Lost Velvet is a duo rising from the underground scene in England. They describe their style on the website as “Grunge, post-rock, and pop collide in a haunting ’90s dreamscape”. The duo consists of the multi-instrumentalist Robert Butcher and the vocalist Melissa Morris. They are incredibly talented individuals.
They have released a new single called “Wasted”. The song was spotlighted by the BBC praising the duo. They described their work as “graciously bridge the gap between atmospheric and aggressive”.
The song is haunting, to say the least, with their hazy vocals whispering completing the effect. It has a hypnotic feeling with the gradual yet steady rise of the tempo. It has a shoegaze influence and an expansive post-rock style that can be seen clearly. They have nailed the fusion of both styles, creating a unique, dreamy, and ethereal song.
The gradual and steady rhythm created by the churning guitars builds the atmosphere for their haunting vocals and melancholic melodies. The build-up is interesting, reinforcing an ethereal vibe.
The video gives a disoriented and hypnotic feeling with layered images and artistic shots. It has a cinematic and captivating element that parallels the beauty of the song itself.
Lost Velvet has released a previous song called “Endless” that captured a similar vibe. Both songs are a testimonial of the great future for the duo. They have shown only a fraction of their art and it was enough for us to crave more.
Lost Velvet has only graced us with these two songs, but we can’t help but wait in anticipation. According to their website, the duo is planning to release an album this year and we can’t simply wait to enjoy it.
