SINGLE REVIEW: Velvet Grave - Higher Ground

Velvet Grave’s debut, ‘Higher Ground,’ doesn’t just announce itself; it rips through the airwaves with a force that’s hard to ignore. Out of the Bay Area, Velvet Grave has crafted a gritty, fuzz-drenched powerhouse that pulses with grunge intensity. The track’s dark, distorted riffs and thunderous drum lines immediately establish a sound that’s unapologetically raw and undeniably heavy. The vocals, searing and steadfast, command attention with a confidence that carries the song’s aggressive edge.

‘Higher Ground’ builds a dense, immersive soundscape that balances powerful hooks with deep-seated heaviness. In a striking shift, the song offers a mesmeric acoustic interlude, allowing a brief but captivating break before the explosive return of the full instrumentation. This build-back, punctuated by a fire-driven guitar solo, lifts the track into an intense climax, igniting the energy to new heights. Velvet Grave have made a bold entrance with this single, giving a clear sense of their unapologetic, hard-hitting style that feels like a fierce promise of more to come.