About
YENGA is an avant-pop/indie band from Bochum and Amsterdam, drawing inspiration from ambient and psychedelic music. Their music blends fragmented pop structures with energetic improvisations and multilayered textures. The lyrics and melodies of singer Stella Polaris form the poetic core of their music. The band performs live with additional musicians and different scenic designs. Besides their releases, the band writes and performs music for theatre and installations.
The band has been active since 2015, primarily performing in Germany but also in the Netherlands. In May 2024, the band released their studio album titled I Think This Escalator Is Working Against Me. For the album release concert, the musicians collaborated closely with the light-art duo scheinzeitmenschen. Together, they fused a light sculpture with a live performance, which premiered on May 18, 2024, at the Oval Office in Schauspielhaus Bochum.
Others on Yenga
“The lush, eclectic approach even brings to mind current jazz high-flyer Kamasi Washington.” – Eclipsed Rock Magazin, 09/2018
“The fact is that it is a completely new sound, shedding new light on the possibilities of a pop band.” – Cross Linx Festival 2018
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Upcoming Shows
31.07.2026 – Breitenbach am Herzberg, DE
26.09.2026 – Bochum, DE
Played Gigs
06.02.2026 – Berlin, DE
06.12.2025 – Arnsberg, DE
05.12.2025 – Dortmund, DE
23.11.2025 – Bochum, DE
18.10.2025 – Detmold, DE
25.09.2025 – Bochum, DE
06.09.2025 – Neuenrade, DE
23.08.2025 – Witten, DE
10.08.2025 – Arnsberg, DE
08.06.2025 – Herten, DE
30.05.2025 – Krefeld, DE
29.05.2025 – Enschede, DE
28.03.2025 – Christuskirche – Bochum, DE
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Tiny Tape Session
Little Live-Versions of our latest record.
Light In Concert
Object Theater Performance with sounds of the band YENGA.