Rock/Review Lost Velvet - Endless

Lost Velvet drifts through a haunting ’90s dreamscape where shoegaze, grunge, and dark dream pop collide. UK duo Robert Butcher (multi-instrumentalist) and Melissa Morris (vocals) craft cinematic textures, layered guitars, and hazy dual vocals to create music that feels pulled from a forgotten film reel.

The UK duo Lost Velvet creates a sound that is both intimate and dramatic with their debut EP “Endless.” It is a fusion of grunge, post-rock, and dream-pop that conjures the moody spirit of the '90s while forging a unique sound all its own. The band, which consists of vocalist Melissa Morris and multi-instrumentalist Robert Butcher, tackles emotional surrender, nostalgia, and frail hope throughout its five compositions, which include three singles and two acoustic reimaginings.

“Make It Alright,” the EP's centerpiece, brings the project to a subdued finish. The moment when vulnerability becomes acceptance is captured by the duo's ethereal harmonies, hypnotic percussion, and brooding guitars. A gentle, slow-burning crescendo that reverberates long after the final note fades, this song has a cathartic quality. The tone was established by earlier singles “Endless” and “Wasted,” which combined melodic purity with ominous atmospherics, resembling bits of a dream recalled at daylight.

“Endless” is a production that thrives on contrast: delicate acoustics meet walls of reverb, and Melissa's eerie voice pierces Robert's expansive arrangements. The two produce a symbiotic balance that echoes the emotional pull and push of human connection and feels both personal and universal.

“Endless” is a coherent and powerful declaration of intent for a debut. It's reflective but cinematic, melancholy without being depressing. Lost Velvet creates stories, textures, and moods that are more than just music. They have unveiled “Endless,” a stunningly eerie opening chapter that foreshadows much more to come.