AYA YVES RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “SMART GIRLS”
Aya Yves returns with her new girl power anthem “Smart Girls” which was exclusively premiered by triple j Unearthed on July 30th. A quirky take on the dark-pop genre, “Smart Girls” showcases Aya Yves’ smooth and dreamy vocals, punctuated by percussive production (courtesy of Xavier Dunn) and a killer hook.
“Breakups tend to make us question who we are, who we were in that relationship and what we can learn for next time. I walked into my session with Bri and Jordi coming off the tail end of a breakup, where my sense of self had taken a beating,” said Aya. “What is now the chorus, was originally said as a joke! But when we tried it, it felt sassy in all the right ways. Smart Girls is about that reflection on a relationship, and knowing that at the end of the day - you did all you could, you’re a badass, but the relationship wasn’t right for you.”
“Smart Girls” co-written with Bri Clark and Jordi White, is our second helping of Aya Yves, after she revealed her debut single, “(in)Sanity” earlier in the year. Another collaboration with Australian producer Xavier Dunn, whose impressive catalogue also crosses genres and styles (Jack River, CXLOE, Graace, Carmada, Peking Duk), the single was promptly added to rotation on triple j Unearthed and praised by PileRats, Project U TV, Women In Pop, Don’t Bore Us and more.
“(in)Sanity” amassed 30,000 streams in just two months - receiving nationwide radio play on triple j’s Home and Hosed and leading on to performances for Isolaid, The Tait Show and Live In Ya Lounge - proving that there is an audience already eager for more of this exciting new artist.
With live gigs slowly returning, Aya Yves is now also set to play Live In Ya Local alongside Hands Like Houses on Saturday August 29th.
Aya Yves is the brainchild of a Cooma born Canberra native Vendulka. Born from a love of pushing boundaries and breaking expectations, Aya contrasts light airy vocals with dark, brooding and quirky production. The Aya Yves project has been taken far from Vendulka’s folk music roots, however, still manages to keep the vulnerability and unifying connection that folk music is known for.
“To me, music has and always will be about creating conversation, connections and ultimately helping people through whatever motion they’re feeling at the time - be it positive or negative - it’s a way to share in that moment,” said Aya.
Praise for Aya Yves:
"‘(in)Sanity’ is an ethereal, luscious pop cut. AYA YVES voice is nestled with gorgeous minimal production... Equal parts romantic and lovelorn, it’s the kind of song you’d play staring cinematically outside a bus window thinking about unrequited love." - Don't Bore Us (The Brag)
"Aya Yves...makes it clear that she's one to keep an eye on amongst the strong, ever-crowded fresh faces of pop music." - PileRats
"Do not be fooled by how peaceful and piano-driven the song starts out, Cooma-born, Canberra-bred, Sydney-based AYA YVES has some belting to do once we get to the chorus thank you very much." - Project U TV
"‘(in)Sanity’ is a laid back, majestic track that mixes a classic soulpop vibe with contemporary electro, all presided over by Aya’s incredibly emotive vocals. Just one single in, it is clear this new era of Aya Yves is going to be an incredible rewarding one." - Women In Pop