Lifein Technicolour
“I know it sounds cheesy... But guitar really did save my life,” says Covet singer/ guitarist Yvette Young ahead of the release of the trio’s second full-length, Technicolor. In the middle of an interview about the key instruments, amps and effects used on its 10 dazzling shoegaze-y tracks, she drops a bombshell on how her trusty six-string was there for her in her greatest time of need, giving her the strength and courage to ponder and eventually embrace a more positive future. It’s an incredible powerful message to share.
“I didn’t take guitar seriously until I was in hospital, thinking I’d have to live there for a long time,” she continues. “I was really depressed about it and decided it would be a good outlet for me. I wrote some sad songs with lyrics and really started focusing on music.
“I was not in a good place but having a new instrument to teach myself was so empowering. It made me feel like I had a voice and gave me confidence. That’s what really pulled me out of that darkness... I took that with me through college and never looked back!”
The young Californian started out playing classical music on violin and piano from an early age, though by her own admission, neither instrument had particularly resonated with her. She describes the switch to guitar many years later as arguably her greatest lightbulb moment, one which allowed her to delve deep
