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HERE, TONITE is about taking control of your own life. The lyrics open with 'OK I get it, I start living in the present, I turned up, then came Armageddon'. Referring to the well known irony of finally feeling alright, then your life is turned upside down. It's a reminder to self that 'you are your own creator, pick up the reins and get off the conveyor'.

I want your head held high, I want you here, tonite.

HERE, TONITE

Recorded at Cube Studios Perranporth Cornwall.
Mixed at The Cave Par Cornwall
Mastered by John Cornfield in Tywardreath Cornwall

Taken from The Velvet Hands forthcoming 2nd album, scheduled for release in Feb 2023.

4 boys from Cornwall making waves

Press:
“Full of Bolshy Spirit” – NME.   “bolshy, brash garage punk rabble-rousers somewhere between the attitude of early Cribs or Libertines colliding with the death or glory of the Clash” – GodsintheTVZine.   “A satisfying mix of classic punk, rock’n’roll and modern indie magic” – Dork    “we could be witnessing the emergence of another great British band. Jaw droppingly good” – Gigslutz  Plenty more where that comes from!

Radio
Debut album release “Party’s Over” Radio 1 Album of The Week for Huw Stephens. BBC Introducing – massive support, the band have performed a 30 minute live set on BBC Intro South West and have been a BBC Intro Record of the Week nationally. Huge support from Steve Lamacq at 6 Music, band have been interviewed live on the show.
Radio X playlisted. John Kennedy has played every release. The band have performed 2 live sessions on his show. “Every track they've released has been a hit as far as i'm concerned” - John Kennedy.

Live
The band sold out Old Blue Last, The Social and Paper Dress Vintage in London. Old Bakery Studios and Underland in Truro and Falmouth and near sell outs in Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Cardiff. They have supported Liam Gallagher at The Eden Project, Frank Turner, Paul Weller, Yak, Wallows and more. They have toured nationally and have played Boardmasters, Y Not, Truck, Isle of Wight, Leopalooza Festivals. In Sept 2022 they were chosen by Michael Eavis to support Elbow at The Pilton Party.

Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/thevelvethands/ 
https://www.instagram.com/thevelvethands/ 
https://twitter.com/thevelvethands1  
https://www.youtube.com/thevelvethands 
https://www.tiktok.com/@thevelvethands

Telephone Love

Existence

Emily

Writing + production: Sable
Drums: Mike Monaghan
Guitar: Chris Barker
Mix: Grace Banks
Master: Queer Ear Mastering

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Lyrics:

A picture of Madonna gazing down at her little boy
Even when I was sixteen I knew it was the only thing that would bring me joy
Now the world is hurtling towards some fiery end
I couldn't bear to see my little girl cry so I bury it in a haze of cigarettes

I say I couldn't give up the freedom
I say I want to dance until I die
I say I couldn't give up the freedom
But two steps back I die again
Her face behind my eyes again

I say I couldn't give up the freedom
I say I want to dance until I die
I say I couldn't give up the freedom
But two steps back I die again
Her face behind my eyes again

Two step beat and I'm fine again
Know how to trick my mind with a little foresight
Heart only breaks every now and then
I know I'll be alright if I dance until I die
It's sustainable in a city like Berlin
Where everyone pretends they're 25
(and the nights keep us alive)
Two steps back I die again
Her face creeps back behind my eyes

I say I couldn't give up the freedom
I say I want to dance until I die
I say I couldn't give up the freedom
But two steps back I die again
Her face behind my eyes again

I say I couldn't give up the freedom
I say I want to dance until I die
I say I couldn't give up the freedom
But two steps back I die again
Her face behind my eyes again

I say I couldn't give up the freedom
I say I want to dance until I die
I say I couldn't give up the freedom
But two steps back I die again
Her face behind my eyes again

I say I couldn't give up the freedom
I say I want to dance until I die
I say I couldn't give up the freedom
But two steps back I die again
Her face behind my eyes again

Madonna

Heaven

Fire
I’m on fire
And after all this time
I’m still bad
At making up my mind
Are we mad
Or are we out of luck (Feels like I just dreamt you up)

Oh can you lift me up
I’ve been losing touch
With the stars too long

I’m still sad
I feel I’ll be a while
That’s ok
I’ll wait another life
Just to dance
With you another time (Feels like I just dreamt you up)

Oh can you lift me up
I’ve been losing touch
With the stars too long

It feels like I just dreamt you up
It seems like I just dream a lot
It feels like I just dreamt you up
It seems like you don’t dream enough

I'm Still Sad

New York City

God Bless the USA

Dream + Lie

Bright March

Ey Doost

Ey Doost - Idin Gorji

UNDERWATER

Underwater
You're in my head 
And I hear forever T
hose things you said

I breathe in
I breathe out
I go up
I go down

If only I could breathe underwater
Maybe then I'd sing you a lullaby

The words I'm chasing
Lie in the basement of my mind 
The words I'm chasing
Lie in the basement of my mind

Underwater
You're in my head 
And I hear forever 
Those things you said
There's no time There's no game 
I feel fine There's no pain
I think I can breathe underwater 
Maybe then I could sing you a lullaby

Underwater
You're in my head 
And I hear forever 
Those things you said

Special Thanks:

Produced, Mixed, Mastered and Featuring: T.O.L.D. - www.instagram.com/theworldistold

Featuring: Krystall Scott USE - www.instagram.com/krystallschott

Hat Sponsor: @alfonsodeste_official - www.alfonsodeste.it

www.marcoselvaggio.com

ISLAND

Underwater

Marco Selvaggio Feat. T.O.L.D. & Use - Underwater

This song is one of my favourites. That might be because of the melancholy in the verses. The backing vocals are very ghostly. I had to get used to them at first and still don't know if they improve the song. What do you think? Nowadays, I miss the backing vocals when I hear the rough version of the song. 
My sister says that the beginning of the song reminds her of Suede. What are your associations?

Rock'n Roll Pesticide

"The Bergamot's Lush 'L.A.' Song and Video Is a Feast for the Ears and Eyes"
-PARADE Magazine [Preimere]

The Bergamot's New Single - L.A. Out everywhere on June 28th.

So many great songs have been written about heading out west, not so many about leaving.

Somewhere between the lavish lives of the successful tycoon and the struggling artist, is the everyday story of someone packing up. Quietly moving on to the next phase of life. Getting away from the lure of dreams and distant hopes, and into the harsh reality: what comes after the dreams silently slip away? L.A. attempts to take a look at moving on with a dimly veiled eye of reality - with an ever persisting hope "I WANT to believe in you" but alas here we are.

The distorted howls call out to the listener, darkening an already bleak scenario. Almost as if a dream, being pulled from the light, falls into the depths of one's memories. The music lurches on with a tribal beating - simple yet pushing - as the kick drum distorts the mix. The fleet-fingered acoustic guitars wind in an element of natural beauty, yet arriving at an uncertain resolve. The song contains what we have come to know as our sonic signature - a harmonious cacophony of layered vocals over a minimal mix. Resolving into a tailspin of sounds including feedback looped pianos through guitar amps, guitars through synths, taking the listener to it's final resting spot as the harmonies begin their final chant "Goodbye L.A." - "I want to believe in you" - "Goodbye L.A." - "I want to believe in you". 

The song "L.A." was originally written in the key of C, but in the studio was dropped to D to help deliver more of a crooning timbre for the lead vocals. Overall, I hope the song speaks to the emotion of moving on. Whether it be love - or dreams - this song attempts to illustrate an emotional perspective where you have to let go, but hopefully, are not lost. 

LYRICS

She left L.A. with a song in her head
Elle left L.A. and off she went
She left for the city with the stars in her eyes
Elle left L.A. and she doesn't know why
So she's moving on
By the time I write this song
She'll be gone

The kids all cried 'cuz they don't understand
Elle left L.A. this was never the plan
She's hoping for a life living out there on the road
She was hoping for something new 'cuz she was growing old
So she's moving on
By the time I write this song
She'll be gone

Goodbye L.A.
Goodbye L.A.
Goodbye L.A.
Goodbye L.A.

She packed her bags and she wrote this note
Now she's gone
Now she's gone
She made her way while I wrote this song
Now she's gone
Now she's gone

Oh
Oh
Goodbye L.A.
Goodbye L.A.
Goodbye L.A.
Goodbye L.A.
I want to believe in you
Goodbye L.A.
I want to believe in you
Goodbye L.A.
Goodbye L.A.

I'm Still Sad

MINK

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