Shoegaze/dreampop duo Voluptuous Panic are back with their annual Christmas single Purple Snowflakes, which will be released Wednesday, December 1. This single is a lush rendition of Marvin Gaye’s sparkling and wistful “Purple Snowflakes.” 
 
“Purple Snowflakes” was written by Dave Hamilton and Clarence Paul and was recorded by Gaye in 1964. The song was shelved until it was released posthumously in 1992. It was re-recorded in 1965 with different lyrics as “Pretty Little Baby,” becoming a top-40 hit.
 
In Voluptuous Panic’s reimagining of this holiday deep cut, Brian J. Bowe’s wall of atmospheric guitar and synth envelop the listener in sonic texture, while the driving bass lends propulsion. The instrumental tracks provide a backdrop to showcase Gretchen DeVault’s towering vocals and luxuriant harmonies, constructing a sentimental sonic cathedral. The duo is joined by singer Jasmine Brooke White, who added additional backing vocals.

Purple Snowflakes

released 22 March 2014 

words & music by gretchen devault
gretchen devault: vocals, guitars & keyboards
brian j. bowe: bass

produced by brian j. bowe & gretchen devault
mixed & mastered by alexx kretov 

Fall Away

released 27 August 2015
words & music by Gretchen DeVault

keyboards, guitars, vocals: Gretchen DeVault
bass, bass vi, drum machine: Brian J. Bowe

produced by gretchen devault & brian j. bowe
mixed & mastered by tony hamera 

Petit Ciel Bleu
by Gretchen DeVault

In a tiny blue sky
I see it all
Float above the clouds
And catch my soul

In a tiny blue sky
I can feel it all
But the ship is sinking
And I got no home

In a tiny blue sky
The sun shines like gold
Float above the mountains
It takes its toll

In the tiny blue sky
The stars they fall

And the deep blue ocean
Cries out loud

In a tiny blue sky
In a tiny blue sky

Petit Ciel Bleu

words & music by brian j. bowe
produced by brian j. bowe & gretchen devault
mixed & mastered by tony hamera 

Midnight Chrome
by Brian J. Bowe

Midnight chrome
Reflecting the starlight
I don't want to go home
I just want to dive into the night
Find a place where we can go
And let all our feelings out
In my car we are alone
This music makes me want to shout

Remember who we used to be?
Remember who we used to be?

Dark streets to roam
We’re getting the hell out
We’re on our own
No one can force us to sell out
Windows down
The night air helps us clear our minds
Gather up all the things
You don’t want to leave behind

Remember who we used to be?
When we thought we could be free
Remember who you want to be?
There’s still time, come on & ride with me
credits
released September 9, 2015
gretchen devault: vocals
brian j. bowe: guitar, bass, synths, drum machine, vocals



Midnight Chrome

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Voluptuous Panic: "A Marshmallow World"

From the new single "Broken" 

Music and lyrics by Brian J. Bowe
Performed by Brian J. Bowe and Gretchen DeVault
Mixed & mastered by Tony Hamera

2019 Midwestern Specialty Co. (ASCAP)

Broken

Voluptuous Panic / Morning Rain

Vocals and guitars: Gretchen DeVault 
Bass, keyboards and drum machine: Brian J. Bowe 
Guitar: Rebecca Rodriguez 
Mixed and mastered by Tony Hamera 

Words and music by Gretchen DeVault 
2019 Chasing Fireflies (ASCAP)

Voluptuous Panic / Broken

Performed by Brian J. Bowe and Gretchen DeVault 
Additional vocals by Charlotte Sather 
Mixed and mastered by Tony Hamera 

Music by Michel Legrand 
Lyrics by: Norman Gimbel and Jacques Demy 

For H.

I Will Wait For You

Voluptuous Panic / I Will Wait For You

from Take Me Under, released May 30, 2017 
Gretchen DeVault — vocals, guitars, keyboards 
Brian J. Bowe — guitar, drum machine, bass 

Mixed and mastered by Tony Hamera 

Words and music by Gretchen DeVault 
2017 Chasing Fireflies (ASCAP)

Take Me Under

Voluptuous Panic / Take Me Under

from Heavy Hearts, released April 5, 2019 

Brian J. Bowe: guitar, bass
Gretchen DeVault: vocals, guitar, keyboards
Zane DeVault: drums
Mixed and mastered by Tony Hamera 

Much gratitude to The Sweetest Ache for writing this beautiful song: https://sarahrecordscompilations.bandcamp.com/album/glass-arcade

Heavy Hearts

Voluptuous Panic / If I Could Shine

from Heavy Hearts, released April 5, 2019 

Gretchen DeVault: Vocals, guitar, keyboard 
Brian J. Bowe: Bass 
Tony Hamera: Drum machine 

Mixed and mastered by Tony Hamera 

Words and music by Gretchen DeVault 
2019 Chasing Fireflies (ASCAP)

Voluptuous Panic / Heavy Hearts

Paris Rêve is a luscious dreamscape of longing and desire that dates from the earliest days of Voluptuous Panic. Written during a fertile period when guitarist/songwriter Brian J. Bowe was living in Paris, the song soars above the mansard roofs and tries to reach Georges Méliès' moon.

Voluptuous Panic — Paris Rêve

Voluptuous Panic is Gretchen DeVault and Brian J. Bowe. they play atmospheric dreampop with a shoegaze sense of wonder. Their heads are in the clouds; their hearts are in the stars...(West Coast via Midwest via the Globe)

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