My new favorite band probably doesn’t really exist! It reminds me of 70’s era Eagles or America with a new age vibe. Climbing fast on Spotify at over 750,000 listeners. The “Velvet Sundown” virtual group of 4 members each have unique biographies. Their first album has 10 songs which are all great. AI really is amazing. There is at least one human behind it all somewhere, and even some real humans who are trying to impersonate the AI members. A 2nd album is expected to be released in mid July.
Overview by AI
🎶 The Velvet Sundown’s music is steeped in dreamy abstraction and emotional depth, often evoking a sense of timeless melancholy and quiet rebellion. Here’s a breakdown of the recurring themes and meanings in their songs:
🌿 Nature & Transience
- Lyrics frequently reference natural imagery—pines, rivers, echoes, crimson skies—to evoke fleeting beauty and emotional landscapes.
- This creates a meditative, almost spiritual tone, where nature becomes a metaphor for memory, loss, and transformation.
🕊️ Anti-War & Peace
- Many tracks carry anti-war and pro-peace messages, though they’re delivered subtly through poetic phrasing rather than direct protest.
- The upcoming album Paper Sun Rebellion is expected to lean even more into these motifs, suggesting a quiet resistance against violence and chaos.
🌫️ Emotional Abstraction
- Rather than telling clear stories, the lyrics drift through moods and impressions—“emotional weather patterns” as one reviewer put it.
- Phrases like “echoes through the pines” or “crimson parade” recur like fragments of dreams, designed more to be felt than interpreted.
🧘♂️ Stillness & Reflection
- Their album Dust and Silence is described as a “long exhalation in minor key,” with restrained instrumentation and whispered vocals that invite introspection.
- It’s music that doesn’t demand attention—it lingers, like fog or memory.
Band members
🎤 According to the band’s Spotify bio and various reports, The Velvet Sundown is said to consist of four members—though their existence remains highly debated. Here’s what’s claimed about each:
🎹 Gabe Farrow – Singer & Mellotron Player
- Described as the band’s emotional core, crafting haunting vocals and vintage keyboard textures.
- Allegedly formed the group in a “sweaty bungalow in California.”
- No verified social media or interviews exist under this name.
🎸 Lennie West – Guitarist
- Said to be responsible for the band’s shimmering tremolo and psychedelic guitar work.
- Often compared to David Gilmour in style.
- No public appearances or online presence confirmed.
🎛️ Milo Rains – Keyboardist & Synth Alchemist
- Credited with creating the band’s layered synth soundscapes.
- Described as a “bassist-synth alchemist” in some bios.
- No known background or personal details available.
🥁 Orion “Rio” Del Mar – Drummer
- Portrayed as a free-spirited percussionist with a minimalist, ambient style.
- No live footage or verified accounts tied to this name.
Despite these bios, none of the members have been independently verified, and their photos appear to be AI-generated A B. Some outlets have labeled the band an “art hoax” created using AI tools like Suno C D, while others report the band’s denial of these claims A. The mystery is part of their allure—but also fuels skepticism.
Conclusion
Some people are not fans of AI based art, but I see it as yet another tool in an artists tool bag. Like it or not, it’s here to stay, so it’s good to at least understand what it is capable of.
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