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Alternative

D.C.

Velocity Girl

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About Velocity Girl

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Hometown
Washington, D.C.
Born
1989
Genre
Alternative

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Marrying the feedback-drenched sonic assault of the British shoegazer scene with the melodic immediacy of classic pop, Velocity Girl emerged as one of the more acclaimed indie rock bands of the early '90s. The group made waves in independent circles throughout their brief run, releasing three records with Sub Pop that helped set the standard for a certain sect of tuneful, guitar-friendly fare that sprouted after college rock and was a little less forceful than the aggressive indie acts that crossed over to mainstream success. Velocity Girl broke up in 1996 after the release of their third album, Gilded Stars and Zealous Hearts, but they cast a long shadow, influencing many acts that followed. They re-formed for a few reunion shows in 2023, and a reissue campaign began around the same time, with an expanded, remixed edition of their 1993 debut Copacetic being released in 2024 as UltraCopacetic.

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