“More than any other song on the album, ‘Shake the Crown’ is driven by urgency. I wanted it to feel less like a political statement than a reminder that democracy isn’t self-executing. It depends on ordinary people speaking up, paying attention, and refusing to surrender their agency.” -Vivek Jayaram of The Calculus
“More than any other song on the album, ‘Shake the Crown’ is driven by urgency. I wanted it to feel less like a political statement than a reminder that democracy isn’t self-executing. It depends on ordinary people speaking up, paying attention, and refusing to surrender their agency.” -Vivek Jayaram of The Calculus
“We’re just as excited and passionate about making music as we were when we started. We’ve grown over the years, and it took a while to understand exactly what kind of project Velveteen was, but I think this is the strongest and most focused the band has ever been.” – James Nolan
“I think leaving something unresolved or unsaid also lends power to the listener and asks them questions, creating a more personal experience, as it then comes down to individual interpretation. In an age where we do have a lot of things shoved down our throats, it’s nice to have some downtime to reflect.” – Drew Younger
“We’re just as excited and passionate about making music as we were when we started. We’ve grown over the years, and it took a while to understand exactly what kind of project Velveteen was, but I think this is the strongest and most focused the band has ever been.” – James Nolan
“I think leaving something unresolved or unsaid also lends power to the listener and asks them questions, creating a more personal experience, as it then comes down to individual interpretation. In an age where we do have a lot of things shoved down our throats, it’s nice to have some downtime to reflect.” – Drew Younger
There’s a hum like 1000 decisions demanding to be made. The pressure to compete, consume, create, compare, capitalize & not capitulate will make your eyeballs sweat. It’s spiritual tinnitus. The cure is disconnecting body from brain with the vibrant heartfelt rumble of Minneapolis’ Black Widows.
There’s a hum like 1000 decisions demanding to be made. The pressure to compete, consume, create, compare, capitalize & not capitulate will make your eyeballs sweat. It’s spiritual tinnitus. The cure is disconnecting body from brain with the vibrant heartfelt rumble of Minneapolis’ Black Widows.
