S15E30: The Velvet Pouch- Clove Cigarettes and Quaaludes for Breakfast
We had a blast this week with the moody alternative band The Velvet Pouch.
Maddi sings in the style of dreamy goth acts like Cocteau Twins and Dead Can Dance, Siouxie etc., with beats from drummer Alex, hypnotic bass by Ajax and guitarist Vance who adds texture and shred, with a bit of a Jesus and Mary Chain, smidge of Deftones, and a little 60’s psychedelic sound. They’re young and into goth, post punk and jazz just to name a few genres.
Their sound is ethereal and atmospheric with haunting overtones. Velvet Pouch is a really cool band, if you’re a certain age you might reminisce having a clove cigarette while dancing at the alternative music club in the 80’s. They have their own unique style, perhaps comparable to obscure ’90s Seattle band Sky Cries Mary, and they would fit in at the Cruel World festival really well.
They’re charming and funny and have totally original answers on many of the worst little quiz questions.
They have plans to all live together in a band house and already have a van to hit the road. This kind of commitment could keep them creative and intensely focused on progressing The Velvet Pouch to the next level.
We really really dig this band, especially Dogwater Dick who of course shares the same love for bands like Skinny Puppy and the Cure.
You can keep up with them on instagram @velvetpouch.
This Saturday evening they’re at the Holland Project, all ages. Also, this Saturday Nick and Reverend Rory’s band One Ton Dually headline Punk Rocktober Fest at a Shoe Tree Brewery in Carson City with a stacked lineup. From noon to 5pm! Just enough time to get back to Reno for the Velvet Pouch show!
Whatever you do this weekend, stay kind and rock on!
Life is short and we love you.
Thanks for listening.
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