Lost Velvet

About Lost Velvet

Lost Velvet is an England-based duo from Reading, UK, comprised of multi-instrumentalist Robert Butcher and vocalist Melissa Morris. They craft a unique sound that fuses '90s grunge, dream pop, shoegaze, post-rock, and alternative rock, evoking cinematic textures and a sense of nostalgic atmosphere. Their music features layered guitars and dual vocals, characterized by contrasts of aggression with atmospherics and introspection with soaring crescendos. Lost Velvet has recently released their single "Wasted" on June 6, 2025, a track praised for its melancholic depth and genre blending. They also released "Make It Alright," an accompanying single with a video that offers a more hopeful tone. The duo has garnered attention, including being spotlighted by BBC Introducing.