The Velveteers

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The Velveteers
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Demi Demitro from The Velveteers performing at Westword Music Showcase 2017
Background information
Origin Boulder, Colorado, United States
Genres
Years active2014 (2014)–present
Labels Easy Eye Sound
MembersDemi Demitro
Baby Pottersmith
Johnny Fig
Website thevelveteers.com

The Velveteers are an American rock band from Boulder, Colorado. [1] They have opened for Guns N' Roses, Smashing Pumpkins, [2] Greta Van Fleet, and have toured with the Black Keys. [3] The band is notable for its unconventional configuration, featuring two drummers who perform simultaneously, as well as for its association with producer Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys. [4] [5]

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History

The Velveteers were formed as a duo in 2014 in Boulder, Colorado, when lead vocalist and guitarist Demi Demitro met Baby Pottersmith at a local concert. They were 15 and 16 years old at the time, respectively. [6] Drummer Jonny Fig, who was also active in the Colorado DIY music scene, joined the band in 2020. [7]

Before releasing their debut studio album Nightmare Daydream in 2021, the band issued several independent recordings, including four singles—“Death Hex,” “This Love Lasted,” “Lean Woman Blues” (a T. Rex cover) and “Tale of the Bad Seed”—and one self-titled EP, The Velveteers. [8] [9] [10] [11]

Nightmare Daydream was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys. [12] The recording process focused on live sound, with minimal overdubs. [5] It was released on October 8, 2021, through Easy Eye Sound. The lead single, "Charmer And The Snake", helped establish the band’s presence in the national rock scene. [13]

On February 14, 2025, The Velveteers released their sophomore album, A Million Knives, which was recorded in Nashville, again with Auerbach as producer. [2] [3]

Musical style and influences

The Velveteers' music is rooted in garage rock and alternative rock, drawing on punk and glam rock influences while emphasizing raw, live performance energy. [4] Their sound is characterized by heavy fuzzed guitar tones, driving rhythms, and an unconventional dual-drummer configuration that replaces the traditional bass role. [5]

The band has cited a preference for capturing performances live in the studio, minimizing overdubs in order to preserve spontaneity and intensity, an approach that has been central to their recordings with producer Dan Auerbach. [5]

Discography

Singles

EPs

Albums

References

  1. ↑ Venegas, Andrew (October 14, 2021). "The Velveteers Talk Nightmare Daydream and Everything In Between". 303 Magazine. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Rogers, Jack (January 16, 2025). "The Velveteers, 'A Million Knives', The Album Story" . Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Izzy Cihak (July 13, 2025). "The Velveteers: "We always just like to give everything when we're onstage." (8/7 at MilkBoy)". Philthy Mag. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Wildest Dreams: Why The Velveteers' time is now". Kerrang!. October 4, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Wolff, Kurt (November 23, 2021). "The Velveteers talk about their creative process, Dan Auerbach, and the Yin and Yang of their album 'Nightmare Daydream'" . Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  6. ↑ "INTERVIEW: The Velveteers". October 19, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ "The Velveteers'". November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  8. 1 2 "The Velveteers Release Debut Single "Death Hex" on Eve of First Tour". September 12, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "The Velveteers- This Love Lasted Video". June 28, 2017. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  10. 1 2 "THE VELVETEERS Release New Single 'Tale Of The Bad Seed' With Hypnotic Music Video". September 2, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  11. 1 2 "The Velveteers Have the "Lean Woman Blues"". July 30, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  12. ↑ "The Velveteers Are Back With a Highly Anticipated Album-Release Show at the Hi-Dive" . Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  13. ↑ Allen, Gabe (November 15, 2021). "The Velveteers: Nightmare Dream-Team Graduates from the Garage" . Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  14. ↑ Mescher, Daniel (February 12, 2018). "The Velveteers Create Ferocious Garage Rock On Debut EP". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Who The Heck Are The Velveteers?". Riot Fest. August 3, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Velveteers at Odell Brewery Small Batch Festival 2022". Colorado Sound. May 20, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  17. ↑ Katie Tymochenko (October 8, 2021). "The Velveteers Release Debut Album on Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound". Music Existence. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  18. ↑ "The Velveteers - "A Million Knives" Album Review". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  19. ↑ "The Velveteers Unleash New Album A Million Knives - a "Poison-Tongued, Anti-Misogynistic Retribution" (Paste) - Out Now via Easy Eye Sound". Concord. February 14, 2025. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  20. ↑ Justice Petersen (February 13, 2025). "ALBUM REVIEW: The Velveteers - A Million Knives". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
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