Sextile - Yes, Please

Some bands find a groove and stick to it; Sextile never stay in one place for long. The LA duo of Melissa Scaduto and Brady Keehn thrive on constant reinvention, fusing no wave grit, hardstyle aggression, and raw emotional weight into a sound that refuses to sit still. Their latest album, yes, please., is their boldest leap yet—an electrified collision of anarchic energy, personal storytelling, and speaker-rattling bass.

yes, please. is an album of extremes: deeply vulnerable and wildly excessive, confessional and confrontational. From the opening blast—like a rave siren ripped from a sweaty Brooklyn warehouse—the duo exude unshakable confidence. Electroclash pulses through “Freak Eyes” and “Rearrange,” while “Women Respond to Bass” delivers a scuzzy, unrelenting floor-filler. “Push Ups,” featuring vocals from Jehnny Beth, is pure adrenaline—powered by hoover bass and hailstorm synths.

But beneath the slogans and swagger lies something more intimate. “Hospital” and “Soggy Newports” trace Scaduto’s near-death experience and time in a state-run facility. “Resist” channels fury into a protest anthem on abortion rights, while “Penny Rose” takes a wide lens, reflecting on education, AI, and the future. Scaduto’s versatile vocals glide across every mood—from the razor-edged “S is For” to the trance-pop uplift of “Kids,” featuring Izzy Glaudini of Automatic.

Both an all-out dance record and a declaration of survival, yes, please. is Sextile at their most creative and cathartic. It’s a celebration of freedom, resilience, and reinvention—and a clear sign they’re just getting started.