The Veldt: Afro-Shoegaze Pioneers

Interference Series is proud to present the legendary band from Raleigh North Carolina, The Veldt.

“The Veldt were formed in 1986 by Raleigh, North Carolina natives Daniel Chavis (vocals, guitars) and Danny Chavis (guitars), identical twin brothers who had been playing in different bands. Martin Levi (drums) and Joe Boyle (bass) joined later. The quartet’s mix of styles was not warmly received in the frat-party circuit, but signed them, and an album was recorded with ‘ as producer.
A soul-powered shoegaze band that was dream pop at its core yet just as able to dish out driving riffs and battering drums, the Veldt were misunderstood from the beginning. Led by identical twins who were proud to cite the likes of and among their inspirations, the Veldt would have stood out in any U.S. scene.”