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(2002 – 2004, 2005 – present)
The Veils (formed in 2002) are a New Zealand band based in London, fronted by Finn Andrews. Their sound has been compared to artists as diverse as Jeff Buckley, The Birthday Party, The Smiths, and Joy Division. Their live shows have become famed for their emotional intensity and Finn’s often scarily possessed stage presence.
They released their debut album, The Runaway Found, in Spain late in 2003. The first single from the album, Lavinia, was released through Rough Trade on November 24, 2003. They released the album globally in January 2004 with a different track listing. It went gold worldwide the following year.
The original lineup of The Veils (which included Oli Drake, Ben Woollacott and Adam Kinsella) disbanded in late 2004, and Andrews returned to New Zealand in order to find a new lineup. He spent the New Zealand summer rehearsing with high school classmates Liam Gerrard (keyboards) and Sophia Burn (bass), and the trio returned to London early 2005. There they got connected to Dan Raishbrook (Guitar) and Henning Dietz (drums). However Liam Gerrard left the band half way into their American tour in 2007.
The group recorded their second album Nux Vomica at Underbelly Studios in Los Angeles, with producer Nick Launay, and the album was released September 18, 2006. The album features string arrangements by ex-Lounge Lizard and long time Lou Reed collaborator Jane Scarpontoni. Nux Vomica featured on 9 critics’ Best Of The Year lists in 2006.
They released their debut album, The Runaway Found, in Spain late in 2003. The first single from the album, Lavinia, was released through Rough Trade on November 24, 2003. They released the album globally in January 2004 with a different track listing. It went gold worldwide the following year.
The original lineup of The Veils (which included Oli Drake, Ben Woollacott and Adam Kinsella) disbanded in late 2004, and Andrews returned to New Zealand in order to find a new lineup. He spent the New Zealand summer rehearsing with high school classmates Liam Gerrard (keyboards) and Sophia Burn (bass), and the trio returned to London early 2005. There they got connected to Dan Raishbrook (Guitar) and Henning Dietz (drums). However Liam Gerrard left the band half way into their American tour in 2007.
The group recorded their second album Nux Vomica at Underbelly Studios in Los Angeles, with producer Nick Launay, and the album was released September 18, 2006. The album features string arrangements by ex-Lounge Lizard and long time Lou Reed collaborator Jane Scarpontoni. Nux Vomica featured on 9 critics’ Best Of The Year lists in 2006.
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isssssa wrote:
moooooore heeeeat thaaaaan liiiiight paramparaaaam <3
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f1yb0y wrote:
simply class!
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Summerlr wrote:
Anyone have a setlist for the NZ tour?
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THE--DOYLE wrote:
Here here Weeman
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Weemen_burger wrote:
Much Love, The Veils. Wellington show was above and beyond.
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greysky wrote:
honey it ain't hard to lose your grip in the midst of all of this, but it ain't far to fall. It's not far at all.
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Summerlr wrote:
Finn played The Wild son in Queenstown also. Very cool! Almost didn't play it. He said he could play something else but our cheers made sure he did. Such a good live act! Go see if you can!
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higginst wrote:
Finn played The Wild Son tonight, for that he gets my eternal respect.
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cruncho wrote:
hey all! check out www.posse.com/store/cruncho, you can buy cheap tix 2 the veils' gigs there! and please spread the word too thanks!
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timberford wrote:
Hear "The Letter" in full here... http://odetothebigsea.posterous.com/the-veils-sun-gangs
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grifyn wrote:
mhetrick - what you said. Killed by the Boom is fantastic.
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mhetrick wrote:
KILLED BY THE BOOM
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mhetrick wrote:
I was skeptical but this band has some awesome music
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lotus-kid wrote:
http://lotuskidd.deviantart.com/art/Portrait-of-Finn-Andrews-137509834 who is into art? raise your hands!
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alenewport wrote:
The House She Lived In :( it's sooooooooo sad
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CreepingElm wrote:
How can I love you even more?
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estherplumb wrote:
I do love the albums and live shows of this band as much as any of my favorite jazz, blues, folk or punk rock 'old timers'....Unbelievable (for me, who love old timers...)!
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mufa3810 wrote:
My Favorite song it "Lavinia" :)
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Imlikemarly wrote:
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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taylorfax wrote:
Fantastic band.
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Jan
15
Big Day Out 2010
Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 209 attendees
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Feb
10
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Handelsbeurs, Gent, Ghent, Belgium
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| 7 attendees
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Feb
11
The Veils
Muziekodroom, Hasselt, Belgium
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| 2 attendees
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11 Oct 2009 | from theveils.com/
Tickets for all the shows go on sale on Monday from eventfinder.
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Mieksy, G33-N4H, Stephaniecooks and 1 other person added The Veils to their libraries. 6 hours ago
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bud__spencer wrote about The Veils – The Runaway Found in My Favourite Records of the decade!. yesterday morning
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bud__spencer wrote about The Veils in My Favourite Records of the decade!. yesterday morning
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watermellen16 and momo37 added The Veils to their libraries. yesterday morning
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underthestars66 tagged The Veils with alternative and indie. Saturday afternoon
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yxsarvik wrote about The Veils in In Spotlight - Finn Andrews. Friday morning
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JazzyB03, OnlySpinning and richrand added The Veils to their libraries. Thursday evening
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muziekodroom added The Veils to the lineup of The Veils at Muziekodroom. Thursday afternoon
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