CHARLIE CLARK Returns With latest project - YAMA RAMA

Hidden in the musical tapestry of Scotland, Charlie Clark stands as one of the country's best-kept secrets—a multi-talented force as a singer, songwriter, and musician. Rising to prominence as a founding member of Glasgow's indie-pop sensation Astrid, Charlie has been a stalwart figure in the underground music scene for over two decades. From contributing to Scottish supergroup The Reindeer Section to fronting his own projects Broken Arrow and MJ12, Charlie has earned cult status, becoming the go-to collaborator for the likes of Mogwai, Arab Strap, and Snow Patrol.

In 2021, Charlie Clark ventured into solo territory, releasing several tracks under the renowned Creation Records label, led by music mogul Alan McGee. After reuniting with Astrid for new music in 2022, 2023 sees Charlie Clark reignited with passion and a renewed purpose, unveiling his latest musical endeavor—YAMA RAMA. With vocals inspired by Bob Dylan and riffs reminiscent of The Cure, Yama Rama's songs are a visceral journey, personal and raw, as if lifted from the pages of a diary. The band's mission is to invite listeners into their emotional world, assuring them that they are not alone in their darkest days and that love endures.

Yama Rama, featuring Charlie Clark on lead vocals and guitar, Christopher James Johnston on vocals and guitar, Mark Makay on bass, and Billy Hudson on drums, recently signed with the burgeoning Bubblebrain Records. Their debut single, 'Influencers Must Die,' slated for release, boldly confronts the societal influence of paid influencers and the distortion of priorities in the music industry. With fuzzing guitars, rapid drumming, and determined vocals breaking into anthemic choruses, 'Influencers Must Die' is a catchy tune set to solidify Charlie Clark and Yama Rama's cult-like status in the musical landscape. Charlie himself describes the track as a response to the obsessive nature of social media, injecting a bit of cheekiness while emphasizing the importance of preserving the mystique around music. As he aptly puts it, "It's simply about the music and not personality overload."