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Yot Club, the indie-pop brainchild of Brooklyn-based Ryan Kaiser, continues to give fans a taste of his upcoming album Rufus, March 29, with the release of yet another impeccable single, "Nostalgia." The new track builds on the framework for Rufus, adding confessional songwriting and a cinematic atmosphere to Yot Club’s sonic palate.

The short yet intoxicating single opens with a collection of summery guitar riffs, bouncy synths, and a fast-paced drum beat. The intricate instrumentation balances out the melancholic lyrics, resulting in a bittersweet yet comforting feeling, similar to reminiscing about the past. This is most evident on the track's explosive chorus when Yot Club’s bright, fuzzed-out vocals croon poignant lines like, "Nostalgia, it follows you / I never meant to let that feeling go / Thoughts are gone, insomnia / I never meant to learn the hard way."

According to the artist, nostalgia is a concept he's unafraid to lean into. "I don't like anything that sounds like it was made now," he notes. "Even the shittty times feel nostalgic after enough time passes," explains Kaiser. "Sometimes it's nice to just let yourself romanticize the past, this song is about just sort of reveling in that feeling."

"Nostalgia" follows lead album single, "Pixel," a moody, retro-futuristic track with a sense of urgency that originally introduced listeners to Rufus. The follow-up project to his 2023 collaborative singles with spill tab and Jordana is set to allow listeners a deeper, more vulnerable look into the inner workings of Yot Club's thoughts. The 13-track collection explores themes like juxtaposition, introspection, and nostalgia through his signature lo-fi sound and relatable storytelling.

Yot Club recently announced a North American headline tour with Boyscott in support of Rufus, with multiple dates selling out almost instantly, resulting in venue upgrades in Boston and Los Angeles. Due to high demand after selling out the iconic Bowery Ballroom, a second New York City show at Baby's All Right in Brooklyn was also added to the end of the tour.

Watch the “Nostalgia” visualizer below: