Vera Farmiga’s Band The Yagas Announces Debut Album ‘Midnight Minuet’
Emmy-nominated actress ventures into rock music with dark new project releasing this Friday
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Acclaimed actress Vera Farmiga is ready to showcase her musical talents as her band, The Yagas, prepares to release their debut album. The Oscar and Emmy-nominated star announced via Instagram that their first album, “Midnight Minuet,” will be available this Friday, encouraging fans to pre-save the release through a link in their bio.
The Instagram post features a black-and-white aesthetic, showcasing a moody design consistent with the band’s emerging gothic rock style. The image also includes a list of ten song titles, possibly hinting at the tracklist for the upcoming album.
From Screen To Stage: Farmiga’s Musical Journey
While many know Farmiga from her roles in films like “The Conjuring” series and “The Departed,” her recent social media activity reveals her serious commitment to music. The Yagas have been building momentum over recent weeks, releasing singles and music videos that showcase their distinctive dark rock sound.
The band recently made their New York City debut at the legendary Bowery Ballroom as part of Casa Gogol Records’ “New New York” showcase. During this performance, they were joined on stage by Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello, celebrating their shared Ukrainian heritage with a special performance of “Chervona Ruta,” a beloved Ukrainian folk song. Farmiga noted in a post that a studio recording of this collaboration is forthcoming.
“Life of A Widow”: The Band’s Breakout Single
Ahead of their album release, The Yagas have been promoting their single “Life of a Widow” with an accompanying music video. In collaboration with Revolver Magazine, the band premiered what Farmiga described as a “striking” video for this “guitar-blaring, grief-stricken single.”
Farmiga provided insight into the song’s meaning, stating: “The song is aching to feel the presence of a deceased loved one. It’s a soul’s journey of yearning, pleading to crack the unbearable silence of solitude, that Vantablack void, just to hear your love’s voice once again, to feel your love’s touch again.”
She elaborated further: “The protagonist in our song wanders through her misery, she navigates through mad midnight moments of throbbing despair. She begs to feel less alone. She demands to feel the presence of her lost love. And she won’t stop wailing until he’s there. It’s about taking those sudden, violent jabs of red-hot grief, feeling pummeled and clobbered by desperation and crying out to the dearly departed for help and reconnection.”
Ukrainian Heritage And Charitable Efforts
The band has also been highlighting their Ukrainian connections, recently releasing a live video of “Chervona Ruta” and promoting merchandise tied to the song. They’ve encouraged fans to learn about the humanitarian work being done by Support Action Ukraine, suggesting a charitable component to their musical endeavors.
In the band’s Instagram posts, they frequently use pin and key emojis, possibly signifying themes of unlocking emotions or accessing hidden feelings – motifs that seem to align with their music’s exploration of grief and longing.
The Woman Behind The Music
While Vera Farmiga is primarily known for her acting career, this musical project represents a significant artistic expansion. Born to Ukrainian-American parents, Farmiga has earned critical acclaim for her performances across film and television, including her roles in “Up in the Air,” for which she received an Academy Award nomination, and “Bates Motel,” which earned her an Emmy nomination.
Farmiga’s personal life also intersects with her music. In a recent birthday post to her husband, Renn Hawkey, she quoted what appears to be lyrics: “I want you now, I want you now, I scream and scream your name. I’m breathing in, I’m breathing out… oh oh ohhhhhhh.” This suggests her music may draw from personal experiences and relationships.
As “Midnight Minuet” prepares to drop this Friday, fans of both Farmiga’s acting and this new musical direction will be eager to experience the complete artistic vision of The Yagas. The album title itself evokes imagery of darkness and structured elegance, perhaps reflecting the band’s approach to exploring profound emotions through their music.
For those interested in experiencing The Yagas’ sound before the album release, their single “Life of a Widow” and its accompanying music video are currently available.
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