On "Still," Blue Velvet Drapes take a moment to sit back and dial down their internal chaos. The San Fernando Valley sextet’s latest intends to appease one’s anxiety, carrying that loving sentiment over a bittersweet blend of jangling guitars and a buoyant mid-tempo rhythm section. "Hold from break, keep easy," vocalist-lyricist Jessy Juliet Rodríguez sings, bringing out a welcoming warmth through her sweet tone. The band leaves things to open interpretation, better for the listener to develop their own narrative, even if the song’s message touches on their personal story—six high school friends who’ve managed to stay together through troubling times.
"Still" is featured on Blue Velvet Drapes’ recently released EP, Spiral Down. Catch them perform at Silverlake Lounge on July 28. Juan Rodríguez