demonstration, by Cruel Velvet

demonstration

by Cruel Velvet

supported by

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$3 USD or more

1.	A House Divided 04:32	info	buy track
2.	Alice 03:57	info	buy track
3.	Angelus 04:12	info	buy track

about

Founded in Autumn of 2018, Cruel Velvet began as a recording project between Josh Rodriguez (Xingaia, Age of Nefilim, Corpse Shadow) and Taylor D. Waring (Merlock, Carved in Bone, Baba Yaga) in Spokane, Washington after they met on vampirefreaks.com. A cornucopia of goth-scapes, Cruel Velvet’s sound draws its primary influence from the Projekt: The New Face of Goth compilation distributed via Hot Topic in the early aughts. Waring’s lyrical musings focus on themes of vampirism and haunting, drawing heavy influence from Gothic literary heavy weights such as Edgar Allen Poe, Anne Rice, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Their first demo, “demonstration” explores these influences over three tracks. The single, “Angelus” is a driving goth-rock track with eldritch vocals, overdriven bass, swirling guitars, and bouncing keys. The demo also features a cover as Sisters of Mercy’s “Alice” and “A House Divided”, a brooding track in the same bloody vein as “Bela Lugosi’s Dead”. “demonstration” will be available via cassette in 2020.

Cruel Velvet is developing their live sound to perform in the Pacific Northwest in 2020 with the addition of Joel May (Sentient Divide). Cruel Velvet’s music is available on bandcamp. For booking, contact them through their Facebook page, email warint89@gmail.com, or send a messenger raven from your local Hot Topic.

credits

released October 1, 2019

"Angelus" was written by Josh Rodriguez.
"A House Divided" was written by Taylor D. Waring.
"Alice" was written by Sisters of Mercy.

"demonstration" was recorded and mixed by Matt Lebefvre.
"demonstration" was mastered at Sky Ranch Studios by Randy Darabosh.

Cover Design by Taylor D. Waring
Cover Art: "The Opera Ball" by Pierre-Louis Pierson

license

about

Cruel Velvet Spokane, Washington

contact / help

Contact Cruel Velvet

Streaming and
Download help

Report this album or account

If you like Cruel Velvet, you may also like:

HYPNOTICA - Composition for Theremin and Electronic Music Synthesizer
by The Night Terrors

A truly original blend of haunting electronics and gothic drama mirroring the complex and unknowable nature of human emotions. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 30, 2023
go to album
The Spell Between
by Caroline Blind

Swirling goth-rock from the big voice behind '90s outfit Sunshine Blind, featuring a who's-who of dark underground denizens. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 31, 2020
go to album
Strangers
by Grey Gallows

“Strangers” is packed with wonderfully menacing electro-goth—late-night horror movie music for vampire dance parties. Bandcamp New & Notable May 8, 2023
go to album
The End Is the Beginning
by Mirror Of Haze

Perfectly gloomy Norwegian goth/post-punk, anchored by a punchy rhythm section and driven by chiming guitar lines and morose vocals. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 16, 2021
go to album
Kiss of Death
by Black Angel

An epic dark rock record that will make fans of Sisters of Mercy swoon—massive chords and choruses, plus gothic grandeur. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 16, 2020
go to album
Sweetheart
by vedawave

Earnest dream pop meets post-punk urgency in this big hearted musical project Dom Sepúlveda of Birmingham, UK Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 4, 2019
go to album
Clivota
by Lila Ehjä

Irresistibly dark EBM tailor-made for the Halloween season, this is all driving rhythms, midnight synths and ominous vocals. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 21, 2023
go to album