, No Idea, My Place. The band’s music blends indie rock with Afrobeat-influenced textures for rhythmic, melodic, and adventurous soundscapes.
Upcoming tour information
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