The Yagas - 'Midnight Minuet' Review • Strah

Twelve years have passed since that first scream that left a mark on pop culture. Today, Vera Farmiga—widely acclaimed for her cinematic career—stuns the world by unveiling a bold new artistic dimension: her musical debut alongside the enigmatic band The Yagas.

Cloaked in ritualistic darkness, their first album, Midnight Minuet, emerges as one of the most hypnotic and daring releases in today’s music scene. This record doesn’t merely defy expectations—it establishes Farmiga as a vocal powerhouse, fully capable of holding her ground in a genre populated by seasoned icons. Her emotive delivery echoes legends like Joan Jett, charging every lyric with raw drama and unfiltered intensity.

Midnight Minuet isn’t just a debut—it’s a statement. A sensory journey blending genres, moods, and theatricality, all wrapped in a distinct aesthetic. Tracks like “The Crying Room,” “I Am,” and “Life of a Widow” showcase a career that is just beginning, but already reaching for the stars.

The Yagas craft a unique sonic identity—melding classic rock roots, modern synth textures, and deeply poetic lyricism that traverses melancholy, urgency, and beauty. Songs like “Anhedonia” stand out as hauntingly lyrical pieces, while “Bridle” and “She’s Walking Down” channel the ferocity of the present with a nostalgic nod to rock’s golden age.

In an era where reinvention is less a choice and more a necessity, Farmiga and The Yagas don’t just reinvent—they leave a lasting imprint.

Midnight Minuet presents itself as a sonic puzzle, and within its complexity lies an unexpected masterpiece. This is more than a debut—it’s a manifesto. And as such, it marks the beginning of a new era for Vera Farmiga, who proves she’s more than ready to conquer the music world, too.

Midnight Minuet is out independently on April 25th.

Midnight Minuet track listing:

1. The Crying Room

2. I Am

3. Life Of A Widow

4. Anhedonia

5. Pendulum

6. Charade

7. Bridle

8. Pullover

9. She’s Walking Down

10. Midnight Minuet