Genre-mashing singer/songwriter Yuno blends 1990s alt-rock, synth-pop, R&B, and more into his smooth yet distinctive songs. On releases like 2018's Moodie and 2021's "Somebody," the way he filters reggae, skate-rock riffs, and trap-tinged beats through a chill 21st century lens makes him a master of recontextualizing.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, to parents from the U.K. and of Jamaican descent, Yuno grew up as a loner, but his childhood passion for skateboarding led to falling in love with the music of HIM, AFI, and Rancid as well. As a teen, he taught himself how to play ...