Music Break: Velvet Starlings “Sold Down The River”

Velvet Starlings is Christian Gisborne a 15 year-old indie rock singer/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist.  He is known for a powerful 60s era Eric Burdon influenced vocal style combined with a commanding stage presence.  Velvet Starling’s unique performance style has invited media and industry insider comparisons to Jack White, Cage The Elephant, Alex Turner and Ty Segal.  Grisborne’s early musical influences were The Beatles, The Who, The Doors, The Kinks and the Rolling Stones which is apparent in his music.

Already making a name for himself at such a young age, Velvet Starlings has garnered attention from Los Angeles powerhouse KROQ as well as Sirius XM.  His fusion of gritty garage blues coupled with Brit inspired rock has led to high profile festival bookings including SXSW and Summerfest Milwaukee.

Velvet Starlings’ long awaited self-titled EP on Sound x 3 Records is set for release Fall 2018 and is co written by producer Roger Gisborne and mastered by Brian Lucey Cage The Elephant, Artic Monkeys, Beck, Black Keys.  The six track EP kicks off with leading single and video, “If Life Ain’t Getting You High”.  The single features vintage guitar sounds, driving drums and hard hitting rock vocals.  With introspective lyricism detailing living in the moment, “If Life Ain’t Getting You High” is an anthem for the youth of today.  Second single, “Sold Down The River” showcases soulful Hammond B3 organ, gritty guitars and raw blues inspired vocals.

With captivating rock vocals, introspective songwriting and vintage styling, Velvet Starlings is an artist on the rise.

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