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The Veldt ○ Joi

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The Veldt ○ Joi

U.S. shoegaze legends The Veldt announce their East Coast tour with Ringo Deathstarr in support of their 'Illuminated 1989' album, released via Portland's Little Cloud Records and North Carolina's 5BC Records. They also share a live video for the yet-unreleased song 'Joi' and the album focus track 'Willow Tree' after recently sharing their full live session at Seattle's KEXP.

Formed in North Carolina in the 1980s, The Veldt's heady and sensual blend of shoegaze and progressive soul, dreamy soundscapes and infectious grooves makes them stand out among the world's most notable first-wave shoegaze bands. The band's core is Daniel Chavis (vocals, guitar)Danny Chavis (guitar) and Hayato Nakao (bass, programming)

'Illuminated 1989' album is the original full-length record produced by Cocteau Twins' Robin Guthrie, who also remastered this album for vinyl. Originally intended as the band's first album, their label Capitol Records shelved the recording and sent them back into the studio with producer Lincoln Fong (Moose, Piroshka), resulting in their first album released with the title 'Marigolds'.

The Veldt also released their seductive 'Aurora Borealis' 7" single, featuring Elizabeth Fraser cameo on backing vocals and 'Aurora Borealis Remix', as well as videos for 'Angel Heart''The Everlasting Gobstopper' and 'Shallow by Shallow', the latter of which features footage from the Ritz NYC by Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins

Pitchfork included The Veldt's album 'Afrodisiac', produced by the legendary Ray Shulman (The Sundays, Bjork, The Sugarcubes) in the top 50 shoegaze albums ever released, while Stereogum included ‘Until You’re Forever’ in the top 31 shoegaze tracks. Their sound also inspired future generations of alternative artists, including TV On the Radio.

The Veldt's journey is fascinating. Performing since they were children, the Chavis brothers’ musical roots lead back to the church and southern juke-joints, and listening to music that included gospel, Motown and Pink Floyd. The Veldt formed in the late 80’s in Raleigh amongst the legendary North Carolina music scene of the time, initially signing with Mammoth Records - leading to a chain of major-label relationships that took the group across Europe and the U.S. playing shows with the likes of Throwing Muses, Pixies, Cocteau Twins and Jesus & Mary Chain.

After moving from Raleigh to New York, they briefly performed as Apollo Heights before returning to their original name The Veldt.  Other notable releases include 'The Shocking Fuzz Of Your Electric Fur' EP (2017) and the album 'Entropy is the Mainline to God' (2022).
 
Over the years, The Veldt has collaborated with TV On The Radio, Mos Def, Lady Miss Kier (Deee-Lite), A.R.Kane and toured or played with Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Pixies, Throwing Muses, Echo & The Bunnymen, Cocteau Twins, Manic Street Preachers, Phantogram, Modern English, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Oasis, Chuck D, Living Colour and Schooly D.


The 'Illuminated 1989' album is out now on limited edition translucent pink or clear vinyl with a gatefold sleeve. It is also available from fine digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.  Tickets for this tour are now available online.

The Veldt

US East Coast Tour with Ringo Deathstarr
+ live video for 'Joi' (previously unreleased)

Tour begins May 17. 'Illuminated 1989' album out now
via Little Cloud Records / 5BC Records

📌 17 May 2024

 

'ILLUMINATED 1989' ALBUM CREDITS
‘Illuminated 1989’ released via Little Cloud Records and 5BC Records
Danny Chavis - guitar
Daniel Chavis - vocals, guitar, lyrics
Marvin Levi - drums
Joseph Hue Boyle - bass
Elizabeth Fraser - additional vocals
Robin Guthrie - programming, additional guitars
Lincoln Fong - programming
Written by Danny and Daniel Chavis
Recorded and produced at September Sound by Robin Guthrie
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 

ALBUM TRACK LIST

01. Aurora Borealis
02. C.C.C.P
03. It's Over
04. Shallow By Shallow
05. Pleasure Toy
06. Angel Heart
07. Willow Tree
08. Git Up
09. Heather
10. Daisy Chain
11. The Everlasting Gobstopper

EAST COAST TOUR 
MAY 17  Medford, MA - Deep Cuts (with Ringo Deathstarr)
MAY 18  New York (NYC), NY - Berlin Under A (with Ringo Deathstarr)
MAY 19  Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's (with Ringo Deathstarr)
MAY 20  Baltimore, MD - The Crown (with Ringo Deathstarr)
MAY 21  Charlotte, NC - Snug Harbor (with Ringo Deathstarr)
MAY 22  Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade - Altar (with Ringo Deathstarr)
MAY 23  Savannah, SC - The Rail Pub (with Dead Cool)
MAY 24  Raleigh, NC - Transfer Co. Ballroom 
(with Honeychild Coleman & DJ Baptiste)


Keep up with The Veldt
Bandcamp | Facebook 
 Twitter | YouTube | Instagram 
 Apple Music | Spotify | BandsInTown

 

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