Love Crushed Velvet
Love Crushed Velvet is a rock band from New York City, New York.
Lead singer and songwriter A.L.X. began collaborating with drummer Thommy Price in 2008. Jimi Bones joined as lead guitarist, and Enzo Penizzotto was the primary bass player on what became the band's self-titled debut album. The album was recorded at Shabby Road Studio and Kingsland Recording in Brooklyn, NY, and in the studio of Brian McGee, also in New York. British producer and engineer Dave Bascombe mixed the album, which was officially released in the U.S. on July 12, 2011.
The band's lineup varies for live performances, with A.L.X. being the key consistent member. Keyboardist Linda Leseman has played with A.L.X. in New York since May 2010, and 2011 performances have included drummers and Massimo "Max" Majorana and guitarist Jay Stone, who has been a long-time songwriting partner of A.L.X. Bass players Drew Mortali and Darren Korb, both of whom were featured on the record, have also performed live with the band.
In early 2011, the song "Letter", remixed by DJ Asha and 2 a.m., became a viral hit on electronic music blogs. In July of the same year, "Goodbye Goldblatt" was added to the game Rock Band 3.
Discography
Love Crushed VelvetDelusions
Firefly: The Pilbara Anthems
Souls and the Barren Heart
''Ping Pong in the Bunker''