The Veldt

{ The Veldt is an American alternative soul and shoegaze group formed in 1986 in Raleigh, North Carolina by the identical twin Chavis brothers, vocalist and rhythm guitarist Daniel and lead guitarist Danny, now based out of New York City. The band took their name from a Ray Bradbury science fiction story. After signing with Capitol Records in 1989, the group went on to tour America opening for such groups as The Jesus and Mary Chain and the Cocteau Twins, whose member Robin Guthrie produced their initial recordings. Their 1994 album Afrodisiac is viewed as a classic of the shoegaze genre. The band currently consists of the Chavis brothers, Hayato Nakao on third guitar, Alex Cox on bass, and Martin Newman on fourth guitar. The Veldt have received media coverage from outlets including Pitchfork, Vice, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, All Music Guide, Louder Than War, Stereogum, and many others including praise from producers Joe Foster (My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus and Mary Chain), Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins), A.R. Kane, and Doc McKinney (The Weeknd, Drake), alongside collaborators including TV On The Radio, Mos Def and Lady Miss Kier (Deee-Lite), and acts they have opened for such as The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Pixies, Throwing Muses, Echo & The Bunnymen, Cocteau Twins, Manic Street Preachers, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Oasis, Modern English, Chameleons UK, Chuck D, Living Colour, and Schooly D. The Chavis brothers relocated to New York City's East Village in the 1990s and later initiated the musical project Apollo Heights in the 2000s before returning to working under The Veldt moniker in the 2010s. The Veldt are increasingly recognized as creating a path for marginalized voices and as an influence on the lineage of music that has led to the Alternative R&B success of The Weeknd and Miguel. {