James Wiley (formerly from Hot Girls, Summer Policy), has been busy recruiting the finest jazz musicians he could find in Melbourne to play his compositions that span a unique combination of musical genres. The Yugoslav Attack play a blend of melodies you're likely to hear on a late 90s emo record, infused with the smooth jazz sounds of a Blue Note Records release. Fianchetto is their debut album set for release in November 2019. The songs from this album have been played live at some of the best jazz establishments in Melbourne, and the band are looking to branch out into the punk scene where it all began for James and Raphe. You won't have heard anything like The Yugoslav Attack, that's for sure.

“The Separation” is the first single from the upcoming sophomore album titled “Illusions”, due for release in June 2021. Summarized by Wiley to encapsulate the feeling of complete desolation, the track’s minimal, lyrical repetition, coupled with the space between notes, clearly evokes melancholy, while the superb, understated musicianship facilitates the drifting in and out of tangents, like thoughts of loneliness so often do. The track is accompanied by a poignant clip, layered with night street scapes and interaction, blurring the lines between reality and memory.  

Whether you find yourself on your own night drive, or simply a trip into introspection, let The Yugoslav Attack help you drift along.