DIY punk supergroup YAKKIE share their new single “He Sleeps Alone,” a sharp, groove-forward cut propelled by an undulating grunge bassline and a hook that lands with purpose. Vocalist Janey Starling delivers the refrain with jubilant clarity, turning confrontation into a chant you cannot shake. Stream the single on Bandcamp or Listen to the single on Apple Music.
Starling calls the song “an anti-fuckboy anthem written in the age of the situationship,” aimed at the loneliness created by performative masculinity and emotional avoidance. “This song is about the emotional loneliness that straight men create for themselves,” she says, framing the track as social critique delivered with rhythm and bite.
“He Sleeps Alone” continues the momentum toward YAKKIE’s debut album ‘Kill The Cop Inside Your Head,’ out February 13, 2026. Earlier releases including “Rabbit’s Got The Gun” and the rallying title track have driven attention from Kerrang!, Drowned In Sound, and Loud Women, with Tom Morello spotlighting the band on SiriusXM.
The album was recorded live to reel-to-reel at Middle Farm Studios with producer Peter Miles, capturing every track in a single take across four days. The result earns an enthusiastic response for its immediacy and force, balancing takedowns, chants, and emotive moments without digital polish.
Fronted by Janey Starling, the Kerrang! Award-winning founder of Dream Nails, YAKKIE unites Robin Gatt, Laura Ankles, and Maeve Westall into a wall of sound that hits hard and speaks clearly. “He Sleeps Alone” stands as a direct, danceable statement within a record built on conviction and community.
SEE YAKKIE LIVE w/ Dead Pioneers:
26-Feb-26 – Bristol – The Croft
27-Feb-26 – Manchester – Rebellion
28-Feb-26 – Leeds – Key Club
01-Mar-26 – London – Underworld