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„Best band in Austria“ Ronnie Vanucci/ The Killers
Located somewhere between Californian beach vibes, the docks of Liverpool and a rehearsal space in Vienna, this is airy, melodic and effortless guitar pop with attention to detail. derstandard.at, aus "Best of 2005 von Christian Schachinger", Austria
Everything good pop music is made of, you'll find here: Lush choruses, deep sorrow, desire, rich harmonies, rough beats, and pumping, discofriendly basslines – the sound is flawless, as is the performance. Kurier, Austria
There are not many indiepop bands from Austria who have managed to make a name for themselves across their country's borders. With occasionally playful guitars, driving bass and drums, a violin, a trumpet and melodious keyboard lines, Velojet create their own catchy, coherent indie pop sound. musikexpress.de, Germany
The band, fronted by Rene Mühlberger have an instinct for great Pop hits. Watch this space! intro.de, Germany
Their belief in the perfect popsong is unclouded, their Britpop-inspired guitar sound is timeless, well crafted and more compelling than ever. Die Presse, Austria
With their third album, Velojet has grown up, they are darker, and better. Pop at its best! SLAM, 9 von 10 Punkten, D
Indierock, straight but luscious, exuberant but crystal clear. If Velojet were a British band, they'd have been hyped to death as the "next big thing" by now. Melodie & Rhythmus, D
With their third studio album, the quartet from Steyr has created a highly melodious and melancholic piece of indie pop, which should make them known also beyond Austria's borders. elektrolurch.com, Germany
Sunny samba major sevenths, harmonies as clear as a bell, all combined with the punch of a rock band with a healthy dose of sophisticated retro rock: everything for the sake of the song, all of which are a pure joy. Profil
Velojet, on the other hand, deliver lyrics with just the right amount of optimism to make these sunny pop melodies truly shine. Now!
In Velojet we finally have another Austrian band that has what it takes to break through to an international audience. the gap
And - we have to say - Marlene Lacherstorfer is one of the coolest bassists we've seen since Kim Deal. derStandard.at/Jahrescharts 2007
Wonderful guitar music with ear-catching bass lines and mixed male/female vocals. Melodic power pop with catchy choruses and lyrics in English. A really incredible Album! Westzeit, D
"Dance the last dance/Let's give up the defence" - which is exactly what you should do as soon as you hear Velojet. Even if you don't let down your guard, they'll catch you sooner or later anyway. motor.de
We cannot recommend this record of euphoric power pop highly enough. "This Quiet Town," Velojet's second album consists of twelve songs of pure pop bliss. motor.de
There has been a recent wave of interesting new acts out of Austria and Velojet are one of the forerunners. gaesteliste.de
Velojet deliver their music with a confident nonchalance that we've previously only heard in the world of Austrian pop from the highly-praised Naked Lunch. Velojet are clearly their peers. Rating: excellent. web.de
Insgesamt hätte sich "Heavy Gold" in jedem Abschnitt der Musikgeschichte, in dem Wert auf sorgfältigen Songaufbau gelegt wurde,
gut gemacht. Der Standard
For those that appreciate the craft of songwriting, "Heavy Gold" has a timeless quality. Der Standard
The songs are of high quality, as we have come to expect from this quartet, though this time with a twist of melancholy...Here they've mastered new territories without losing any of their strengths: great record. Now
Arranged, performed and produced with great diversity, deftly navigating genres like new wave, Americana and soft rock without deteriorating into noise. "A Hole Under Your Feet" could pass for an Oasis number...Cool! **** Westzeit, Germany
"Heavy Gold & the Great Return of the Stereo Chorus" is entertainment at its best and has the potential to become a huge hit in the indie world. Legacy Magazine, 12/15 rating, Germany
In their more experimental moments, with songs like "Don't Lose Your Head," and with the album intro, Velojet are reminiscent of that pop wunderkind from Mannheim Konstantin Gropper AKA Get Well Soon. sallys.net, Germany
This Vienna-based quartet, originally from Steyr, Austria, charms us with this melodic yet melancholic indie-pop album that will undoubtedly lead them to success far beyond the borders of Austria. elektrolurch.com, Germany
Indie pop to warm your heart. Just listen, enjoy and be taken away! zuckerkick.com, Germany
At its most dramatic, this album rivals the intensity of Arcade Fire. The rest is solid indie rock with powerful harmonies in the choruses. Rockstar Magazin 001, Switzerland
Intense pop rock from Austria. Well produced and in Stereo. music.ch
We definitely recommend this album, which we expect will lead the band to well-deserved success in o - various
„Best band in Austria“ Ronnie Vanucci/ The Killers
Located somewhere between Californian beach vibes, the docks of Liverpool and a rehearsal space in Vienna, this is airy, melodic and effortless guitar pop with attention to detail. derstandard.at, aus "Best of 2005 von Christian Schachinger", Austria
Everything good pop music is made of, you'll find here: Lush choruses, deep sorrow, desire, rich harmonies, rough beats, and pumping, discofriendly basslines – the sound is flawless, as is the performance. Kurier, Austria
There are not many indiepop bands from Austria who have managed to make a name for themselves across their country's borders. With occasionally playful guitars, driving bass and drums, a violin, a trumpet and melodious keyboard lines, Velojet create their own catchy, coherent indie pop sound. musikexpress.de, Germany
The band, fronted by Rene Mühlberger have an instinct for great Pop hits. Watch this space! intro.de, Germany
Their belief in the perfect popsong is unclouded, their Britpop-inspired guitar sound is timeless, well crafted and more compelling than ever. Die Presse, Austria
With their third album, Velojet has grown up, they are darker, and better. Pop at its best! SLAM, 9 von 10 Punkten, D
Indierock, straight but luscious, exuberant but crystal clear. If Velojet were a British band, they'd have been hyped to death as the "next big thing" by now. Melodie & Rhythmus, D
With their third studio album, the quartet from Steyr has created a highly melodious and melancholic piece of indie pop, which should make them known also beyond Austria's borders. elektrolurch.com, Germany
Sunny samba major sevenths, harmonies as clear as a bell, all combined with the punch of a rock band with a healthy dose of sophisticated retro rock: everything for the sake of the song, all of which are a pure joy. Profil
Velojet, on the other hand, deliver lyrics with just the right amount of optimism to make these sunny pop melodies truly shine. Now!
In Velojet we finally have another Austrian band that has what it takes to break through to an international audience. the gap
And - we have to say - Marlene Lacherstorfer is one of the coolest bassists we've seen since Kim Deal. derStandard.at/Jahrescharts 2007
Wonderful guitar music with ear-catching bass lines and mixed male/female vocals. Melodic power pop with catchy choruses and lyrics in English. A really incredible Album! Westzeit, D
"Dance the last dance/Let's give up the defence" - which is exactly what you should do as soon as you hear Velojet. Even if you don't let down your guard, they'll catch you sooner or later anyway. motor.de
We cannot recommend this record of euphoric power pop highly enough. "This Quiet Town," Velojet's second album consists of twelve songs of pure pop bliss. motor.de
There has been a recent wave of interesting new acts out of Austria and Velojet are one of the forerunners. gaesteliste.de
Velojet deliver their music with a confident nonchalance that we've previously only heard in the world of Austrian pop from the highly-praised Naked Lunch. Velojet are clearly their peers. Rating: excellent. web.de
Insgesamt hätte sich "Heavy Gold" in jedem Abschnitt der Musikgeschichte, in dem Wert auf sorgfältigen Songaufbau gelegt wurde,
gut gemacht. Der Standard
For those that appreciate the craft of songwriting, "Heavy Gold" has a timeless quality. Der Standard
The songs are of high quality, as we have come to expect from this quartet, though this time with a twist of melancholy...Here they've mastered new territories without losing any of their strengths: great record. Now
Arranged, performed and produced with great diversity, deftly navigating genres like new wave, Americana and soft rock without deteriorating into noise. "A Hole Under Your Feet" could pass for an Oasis number...Cool! **** Westzeit, Germany
"Heavy Gold & the Great Return of the Stereo Chorus" is entertainment at its best and has the potential to become a huge hit in the indie world. Legacy Magazine, 12/15 rating, Germany
In their more experimental moments, with songs like "Don't Lose Your Head," and with the album intro, Velojet are reminiscent of that pop wunderkind from Mannheim Konstantin Gropper AKA Get Well Soon. sallys.net, Germany
This Vienna-based quartet, originally from Steyr, Austria, charms us with this melodic yet melancholic indie-pop album that will undoubtedly lead them to success far beyond the borders of Austria. elektrolurch.com, Germany
Indie pop to warm your heart. Just listen, enjoy and be taken away! zuckerkick.com, Germany
At its most dramatic, this album rivals the intensity of Arcade Fire. The rest is solid indie rock with powerful harmonies in the choruses. Rockstar Magazin 001, Switzerland
Intense pop rock from Austria. Well produced and in Stereo. music.ch
We definitely recommend this album, which we expect will lead the band to well-deserved success in o - various
Discography
Velojet (2005) CD
This Quiet Town (2007) CD
Heavy Gold (2010) CD & VINYL
Singles:
Your Side (2005)
Something To Believe In (2005)
I Follow My Heart (2007)
Pass It Back (2010)
Give Up The Ghost (2010)
Don´t Lose Your Head (2010)
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Bio
VELOJET have released three albums (Velojet, This Quiet Town and Heavy Gold) in Germany, Austria and Switzerland via Wohnzimmer/Hoanzl/Broken Silence.
Various singles have been in rotation on Austria's national Radio FM4 as well as various German and Swiss stations.
Some of them reached the top of Austrian Radio Charts as well as on Independent Club Charts.
Now with over 260 concerts under their belts (opening for acts such as The Killers, Babyshambles, Nada Surf, Fettes Brot and more), VELOJET have matured into a veteran live act with international appeal, including concerts in England (The Great Escape), Holland (Eurosonic), Germany (Reeperbahn, Popkomm), and Italy.
Between 2006 and 2011, VELOJET has thrice been nominated for the Austrian Music Award ("Amadeus Award").
Their new album was recorded mostly in August 2012 in Finland and produced by former Moneybrother drummer Magnus "Existensminimum" Henriksson for an autumn 2013 release.
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Velojet entered the pop-scene in 2005 and left a considerable impression.
Their first record contains a powerful mix of vibrant guitar-pop and catchy lyrics blended into what critics then called the best LP available.
It is easy-going indie-pop of a highly cosmopolitan style, freely switching its tone between melancholic Liverpool dry-dock atmosphere and sunny Californian surfers’ sound, though never lacking a strong personal note of songwriter René Mühlberger.
Their first single “Your Side” sky-rocketed to the very top of the Independent Club Charts, and so did their LP “Velojet”.
On "This Quiet Town" and "Heavy Gold" their sound has ripened – yet it has not lost any of its refreshing and sparkling character.
It gained depth through various changes in tempo, mood, harmony and instrumentation.
Above all, though, Velojet succeeds in providing their fans with earworms, be it through their frontman René Mühlberger’s singing or through the catchy synthie-chords of keyboardist Elisabeth Neuhold.
Their melodies are artfully supported by bassist Marlene Lacherstorfer, “the coolest appearance since Kim Deal”, as the renowned Austrian newspaper der Standard attested.
Drummer Michael Flatz acts as the pacemaker of the perfectly operating organism, providing pulsating rhythms.
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