Apr 2, 2024 Music “Sing the Song” by The Rocky Valentines The apple doesn’t fall too far from the musical tree in this single from Charles Martin, son of Starflyer 59’s Jason Martin.
Feb 5, 2024 Music “Japan” by Slow Salvation The dream pop duo returns with a new single filled with languorous guitars and vocals.
Nov 3, 2023 Music “Holly on the Bough” by Ronnie Martin Ronnie Martin returns with another sleigh-load of synthesizer sounds for the Yuletide season.
Oct 31, 2023 Music Eyes in the Water by Fine China (Review) The Arizona outfit expands upon their ’80s-influenced sound with ambient interludes and less conventional arrangements.
Oct 7, 2023 Music “Breathtaker” by Fine China The Phoenix-based indie-pop legends have announced a new EP; listen to the first single.
Aug 29, 2023 Music Here We Lie by Slow Salvation (Review) One of Velvet Blue Music’s dreamiest releases to date. Which, given the label’s extensive catalog, is saying something.
Jul 7, 2023 Music “Wayfaring Stranger” by LN Gary Murray’s own recent losses imbue his cover of the folk classic with some added emotional heft.
Jun 30, 2023 Music “Decay” by Slow Salvation Velvet Blue Music’s upcoming release looks to be one of their dreamiest yet. Oh, and they’ve started a ‘zine.
Nov 8, 2022 Music “Lost Christmas Night” by Ronnie Martin Synthmeister Martin returns with a dreamy new single from his upcoming Christmas album.
Aug 5, 2022 Music LN’s Monkeys & Spoons Is a Masterpiece of Mood and Atmosphere (Review) LN’s first album in almost a decade uses haunting lyrics and arrangements to explore loss and sorrow.
Jul 29, 2022 Music “So You May Find Me When I’m Lost” by LN The first new music from LN in almost a decade is stark, haunting, and excellent.
Jul 9, 2022 Music Trees At Night by Fine China (Review) Those expecting more pouty ’80s-esque pop may be disappointed, but for the more atmospherically minded, it’s pure, shimmering bliss.
May 25, 2022 Music “In Even Strokes” by Golf Slang The Luxury guitarist goes solo with a batch of moody, synth-driven songs.
Aug 24, 2021 Music “Sunrise” by Starflyer 59 The third single from the band’s next album, due out this October.
May 14, 2021 Music Tales by Morella’s Forest (Review) After three decades, the long-lost album from Ronnie and Jason Martin’s (Joy Electric, Starflyer 59) first band has finally been released.
Apr 11, 2021 Opus News New Subscriber Playlist: “The Bluest of Velvets” Subscribers can listen to a celebration of all things Velvet Blue Music.
Jan 4, 2021 Music “Norte” by Adiós Cometa The Costa Rican dreampop band is the latest member of the Velvet Blue Music family.
Oct 28, 2020 Music Velvet Blue Music Comes to Bandcamp Now it’s even easier to buy music from awesome artists like Lee Bozeman, Fine China, LN, Map, and Starflyer 59.
Jun 19, 2020 Music Miami by Starflyer 59 (Review) Starflyer 59 returns with another solid collection of songs.
Mar 27, 2020 Music “Trees at Night” by Fine China The band’s latest single enhances their elegant ’80s-influenced songwriting with new age ambience.