London-based pop artist YAZ is back with a bang, making her highly anticipated return to music with the release of her dreamy new single, ‘Retrograde’. This marks her first offering in two years and promises to be the start of an exciting new chapter in her career. Seamlessly blending pop with smooth R&B influences, ‘Retrograde’ draws listeners into YAZ’s world with its catchy pop soundscape and relatable lyricism. ‘Retrograde’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.

Speaking on the story behind her new release, YAZ shares; ‘‘Retrograde’ is about feeling a magnetic connection to somebody. Like you can’t stop thinking about that person but then you hide those feelings behind something trivial like astrology - falling in love can be scary sometimes. Blaming characteristics and relationships on a star sign or the time of year feels like such a thing amongst me and my friends, and I thought playing with that and using it in a romantic way would be really fun and lyrically interesting.”

Inspired by powerhouse artists like Ariana Grande and SZA, YAZ masterfully combines the best of pop sensibilities with edgy, smooth R&B elements, creating a sound that is uniquely her own. Dedicated to bringing a fresh perspective to the pop genre, YAZ’s music feels both nostalgic and contemporary, offering her growing fanbase something that is well worth the wait.

Retrograde is the first in a stream of new music set to be released this year, showcasing YAZ’s evolution as an artist. Her previous release, ‘Mr Valentine’, garnered significant support and acclaim from tastemakers and her dedicated followers, who have eagerly awaited her return. With a solid and engaged audience across all social media platforms, YAZ has been building a loyal fanbase that have quickly embraced this new era of her music.

The release of ‘Retrograde’ signals a pivotal moment in YAZ’s career, as she steps back into the spotlight with an evolved and elevated sound. As the buzz around her continues to grow, fans and new listeners alike can look forward to what promises to be an incredible year of music from this rising pop princess.

“I wrote this song in my room on a little midi keyboard and then brought the top line to my producer Dan, who just brought the song to life. He knew exactly what it needed and created a dreamy, floaty, R&B vibe through its vocabulary.”

“This song is so special to me because it’s the first single from my debut EP which has been in the works for a long time. Retrograde is the first step into the world i’m creating, and this new sound resonates and feels so true to me, not just as an artist but as someone who listens to music all day everyday. I’m so excited for people to hear it”.... YAZ continues.