The ultimate in independent music, Yo-Yo & the Chaplain began in 2006 as the brainchild of Boston-based singer/songwriter Mark MacLaughlin. Recording at home and honing his idiosyncratic style from a wide-ranging group of folk, pop, rock and blues influences, MacLaughlin has produced three self-released EPs, which he promotes by busking on the streets of New England and around the country. Expanding from his solo roots, MacLaughlin performs with a rotating group of like-minded musicians from the Boston area, including Paint by Numbers guitarist/singer Brian Hayman and keyboardist Dave Cowie. This incarnation of Yo-Yo & the Chaplain released their first LP, "Said David to Bathsheba..." in 2009 while also playing shows around the Northeast. Connecting to fans of DIY music via their MySpace and Facebook presences, Yo-Yo & the Chaplain are building their reputation with a unique sound and a commitment to their down-to-earth aesthetic. "Flaneur" is Yo-Yo & the Chaplain's second record, and is accompanied by "The TKY EP." Recorded in the East Village at The Cutting Room Studios, both albums were released in July 2013, with performances around NYC by Yo-Yo & the Chaplain.