NEWS

Interview with Livesnotlabels.com

It was an absolute pleasure sitting down with Katja from https://livesnotlabels.com for a deep conversation about mental health, my diagnosis, the new album, and so much more.

Katja is doing incredible work creating a space filled with real, unfiltered stories from people living with mental health conditions. I am so grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a platform dedicated to giving voice to those with stigmatized conditions, challenging misconceptions and stereotypes, and fostering genuine understanding and empathy throughout the wider community.

Head over to https://www.livesnotlabels.com/.../i-would-have-walked.../ to check out the full write-up today, alongside so many other powerful stories.

Thank you so much Katja for taking the time to chat and have me be apart of your project.

Order 42 Interview / Hangout!

I’m thrilled to share that I was recently a guest on the Order 42 show! Tech, film, physical media, pop culture—Rob (The Game Chasers / Adventures in Game Chasing) has built an incredible channel and community, and I’m honored to be asked to be on the show. We chatted about films, the my new album, took some audience questions, and more. Giant thanks to Rob for having me on the show.

05.30.26 - Armadillo Music (Davis, CA)

When I first arrived in California, Armadillo Music was one of the first stages that welcomed me. It feels full-circle to be returning to this legendary Davis staple, this time with a brand-new album in hand! Funny enough I saw a few of my old stickers still hanging up. Great record shop in downtown Davis, CA.

05.23.2026 - Sofar Sounds | Smudge Nail Salon (Sacramento, CA)

First ever Sofar show! It was a lot of fun. I’ve been trying for ages to get on one of these line ups and I was very excited to finally make it happen. Great turn out, great connection with people, good response, and more. It was a great night! Hope to do it again. If YOU were at this show, send me an email and make sure to tell Sofar you enjoyed the set.

The Unlisted Collection: 6 New Videos Out Now!

Six new videos just dropped for the Tell Me Something Great unlisted playlist!

All six tracks from the album are now live, featuring both the full-band and acoustic versions. This brings the private playlist to over 25 videos, including behind-the-scenes content, play-throughs, and the story of how the album was made. How to get access: This collection is a "thank you" for those who supported the project through the Deluxe Package or made a $100 purchase from the shop.

If you’ve got your card, you can stream everything on the YouTube app right now!

If you’re looking to unlock the playlist, you can grab the Deluxe Package in the shop or message me directly for the best deals on merch.

This project only exists because of your support.

You truly are great!

-Justin

04.16.2026 - **Sweet Music Studio Cafe** (Citrus Heights. CA)

Nice new cafe out in Citrus Heights, CA. Great coffee, nice vibes. Hope to come back and perform there again soon. Made some new friends, saw some old ones too. Great night!

The new album "Tell Me Something Great" features both full-band and acoustic versions of every track. Here is a snippet of the acoustic version of "Game’s Up" paired with this awesome animation thanks to gravecircuit. There’s a unique, raw energy in these acoustic takes that I’m really proud of. It’s been a blast seeing the songs evolve from a simple guitar arrangement to the full-band production.

"Tell Me Something Great" is available now -> https://JustinYates.bigcartel.com

03.31.26 - Kupros (Sacramento, CA) out

I’ve played at Kupro’s a few times over the past few years. Nice brew house. Always a very chill vibe. This evening I got to see an old friend I haven’t seen in sometime. Great evening.

I was on Expmonthly.com!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of sitting down with EXP Monthly‬, ‪Game Dave‬, and a few other fine folks to speak about our mutual love for Hideo Kojima master piece Metal Gear Solid! Check out the Podcast today! https://www.youtube.com/live/CBTr_aHjPFU?si=LTlu6d814RfHDwz4

EXP Monthly is essentially a book club but for Video games. Each month the community is encouraged to play a specific game. Share their progress, opinions, and experience as they play the game. At the end of the month there will be podcast style discussion about the game.

For more information on EXP Monthly - Please Visit: Expmonthly.com

**FROM THE VAULT: Live at Goldfield Trading Post**

I’m finally releasing the full set from my show opening for **Joey Harkum** at **Goldfield Trading Post**. This footage was originally just for super fans, but it felt like the right time to share it with everyone. I’ve always been a fan of Joey’s music, so sharing a bill with him was a true highlight for me. This performance also holds a lot of personal weight because it was the last time I took the stage before a two-year hiatus caused by recurring arm issues. After a long road of recovery and a lot of patience, I’m finally getting back to a place where I can perform again. Which is GREAT! Enjoy the video.

ZOMBIE MONKEY TSHIRT SALE!

I’ve got a sale running right now that I’m pretty pumped about. If you’ve been eyeing the White Zombie Monkey shirts, I’m doing a solid discount on Smalls and Mediums to get them to some new homes.
You can snag one from ***https://justinyates.bigcartel.com/product/zombie-monkey-shirt*** or just shoot me an email if you want the absolute best price *(Justin@JustinYates.net*)

03.20.2026 - Shady Coffee & Tea (Roseville, CA)

03.13.2026 - Two Rivers Cider Company (Sacramento, CA)

After some time off I’m finally getting back to performing. It has been a journey to get back on stage. I’m happy to be performing again and beyond thrilled to be playing these new tunes for people.

BOGO SALE!

I’m doing some organizing over here and realized I have a handful of Small and Medium 4-color monkey shirts available. I’d love to get these out to people who will actually wear them, so I’m doing a BOGO sale!

If you grab a “Tell Me Something Great” shirt in Small or Medium, I’m going to throw in a 4-color Monkey shirt (Small or Medium) for free.

I’m happy to let you mix and match them however you like—if you want two of the same design, or one of each in different sizes for yourself or a friend, that’s totally fine.

Once these are gone, I won’t be restocking the 4-color monkey shirts again, so scoop one up while you can. Supplies are pretty limited!

https://justinyates.bigcartel.com/product/the-smallmedium-bogo-sale

02.13.2026 - **Two Rivers Cider Company** (Sacramento, CA)

Recently I performed at a LOCAL SOUNDS event in Sacramento, CA. Happy to be back at Two Rivers…I haven’t played this venue since the covid days!

New Interview with KDVS 90.3FM (DAVIS, CA)!

Listen here: https://www.themusesyndicate.com/the-earworm-s-garden

Big thanks to Muse for welcoming me into the KDVS studio today. We got to play a few samples off “Tell Me Something Great”, talk about life, and plug an upcoming performance I’ll be doing at Local Sounds on 2/13/2026. Thanks Muse!