The world is wild, but there's still so much worth celebrating. Today we have the joyful honor of releasing Yumi Zouma's Polyvinyl debut – welcome to the world, Truth or Consequences !!! We are very proud of our zoumies – stream/buy, do it all. 

Originally formed in New Zealand, the members of Yumi Zouma now come together from around the globe: New York City (Josh Burgess - guitar, vocals), London (Charlie Ryder - guitar, bass, keys), Christchurch, New Zealand (Christie Simpson - vocals, keys) and Wellington, New Zealand (Olivia Campion - drums). Distance can also manifest metaphorically, and it’s in these figurative chasms that Truth or Consequences finds it’s narrative: romantic and platonic heartbreak, real and imagined emotional distance, disillusionment, and being out of reach.

Yumi Zouma deliberately pursued a deeper sense of collaboration in order to craft a record that reflects the bond between them. Produced by the band and mixed by engineer Jake Aron (Solange, Grizzly Bear, Snail Mail), Truth or Consequences stems from sessions in Los Angeles, London, and Christchurch, where the band actively took a collegial approach, often working note-by-note, to ensure the foundations of the album reflected a sense of togetherness.

Throughout, Simpson’s voice gives weight to whispers of impressionistic poetry, shielding hard truths with soft tones, while Burgess’ vocals reveal a rarified dimension of raw and lucid romanticism. With this being the first Yumi Zouma album to feature live drums, courtesy of Campion, their new full-length is a testament to the success of the band’s approach – a unified body of melody that mines the spaces in between.

Truth or Consequences is out worldwide today and shipping now from Polyvinyl HQ. Order a limited edition Early Bird copy (pictured above and nowSOLD OUT!!) and receive a BONUS 7” featuring alternate versions of "Truer Than Ever" and "Mirror To The Fire". But never fear you can still buy the album on beautiful Coke Bottle Green vinyl. Celebrate consequence-free with a lush merch spread to swoon over, featuring a "Sage" candle, a tracklist bandana, and corduroy embroidered hat, and so much more.