The Veldt Release Lost ‘Debut’ Album ‘Illuminated 1989’
Kindred cousins with shoegaze pioneers Cocteau Twins since the late 1980s, American rock band The Veldt just released their shelved debut album ‘Illuminated 1989’ on Little Cloud Records.
Rock and roll takes on many forms, from guitar rock to synthpop. Even Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk are in the hall of fame now.
Kindred cousins with shoegaze pioneers Cocteau Twins since the late 1980s, American rock band The Veldt just released their shelved debut album ‘Illuminated 1989’ on Little Cloud Records.
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