Natural Light / The Romantic Ghost / Neon Gods by Yarni

The sampler opens with "Natural Light," where Sheffield-based Franz Von's rap verses and Jeff Darko's soulful chorus merge with Brazilian cuica and jazz elements. "The Romantic Ghost" follows, featuring Plumm's mesmerising vocals floating over landscapes, bridging 70s singer-songwriter traditions with modern trip-hop textures. The collection culminates with "Neon Gods," inspired by Paul Simon's commentary on technology's grip on society, featuring strings, trumpet, flute, and ethereal vocals.

This second trio delves deeper into "Anemoia's" exploration of time and memory, showcasing Yarni's talent for bringing together diverse collaborators while maintaining cohesive artistic vision-the result of something none could have achieved alone.

As a purely self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Yarni (aka Benjamin Harris) continues to garner acclaim from influential voices across the music industry. Beyond the recent BBC 6 Music support, Gilles Peterson has described his work as "lovely," Luke Una called it "a beautiful gift to the world," and BBC Radio 6's Huey Morgan & Deb Grant previously declared "Pigna" as "chef's kiss delicious." His release "Boro" also landed on Spotify's Class of 2021 for Fresh Finds UK and Ireland.

Central to "Anemoia's" success was Yarni's creation of an all-inclusive micro-community among collaborators. By fostering an environment free from the pressures of artists' own projects, he encouraged fearless experimentation. "I wanted to create a space where everyone could explore without boundaries," explains Yarni. "When artists feel completely supported, they push themselves further."

Yarni - Natural Light / The Romantic Ghost / Neon Gods
Release Date September 2025
Label Stanhope Records

Tracklist
1. Yarni feat. Franz Von & Jeff Darko - Natural Light (Explicit)
2. Yarni - Neon Gods
3. Yarni feat. Plumm - The Romantic Ghost
4. Yarni feat. Franz Von & Jeff Darko - Natural Light (Radio Edit)
5. Yarni - Neon Gods (Radio Edit)