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The Velvet Hearts: Cockney Vibes
In: Indie Rock Music
Steve Jones and John James Newman talk to Suite 101 about concept albums, cockney humour and their former frustration with the covers circuit. more...
The Velvet Hearts: How the Music Industry Works
In: Indie Rock Music
Brit Rock 'n' Rollers John James Newman and Steve Jones talk exclusively about Elkie Brooks, how to make it in music, and how their songwriting relationship works more...
The Velvet Hearts: Musical Fathers
John James Newman and Steve Jones grew up in a musical world that encouraged and honed their own musical talents. Suite 101 decided to find out more. more...
The Velvet Hearts: Blues Tavern Tales
The friends and founders of The Velvet Hearts describe their teen years spent jamming with the heavyweight rock 'n' roll players at Britain's famous Blues Tavern. more...
The Velvet Hearts: The Live Experience
The songwriting partnership of John James Newman and Steve Jones discuss Bob Dylan, performing live and musical intuition following TVH's release of album Into The World more...
The Velvet Hearts: Old School Roots
In: Indie Rock Music
British blues rockers John James Newman and Steve Jones discuss friendship, early rivalry and TVH's classroom beginnings following 2009's release of album Into The World more...
The Velvet Hearts – Into the World Album Review
In: Indie Rock Music
The Velvet Hearts rock the room with this rich and feisty album, featuring 'Serotonin', 'Mary Anne', 'Disappearing Boy', 'Soul Sister' and 'History Repeating'. more...
The Velvet Hearts: Live Show Review
In: Indie Rock Music
Indie Suite was totally knocked for six after stumbling upon this impressive and versatile six-piece band in a sleepy Buckinghamshire village. more...
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The Antlers - Hospice: Album Review
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