Skip to main content

BAND OF THE WEEK - VELVOIR


"GROOVING CYNICISM AND SOPHISTICATED FILTH"

It has been just under a year since I last saw Velvoir. I've always thought that they are fantastic local band,  but the amount they've improved in a year is just awe-worthy. They have gone from being amazing performers with songs that had great moments, to phenomenal performers with superb songs.
Their sound is fuelled by ebullient bass, intricate guitar and a ferociously enigmatic and gorgeously vulgar front woman, whose presence will leave you stunned and questioning gender, sexuality, normality and everything in between. Their music is incredibly intelligent, unapologetically authentic, beautifully bizarre and undoubtedly one of the best bands in the North East.
10/10






Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Track of the Week - Sarajevo - The K's

Merseyside natives The K's kicked off 2018 by announcing that they had been signed to Republic Music Management. With a handful of sold-out headline shows already under their belt, their tongue-and-cheek indie tunes are earning them a loyal fan base and plenty of buzz. Their debut single 'Sarajevo' is an infectiously catchy and utterly charming track. The vocals are akin to a more in-tune Jamie T, giving their witty lyrics a warm ambiance.  The upbeat melody gives a nod to early 2000s indie, but the ferocious riffs and hearty bass lines give it plenty of originality.  The track has already achieved half a million streams on Spotify and it's a sure bet that there's bigger and better things on the horizon for The K's. FOLLOW SOUNDS OF AN ECCENTRIC FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM
Post a Comment
Read more

Red Rum Club with Support From Tiger Twins, Paradas and Turnstones

Last night Liverpudlian six-piece Red Rum Club enthralled a lively crowd at Leeds' Lending Room. Kicking the night off was Leeds based four-piece Turnstones . Unfortunately, the majority of their set was timid and unimpressive. Their songs were pleasant enough, just very safe sounding, and they looked painfully awkward on stage. However the last two tracks of their set were fantastic -they skyrocketed from blasé to ballsy. They engaged more with the audience and came out of their shells - it was like watching a completely different band. They need to scrap the first section of their set and focus on creating songs like the last two. Up next was local group Paradas . Their front man had a dreamy rock tone, akin to Kings of Leon's Caleb Followill, with an admirable vocal range. His lilting vocals complimented the gritty classic rock inspired riffs, giving their sound a rich depth. Occasionally their riffs were a bit repetitive, so it'd be interesting to see some ...
Post a Comment
Read more

KAZOOPA FESTIVAL VIDEO

Last Saturday Kazoopa Festival hit Leeds city center, showcasing the finest up-and-coming musicians from across the country. I spent the day running from venue to venue, seeing and chatting to as many bands as I could. INTRO SONG - STILLIA '4AM' FOLLOW SOUNDS OF AN ECCENTRIC FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM
Post a Comment
Read more