Yetis may be relatively new to the music scene, but they certainly have been receiving a lot of praise and attention of late, writes Jack Clarke. Based in Sydney and Nowra in Australia, the band consists of members David Muratore, Cameron Smith, Curtis Smith, Jenna Smith, and recent newcomers Ellis Birkby and Rhys Stamnas. Playing a fun mix of folk and indie pop, Yetis released their first EP ‘Lightmares’ in March 2011. Their second EP ‘Hear me Now’ was released in November 2012. One of the highlights of their new EP is the track ‘Winter Blues’, a song the band says “was all about emerging from wreckage with a renewed desire to get back to the things you love doing and the people you love being with”.
Whim was lucky enough to interview band member Curtis and to have him shed some light on what has quickly become one of our most favourite bands.
When did the band Yetis form? We formed in January 2011.
Who came up with the name Yetis, and why - does it have a significant meaning for you all? Our banjo/singer Cam, came up with the name after many failing suggestions. ‘Yetis’ seemed to represent a sense of fun that we wanted to have. Our songs were much more pop/rock influenced back then. So no significant meaning, but it does remind us that music is ultimately a source for joy and love and happiness and so forth…
If you could sum up the band in just three words, what would they be? Really fun sings.
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