This February The Velveteers return to the UK for seven shows in some of the best-loved small venues in the country!

Hailing from Colorado, their sound is big, fuzzy, heavy and psychedelic with two drummers playing on a conjoined kit with homemade set pieces, heart-shaped kick drums and glamorous costumes. They’ve opened for Guns N’ Roses and Smashing Pumpkins, and are signed to Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys label Easy Eye Sound, who produced their terrific second album A Million Knives. Released on Valentine’s Day 2025, the record moves between huge, crunching riffs and beautiful acoustic heartbreak, and every single track is memorable and catchy easily ranking as one of our favourite alternative rock releases of the year.

Demi Demitro’s baritone guitar is tuned to a C standard, pushed through growling fuzz and octave pedals to sound like a guitar and a bass at the same time. Meanwhile the two drummers share one conjoined kit to provide a deep rumble where the bass would normally sit. Known for their wildly sweaty shows, The Velveteers have been one of our top tips for a while. Now that they’re finally bringing the Child of the Universe tour to the UK, we had to catch up with the band to find out more:

We’re thrilled to be welcoming you back to the UK! Do you have any memories of your last trip here?

What are you most looking forward to on this tour?

How would you describe your sound and your live show to someone new?

Baby is an extremely capable drummer single-handedly, so can you explain to us why having two drummers is so essential?

We’re always seeing wild footage of Baby climbing all over the drum kit. Have their ever been any serious mishaps?

A Million Knives is stacked with great riffs from start to finish. What are some of your favourites on the album, and what are some of your favourite riffs of all time?

Which songs of yours have become live favourites and why?

Would you rather be playing a massive arena show warming up for Guns N’ Roses, or playing a 150 capacity venue in a seaside town?

Is there any new material in the works?

What is the ultimate goal of The Velveteers?