The Velveteens are an adorable 3-piece band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Drawing from girl-group, garage, and post-punk influences, their pared-down picking and bass-rhythms drive overhanging melodies.  Minimalist, lo-fi, sweet, dark, and tounge-in-cheek at times, they are inspired by 60's girl-garage bands, astrology, heartaches, and each-other.  Influences include The Belles, The Ronnettes, and The Young Marble Giants.  The sound of The Velveteens falls somewhere between The Beat Happening, Marine Girls, and The Shangri-Las.  The Velveteens have been friends and playing songs together since 2010.  They are anticipating the release of their first album early Summer of 2012.