Yazoo (known as Yaz in North America) were an English synth-pop duo from Basildon, Essex, formed in late 1981 by Alison Moyet (vocals) and former Depeche Mode member Vince Clarke (keyboards). [9]

Yazoo - known in North America as Yaz - are still acclaimed as one of the UK’s greatest pop duos. During their short time together, Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet made two classic albums and...

Yazoo/Yaz’s 1982 debut album, ‘Upstairs at Eric’s’, will be reissued in new crystal clear vinyl editions (featuring the original UK and US tracklistings resectively) on 6th June 2025.

May 18, 2025 · Yazoo was pivotal in merging analog synth sounds with soulful vocals, creating a warmer, more emotional synth-pop style. Their use of synthesizers like the Yamaha CS-5 and ARP …

Yazoo (known as “Yaz” in the U.S.) were an English synthpop duo from Basildon, UK. Yazoo were formed in early 1982 by former Depeche Mode songwriter Vince Clarke (synthesizers) and English …

Driven by Alison Moyet’s warm, soulful vocals and Vince Clarke’s forward-thinking synth compositions, the early-’80s UK duo connected with both touching ballads (“Only You”) and yearning dance-floor …

Jan 25, 2025 · Yazoo (aka "Yaz" in the United States) was an English synthpop duo from Basildon, UK. Yazoo were formed in early 1982 by former Depeche Mode songwriter Vince Clarke (synthesizers) …