“Don’t mind the bad words, it comes straight from the heart” says Davidson

Marie Davidson has signed to Soulwax’s DEEWEE label and shared ‘Y.A.A.M.’, the first track to emerge from the deal.

Produced by longtime collaborator Pierre Guerineau, the track is described as “a cathartic response to power dynamics within the music industry”. The original is complemented by a new version by Soulwax, who famously reworked Davidson’s acclaimed ‘Work it’ anthem.

“I’ve read somewhere that to be an artist,” says Davidson, “you have to be willing to sometimes go where it is the most uncomfortable. About a year ago, after receiving a very condescending email related to the business side of music making, I took the opportunity to write down how I felt about the words and the overall tone of arrogance of what I had just been sent.

“Quickly, I found myself having a bit too much fun, words flowing from my fingers to the screen, as I had never seen happen before. All sentences were brief and rhymed effortlessly. Soon enough, I realized that what I was writing was a song.

“Music was made as a pure act of catharsis, an exercise in telling things as they are in the most concise way. Y.A.A.M. is a testimony of living with passion and authenticity in a world that thrives on branding and transactional relationships. I found great pleasure in writing this track. Now that it’s time to share the work, I simply hope that it can inspire others to be who they are irreverently. Don’t mind the bad words, it comes straight from the heart. Love, Marie.”

Marie Davidson plays live at:

22-03-2024 Azores (PT), Tremor Festival (LIVE)

23-03-2024 Lisbon (PT), Sónar Festival (LIVE)

28-03-2024 Neuchâtel (CH), Case à Chocs (LIVE)

30-03-2024 Nantes (FR), Variations Festival (DJ)

30-03-2024 Brussels (BE), Listen! Festival (LIVE)

05-04-2024 Glasgow (UK), Shoot your Shot @ SWG3 (LIVE)

06-04-2024 Manchester (UK), Fair Play Festival (LIVE)

19-04-2024 Sao Paulo (BR), Caracol Bar (DJ)

20-04-2024 Sao Paulo (BR), Gop Tun Festival (LIVE)

12-06-2024 San Sebastián (ES), Dabadaba (LIVE)

14-06-2024 Barcelona (ES), Sónar Festival (LIVE)

15-06-2024 Corsica (FR), Ballà Boum Festival (LIVE)

16-06-2024 Marseille (FR), Marsatac Festival (LIVE)

21-06-2024 Foligno (IT), Dancity Festival (LIVE)

22-06-2024 Prague (CZ), Ankali (LIVE)

25-06-2024 Oslo (NO), MUNCH Museum (LIVE)

29-06-2024 Brest (FR), Astropolis Festival (LIVE)

25-07-2024 Ghent (BE), Boomtown Festival (DJ)

27-07-2024 Brno (CZ), Pop Messe Festival (DJ)

03-08-2024 Barcelona (ES), La Terrrazza (DJ)

09-08-2024 Norfolk (UK), Houghton Festival (LIVE)

10-08-2024 Groningen (NL), Paradigm Festival (DJ)

24-08-2024 London (UK), RALLY Festival (LIVE)

Pre-order Marie Davidson’s ‘Y.A.A.M.’ on 12″ vinyl, released on May 24, by clicking here