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VELMA’S LATEST EP ’JELLYFISH RAIN’ ON SALE NOW!!! - Check out www.audioill.com and www.myspace.com/audioill for details on how to purchase. The EP will also be available from selected HMV stores and independent record shops in the next couple of weeks. Go ooooon - you know you want to...

Belfast based band Velma convey influences ranging from energetic alternative rock to edgy New York post-punk. The band’s full-on, rock n roll attitude and hi-octane vocal delivery have drawn comparisons with PJ Harvey and other performers of that ilk with their no-nonsense ’in-yer-face’ guitar sound, quirky melodies which lodge themselves firmly in your brain, dynamic rock-solid rhythms, and delightfully skewed lyrics. All this sets Velma apart from their contemporaries and give them that elusive stamp of individuality. These ingredients mixed with an explosive energy make for a raw and passionate stage performance that always leaves the audience wanting more...
’Fabulous, high octane rock n’ roll with a unique twist’
Andrea McVeigh, Belfast Telegraph
’If you haven’t yet managed to catch any of Velma’s excellent live performances around the country, it’s good to know that some of their music is now only a mouse click away!’
’Imagine the raw punk angst, powerful vocals and poetic lyrics of Patti Smith, mixed with the strut and swagger of PJ Harvey and add a dash of the quirkiness of early-era B52s an you’ve got a good idea of what Velma is like. The Belfast-based band is one of the most exciting on the local scene, and the five members aren’t afraid to showcase their individuality with an ’in-yer-face-’ delivery’
Patric Baird, Belfast Telegraph, Guardian Weekend
’You can’t help but like them, even if they do look like they’d ’knack yor ballix in’ for stealing their pint. Lead singer Jeanette packs a powerful voice and their collective energy would put teenagers half their age to shame. Their blend of sugarpop meets New York new wave suits them - I’d definitely have them at my party!’
Charlotte Dryden, Alternative Ulster
’Velma are one of the most exciting bands to come out of Northern Ireland since The Undertones’
Terri Hooley
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Member Since: 10/31/2005
Band Website: velma.co.uk
Band Members: Rose, JP, Jeanette, Siobhan & Bert

Influences: Alice in Wonderland.
Sounds Like: Alice in Wonderland's record collection
Record Label: Audio-ill
Type of Label: Indie

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JELLYFISH RAIN EP NOW ON SALE...

The EP is available via mail order or digital download from www.audioill.com. It will also be available from selected HMV stores and independent records shops soooon!...
Posted by Velma on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:34:00 PST

TIME TO BE PROUD OH YEAH

TIME TO BE PROUD COMPILATIONVelma have been approached by Immortal Recordings (Ireland) to submit tracks for the forthcoming "Time To Be Proud Oh Yeah" compilation... The release of the comp...
Posted by Velma on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:47:00 PST

"JELLYFISH RAIN" EP SOON TO BE RELEASED...

Yes indeed....it will be available for sale in HMV and also available directly from the Audio-ill label.We will be keeping you posted...watch this space... www.myspace.com/audioill ...
Posted by Velma on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:24:00 PST

LISTINGS TO DATE...

We SPOIL you we do....here’s the complete list of Velma gigs from the dawn of time to the present : Friday 28th March 2008 - Knights of The Round Table Showcase. Laverys Pavilion (Midd...
Posted by Velma on Sat, 12 May 2007 10:46:00 PST

VELMA ON THE RADIO...

Velma will be featured on BBC radio's Across The Line, PRODUCT OF NI show. The programme goes on air every Monday night so listen out for us! www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/atl Also...check out '...
Posted by Velma on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:28:00 PST

Velma to release songs through Audio-ill label

We have had all the preliminary chats with the label manager and will be signing on the dotted line this Friday... http://www.myspace.com/audioill http://www.audioill.com...
Posted by Velma on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:36:00 PST

Innishfree Rockfest Documentary Heads to London...

..>..>..> ..> The documentary features Velma plus a selection of excellent bands and DJ's plus multitudes of punters in various states of disrepair...Filmed by Chewie films - July 2006.. Sat 17th Ma...
Posted by Velma on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:31:00 PST