Yuri (百合) – Demo I

Short, sharp, and devastatingly sweet, this demo from Yuri (百合) is a chaotic burst of emo-violence straight out of Derby, UK. Across just five ultra-short tracks, each clocking in between 20 and 44 seconds, Yuri delivers an intense, face-melting assault that will leave you with a bleeding nose and buzzing ears. And then it’s all over before you can catch your breath.

Musically, the demo is pure chaos. Spazzy, dissonant guitars and intense, screeched vocals collide to create an experience that’s as punishing as it is fleeting. It’s a quick but brutal hit, embodying the rabidness and intensity that makes the genre. I mean, fans of Orchid, Usurp Synapse, and Combatwoundedveteran will immediately feel at home in Yuri’s sonic maelstrom.

A little digging reveals that Yuri (百合) is actually a one-man project, spearheaded by a member of the obscure emo-violence band thisismenotthinkingofyou. This guy also happens to run the DIY label Adorno Records, which explains the pure DIY ethos behind this release. The demo was produced in a limited run of cassette tapes. As for the band’s name, Yuri (百合) is a Japanese term referring to the genre of manga and anime focused on lesbian relationships.

This demo might be short, but it packs a punch that lingers long after the tape stops spinning. If you’re still into the intense chaos of emo-violence, Yuri (百合) is a name to remember, and perhaps even an inspiration to start your own noisy, one-person project.