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From the Artist
"Our collective influences are all over the place, from folk and early punk to new wave and hip hop," explains lead singer Dan Cromie. "So our songs end up painting a broad musical spectrum. It lets us take our audience with us on more of an emotional journey than just going to see a rock show."
About the Artist
Lead singer Dan Cromie, bassist Jamie Balling and drummer Jonathan Yang originally met at school in Philadelphia. Shortly after moving to New York City, they found guitarist Adam Wolfe Lerner through a bizarre ad in the Village Voice. Ever since, The Booda Velvets have been playing electric and acoustic shows throughout the East Coast, including such notable NYC venues as Irving Plaza, The Mercury Lounge and Arlene Grocery. They took the NXNE Festival in Toronto by storm when they played to a... read more
Album Description
Drawing upon varied roots, The Booda Velvets’ collaborative songwriting has evolved to create a unique sound that combines strong melodies, evocative lyrics, captivating guitars and solid grooves. Their debut album, "Headrush," displays an impressive range and depth, from the moody and kinetic title track to the hard-driving anthem ''American.'' With a blend of lush distorted guitars, melodic vocals, and layered soundscapes, The Booda Velvets craft songs that are passionate and intelligent. Their music explores dynamics ranging from intense and visceral to dreamy and serene, with an undercurrent of pop sensibility that occasionally rises to the surface.