Effective period / Period of releases: 2022

Members: Jonathan Verstrepen

A collage of 80’s Goth rock, new wave and electronic music with a solid drum machine. Dark, melancholic guitars and synths with a strong 80’s Goth rock and new wave vibe. Music that drags you into a dense and dark mist. But as comforting as a velvet blanket to your melancholic soul.

Velvet Mist is a Belgian New Wave / Goth Rock band that emerged late 2020 from a collective quest by Jonathan Verstrepen and Anton Mergaerts to find a melancholic sound
Inspired by the dark sound from the 80s, notably by legendary groups like ‘Sisters of Mercy’, ‘The Cure’ and ‘The Cult’ they achieve a dark but danceable atmosphere with a contemporary and fresh approach.
Their first EP ‘Velvet Mist - Visitation’ takes you along on a Goth Rock/New Wave vibe with their cold synth melodies rhythmic drums and deep vocals. Which results in brutally effective melancholy.
Lyrically inspired by dark thoughts and tender touches. Twists of mind, feelings and moments we all experience from time to time, yet so few dare to expose them for the world to see.”
For the fans of: The Cure, Sisters Of Mercy, 2 Belgen, OMD

VELVET MIST about Velvet Mist - Visitation
Jonathan started experimenting with drum computers and synthesisers. This led to the birth of four differing, yet convergent tracks. Anton’s lyrics and vocal performance tied in seamlessly with Jonathan’s instrumentals, the product of the recordings that followed were beyond expectation. A nod to the past in ways of today. This is only the first wave.. More soon!