Biography
Veda Rays are a Brooklyn-based alt. rock band comprised of James Stark, Maria Joanna Bohemia, and Jason Gates. Their style began as a modern extension of traditional forms of dream pop, shoegaze & post punk. The group has since developed a unique voice through several years of steadfast experimentation whilst filing through the ranks of the Brooklyn DIY scene. Analog synths, treated samples, and other varied electronic elements add an atmospheric richness. The orchestral flourishes and texturally nuanced sonics oft times broaden the scope unto sprawling heights or tighten the focus down to minimal depths. The lyrics and imagery often explore liminal spaces of abstraction and surreality, channeling subconscious impulses reacting to the present moment.
Citing influences ranging from Roxy Music and Magazine to The Chameleons and early REM, the band's arty milieu is deeply informed by 70's glam and 80's post-punk. This, along with a penchant for minor-key melodies, dream-like atmosphere and all things noir, makes for something alluring. The band has been featured on such notable sites as Post-punk.com, DIY mag, Impose, Popmatters, My Old Kentucky Blog, Death and Taxes, Largehearted Boy, Consequence Of Sound, Sonicscoop.com, The Big Takeover, and many others. Comparisons by various journalists have included bands such as Deerhunter, Spacemen 3, Pulp, The Walkmen, New Order, Echo & The Bunnymen, and more.
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