VHS Vegas is a brand-new band from York, well technically I suppose they are a York supergroup drawn from the ashes of three of York’s finest bands, City Snakes, Mayfire and Hærtstrings. Their upcoming new single, “On My Mind” harks back to the finest jangly indie rock of the Britpop era reminiscent of bands like Cast and Dodgy. The music is high on a happy vibe while the lyrics sit on the darker side of melancholy. It is danceable and could set the student disco alight. If it gets plenty radio play (and it should) it might even be something that your postman whistles! The playing is close to perfect in every department, in particular the bass which drives the track with an unassuming but commanding presence.
I don’t know how the band came up with their name, but I believe VHS Vegas is a phrase that refers to creating a video editing effect in VEGAS Pro software that imitates the look and feel of a VHS video. This includes simulating the artifacts and imperfections of a VHS tape, like noise, distortion, and even glitches. Well, that might be true but this VHS Vegas sounds glitchless and perfect with any noise and distortion being their to enhance some great sounds. Archie, Ewan, Hamish and Luke are VHS Vegas, and they will in your ears and your venues soon! “On My Mind” is not out yet, but when it is you will listen to it, that is an order!
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