The Velvoids

**The Velvoids** are an experimental rock band formed in Athens, Greece, in 2003, with a sound blending shoegaze, psychedelic rock, and dream pop. Originally starting as a two-piece, the band evolved through multiple lineup changes over the years, including a period as a duo and later re-forming as a four-piece. Members include Dorah (drums, percussion), Yorgos Elàson (multi-instrumentalist, bass), George Sapuntzis (guitar, pedals), and Vice (vocals, guitars), with each member contributing diverse musical backgrounds—from classical piano to bouzouki and avant-garde production. Known for improvisational energy and lush soundscapes, they’ve shared stages with acts like The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Black Lips, and Marky Ramone, and released albums in DIY fashion, including *Mother* (2020) and *Don’t Die Young* (2025), often recorded at home, like their lockdown-era tracks.

Their latest work, including singles like *Lying On A Terrace* (2024) and *While You Shine* (2023), highlights a mix of muted percussion, ethereal vocals, and layered guitars, showcasing their two-decade commitment to sonic experimentation. The band’s current lineup emphasizes collaborative chemistry, with recent albums built around spontaneous home recordings and a shared love for bending genres.

: (https://rgm.press/rgm-introducing-we-interview-greek-band-the-velvoids/interview/)

: (https://www.mesmerized.io/the-velvoids-in-conversation/)

: (https://dopecausewesaid.com/dope-features/interview-the-velvoids-discuss-their-latest-single-while-you-shine)

: (https://glidemagazine.com/302662/listen-the-velvoids-employ-gentle-melodies-to-create-psychedelic-ambiance-on-lying-on-a-terrace/)

: (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vlIqV5DOv8sAFzbTpWQj4)

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The Velvoids are an experimental rock band formed in Athens, Greece, in 2003, with a sound blending shoegaze, psychedelic rock, and dream pop. Originally starting as a two-piece, the band evolved through multiple lineup changes over the years, including a period as a duo and later re-forming as a four-piece. Members include Dorah (drums, percussion), Yorgos Elàson (multi-instrumentalist, bass), George Sapuntzis (guitar, pedals), and Vice (vocals, guitars), with each member contributing diverse musical backgrounds—from classical piano to bouzouki and avant-garde production. Known for improvisational energy and lush soundscapes, they’ve shared stages with acts like The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Black Lips, and Marky Ramone, and released albums in DIY fashion, including *Mother* (2020) and *Don’t Die Young* (2025), often recorded at home, like their lockdown-era tracks.

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