Emerging as one of the most exciting new voices in pop, YAZ, today releases her eagerly-awaited debut EP, ‘Wish You Were Here’, a six-track collection showcasing her irresistible sound - a sweet yet edgy blend of sultry pop and smooth, R&B influences. With bold ambitions and an undeniable knack for catchy melodies, YAZ is quickly making her mark on the UK pop scene as a star in the making.

‘Wish You Were Here’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.

Speaking on the making of the EP, YAZ shares; “Wish You Were Here’, the EP feels like me in an mp3. It’s like pages lifted from my diary. It's very honest and personal. Every song, every lyric, is very true to my life, so my listeners will be able to hear a lot of what I was going through in the past 2 years while I was writing the EP. I’m so excited for it to be out there, I can’t wait to expand on the world I'm creating, this is just the beginning and it feels like a good foundation for what’s to come.”

“I’m a real perfectionist so it’s taken a while to come together, but I’m truly so proud of this first EP and I feel it really does represent me. I hope people connect with it in the way I do - I want people to feel heard and seen through my lyrics. And would love for my music to serve as an outlet of confidence and lightness in people’s lives, like it does for me.”

Since first captivating listeners with her breakout single ‘Retrograde’ in August, YAZ has continued to build momentum, following up with new track ‘American Girls’, which set the stage for the release of her full debut EP. Both singles quickly caught the attention of major streaming platforms, landing her on prominent playlists like Spotify’s New Music Friday UK, Just Dropped, and Fresh Finds UK, as well as Apple Music’s New Music Daily and New In Pop. Each release has amplified her presence and showcased her as a formidable new voice in pop music, gaining critical acclaim and anticipation for the complete EP, ‘Wish You Were Here’.

The Wish You Were Here EP brings together previously released singles with fresh new tracks, including ‘Magic’, ‘Favourite Boy’, ‘Necklace’, and the title track, ‘Wish You Were Here’, which dropped just ahead of the EP release. Together, these songs capture the artist’s magnetic appeal, inviting listeners into a world of intimate storytelling, expressive vocals, and empowering themes, echoing her biggest musical inspiration, Ariana Grande. YAZ’s unique sound balances dreamy pop melodies with a confident edge, creating an unforgettable listening experience that reflects her drive to push traditional pop boundaries.

“I love anything super girly, feminine, chic, playful and I feel like my music and videos and everything ties that all in together. For the cover I knew I wanted to be on top of a stack of mattresses (for some reason) the obvious reference is Princess and the Pea and I did love that book growing up so maybe that’s why I was intrinsically drawn to that idea. Almost every idea for this EP has come from my bed or bedroom, so to have the cover reimagine that in a fun way felt right.” - YAZ