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Capsule reviews by a jury of one: Iowa journalist/author DC Larson. Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Blues, Alternative, Western Swing, R and B, Punk, Swing, Hillbilly, Glam, Americana. DC Larson's retro science fiction writing blog, from which the Eddie Atomic Space Adventures are available, is RETRO RIFF BOOKS. And his political writings one is AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE. Both are also on Blogspot. All original content on these three blogs is under author copyright.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The Blue Velvets

Anymore four-track EP

(Enviken)

Unhurried bop buffed to high sparkle with 18-karat Jazz chamois. Alastair, Ralph, and Mario recently played France's Festival Rockin' Berry. (That triple-day event's bill also included Jack Baymoore, Miss Mary Ann, and Arsen Roulette.) One report enthused that the roster "kept the dance floor packed until the early hours of the morning." This EP, produced by the spring-loaded trio, gives testimony as to the vintage vibe that had shoe leather in tatters by festival closing.

Recommended: "Anymore," "Candy Shop," "Midnight Hour (when I bop)," "In Years"

Videos: "Anymore" "Candy Shop" "Midnight Hour (when I bop)" (live) "In Years"