In indie music sphere, VELIKA VELIKA is a new solo project that adds a vibrant sonic offering to the scene. UK-based Benjamin Davies is the musician behind the moniker, who took a new creative path when h found himself at a crossroads in late 2022.
Unemployed in the musical world, he unearthed his teenage demos, reflecting a time when he had no inkling of recording techniques. However, with determination and a thirst for creative exploration, he embarked on a journey of reimagining his songs with the expertise of talented producers and mixers.
Armed with endless creativity and multi-instrumentalist talents, he plays everything himself, laying down vocals, bass and guitars on his music. Wide diverse influence drawn from artists such as Beck, Sufjan, The Paranoyds, Metric, Jack White, Everything Everything and Miike Snow, he’s now crafting the latest chapter of his artistic vision via a strong DIY ethos.
Last May he unveiled the new VELIKA VELIKA moniker, releasing his debut single “SEES THE SUN.” Now he’s back with the follow up, bringing us his brand new sophomore single titled “COMING. GOING.”
Serving up a bold sound of garage rock with blues inflections, infused with subtly catchy hooks and wrapped in a punk aesthetic, “COMING. GOING.” sees VELIKA VELIKA go from strength to strength as he continues to roll out his original sound. Recorded in part at his home, with the rest captured at Nottingham’s JT SOAR, the track is formed by punching drums that inject uptempo energy and gritty acoustic guitar riffs run through various distorted bass amps to create a fuzzy vibe.
Lyrically, the song takes aim at a person who thinks they’ve finally reached high levels of desirability, though, blinded by their own delusion, the opposite is true. With “COMING. GOING.,” VELIKA VELIKA cuts a raucous two and a half minute blast of modern rock with an alternative edge, showcasing his originality and sonic flair.
Listen to COMING. GOING. below
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