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‘every time you hit play on a Velvet Bloom song you always know that you’re going to be enchanted and this upload does not disappoint. Maddy’s vocals are undeniably sweet and the stripped back nature of ‘Miles Away’ really allows for the these to shine through!’ – Anika Luna, Triple J Unearthed

‘There is a jazzy soul inflection to her voice – exhibiting an astonishing range that appears to have no limitations. Emotions bleed through every note as a synth bed slowly rises beneath the surface, buoyant and dappling.’ – Arun Kendall, Backseat Mafia 

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Premiered by CLIPPED. TV at St Kilda Film Festival last week, Naarm/Melbourne based song seamstress Velvet Bloom releases a scenic seaside visual from House of Vera Productions to accompany latest single ‘Miles Away’, the first taste of upcoming acoustic EP ‘Where You Are’. Equipped with her silky vocals and candid creativity, the new single ‘Miles Away’ is the first taste from the upcoming EP slated for release on Friday 30 June via C.W. Records. This July, Velvet Bloom will be joined by Hobart based musician and EP guest vocalist Jay Jarome for a tour across Victoria and Tasmania.

Miles Away’ touches on the hardship of navigating long distance relationships; the unspoken wistful words revealed through Herbert’s lyrics and a space that exists effortlessly amongst the gentle instrumentation, accompanied by a dreamy visual produced and filmed by House of Vera Productions. “We opted for a more naturalistic approach, deciding to lean away from a linear narrative and focus more on the environment and aesthetic of both the location and the costume. It was really nice to work with Maddy and Alex, who were open to any suggestions we had and made the whole process smooth. The location and Maddy’s amazing wardrobe choice allowed us to explore with dichotic colors and experimental framing in ways that was exciting and new”  – House of Vera

Mastered by Joe Carra of Crystal Mastering, Velvet Bloom’s upcoming EP ‘Where You Are’ is a collection of dreamy songwriting amidst rhythms and resolutions that span across the trio of featured tracks. Always profound and reflective, the lyrics meander through themes of love, loss, grief, and more. As ‘Miles Away’ opens the EP with its message of longing and yearning for closeness, ‘Goodbye’ is a letter in song form for Maddy Herbert’s father, holding space for her farewell and closure from his passing, and closing title track ‘Where You Are’ features Tasmanian songwriter Jay Jarome for a heartfelt duet.

With an ability to warm an entire room no matter where you are standing, a ray of sunshine that bursts from the vocals of Velvet Bloom’s Maddy Herbert, it is no wonder that they have captured audiences across Australia, with a 2022 tour through VIC, NSW, QLD, ACT and TAS, with sold out shows at Lazy Bones (NSW) and The Night Cat (VIC), appearances on ABC’s Spicks and Specks, The National Gallery of Victoria, Loch Hart Music Festival and Tanglewood, and a national tour with WA indie-rockers Great Gable. Now Velvet Bloom embarks on a Victorian and Tasmanian tour alongside Jay Jerome, with dates in the Grampians, Mornington Peninsula, Hobart, Melbourne, and more.

Get ready to melt in the magic and moments of Velvet Bloom’s live shows this July.

‘Miles Away’ out now via C.W. Records

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Tour Dates

Saturday 8 July
Paper Scissors Rock, Grampians, VIC
FREE ENTRY

Friday 14 July
Gods Bandroom, Mornington, VIC

Saturday 15 July
Cactus Room, Thornbury, VIC

Friday 21 July
Live at The Warf, Ulverstone, TAS

Friday 22 July
Simple Cider, Hobart, TAS

Sunday 23 July
Pablos Cocktails & Dreams, Hobart, TAS

Tickets via Velvet Bloom

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Miles Away
Credits

Vocals: Maddy Herbert
Guitars & Synths: Alex Marko
 Producers: Maddy Herbert & Alex Marko
Recording Engineer: Alex Marko
Mixing Engineer: Alex Marko
Mastering: Joe Carra of Crystal Mastering

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‘Miles Away’
Video Credits

A House of Vera Production
Starring: Maddy Herbert + Alex Marko of Velvet Bloom
Director: Anna Champion + Zinnia Scarlett + Maddy Herbert
Producer: Anna Champion
Director of Photography: Zinnia Scarlett
Wardrobe: Anna Cordell
Editor: Ginger Woolley
Colour Grade: Harry Quig
B-Cam Operator & BTS: Rachel Kemp
1AC and Gaffer: Ruairi Walsh

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