Backstory:
Jittery Yak was formed in the small but vibrant town of Holloway, Ohio. The band members, lead singer and guitarist Brent Cassidy, drummer Ryan Kline, bassist Jordan Davis, and keyboardist Lindsay Burch, were childhood friends who used to jam in Davis’s garage. They were bonded by their shared passion for music and their love for their small-town roots. The band took off when a video of their impromptu performance at a local fair went viral. The name Jittery Yak, was born out of an inside joke between the band members about a nervous-looking yak at the fair, which unintentionally became the symbol of their unpolished but authentic sound.
Genre:
Indie Folk Rock
Title:
“Midnight Sun”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G] In the land of the midnight [C] sun,
[D] where our love had just [G] begun,
[C] Staring at the sky, so [G] deep,
[D] Holding promises we [G] could keep.
(Chorus)
[G] Underneath the midnight [C] sun,
[D] Where you and I became [G] one,
[C] We drew our dreams on [G] starry night,
[D] In the glow of the [G] midnight light.
(Verse 2)
[G] Took a walk on the [C] wild side,
[D] Your hand in mine, a [G] thrilling ride,
[C] Listening to the whispering [G] breeze,
[D] We found love in the [G] midnight freeze.
(Chorus)
[G] Underneath the midnight [C] sun,
[D] Where you and I became [G] one,
[C] We drew our dreams on [G] starry night,
[D] In the glow of the [G] midnight light.
(Bridge)
[C] And as the sun dipped [G] low,
[D] We danced in its ember [G] glow,
[C] The night alive with [G] fiery streaks,
[D] Our love story that it [G] speaks.
(Chorus)
[G] Underneath the midnight [C] sun,
[D] Where you and I became [G] one,
[C] We drew our dreams on [G] starry night,
[D] In the glow of the [G] midnight light.
Outro
[G] In the land of the midnight [C] sun,
[D] Our love story was [G] spun,
[C] And even as the dawn [G] breaks,
[D] The memory of our love [G] never fades.
Fan Testimonial:
My name is Lucy Hewitt and I’ve been following Jittery Yak since their very first viral performance. Their indie folk rock music, deeply rooted in their small-town experiences, speaks to my heart like no other band does. “Midnight Sun” is my favorite track because it paints a beautiful picture of young love and the thrill of shared dreams. It reminds me of my own love story. I’ve seen them live five times and each time, their authenticity and genuine connection with the audience have left me in awe. I can’t wait to see where their journey takes them next. Jittery Yak isn’t just my favorite band, they’re a part of my life.