Tonight on The Artist Hour we turn the spotlight on Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the New York trio who helped define the sound and style of the early 2000s indie rock explosion.

Fronted by the magnetic Karen O alongside guitarist Nick Zinner and drummer Brian Chase, Yeah Yeah Yeahs burst onto the scene with their 2003 debut Fever to Tell. Singles like Maps and Y Control established them as a band equally capable of raw punk energy and emotional depth, wrapped in a distinctive aesthetic that set them apart from their peers.

Over the years, they expanded their palette. Show Your Bones (2006) and It’s Blitz! (2009) added synth-driven textures and dancefloor-ready rhythms, with tracks like Zero and Heads Will Roll becoming anthems that carried their music to a wider audience. Their latest record, Cool It Down (2022), proved they are still a vital force, balancing atmosphere and urgency with the kind of songs that feel both contemporary and unmistakably their own.

Known for their unpredictable live shows and Karen O’s fearless stage presence, Yeah Yeah Yeahs remain a band that thrives on the edge of art and spectacle.

Join us tonight as we dive into their career, from the downtown New York clubs where it all started to the festival main stages they continue to command.

The Artist Hour – Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Tonight at 8 PM on Today Radio.