Yassou 2016 cARTel Outdoor stage

Formed in upstate New York, now based in San Francisco, YASSOU is a five piece post-pop band that makes tightly composed music with integrity. Anchored by the mesmerizing stage presence of lead-singer Lilie Bytheway-Hoy, YASSOU employs unconventional song structures, shifting time signatures, and stunning video storylines. In 2015 they released their first Video EP, a six song project crafted around a singular story and emotional experience. Dark yet ethereal, YASSOU is not afraid to play music that is bold, emotional, and immediate.