UK Debut Performance Set for 28 July at Forty Watt Club
New York, NY - When Marlon Wurmitzer, the mastermind behind the critically-acclaimed electronic-synth pop band Velvet Code, packed up his apartment in New York City and decided to jump over the pond to London, England, he didn't think his move to the UK would have been as creatively stimulating as it has been. Just a few months into his new transatlantic residency, Marlon has already put together his new band and even scheduled his debut performance for 28 July at The Forty Watt Club (150 Brick Lane, London). Tickets for the show can be ordered in advance here: http://tinyurl.com/vcode-tix.
Velvet Code's debut release Black.Blue.Blind. was met with critical acclaim and garnered great supporting slots for bands like Mindless Self Indulgence and Nitzer Ebb, among many others. UK's Sphere Magazine opines, "There are not many bands nowadays that can balance rock hard instrumentation with uplifting electro-pop melodies and a punk attitude like Velvet Code." Alternavox chimes in "Velvet Code is more than just a band, it’s a feeling, an energy wrapped up in an electro synth-rock candy wrapper. A perfect blend of retro beats with the relevance of today and the tenacity of tomorrow."
Winner of the "Dance/Electronica - Song" at The 8th Annual Independent Music Awards for the song "Say You Love Me", Velvet Code started out in NYC in 2005 when Marlon moved out of his native Toronto and decided to start a band. Working with legendary producer Mark Saunders (Shiny Toy Guns, Erasure, The Cure), they crafted the synth-infused pop album Black.Blue.Blind. "Mark is the 'golden ears' and 'king' of mixing synth music," says Marlon of the experience. "I couldn’t have chosen a better producer to work with on this album." Fueled by a great understanding of pop melodicism and a well-tuned ear for electronic pyrotechnics, is packed with tracks like the bombastic opener, "Say You Love Me", the immediately infectious "I'll Follow You", and atmospheric and shimmery ballad "I Never Want to Feel." As Marlon explains of the sound of his music, "Think Pink who wants to look like Lady GaGa but wants to dance with Freddie Mercury and run with The Killers."
Velvet Code is currently working on new music with Swedish hitmaker Peter Boström (A-teens, DaBuzz, Alcazar).
Listen to more music here: http://www.myspace.com/velvetcodeband
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