The Velocity of The Velocet
Author: Mallori Kenworthy

The Velocity of The Velocet
By Mallori Kenworthy


The votes are in, and the bottom line is: everyone seems to love The Velocet.  Brooklyn based band members Michael Davison, Aron Watman, Joe Porpatier, and Kris Ricat have stolen the hearts of nearly every person who has heard of them.  Every review, blog, response, whatever, raves about the eclectic, post-punk/rock sound that these four have created for their band over the last four years.

However, the laid back persona that the guys portray only proves that they are here to make music with hopes that whoever likes it, listens to it. 

“There really isn't one [a specified audience]. Essentially anyone who relates to the material can be a fan” bassist Aron Watman explains. 

You can’t help but point out the fact the band’s lead, Davison, a self-proclaimed “military brat” for the majority of his life, writes a few ditties on his life following this path. Even if there is a lot of military innuendo and past experiences, it’s definitely not the only thing they are about.  Looking at them as a one-pony ...