Backstory:

Born in the eclectic backstreets of Austin, Texas, Evil Furniture is an assemblage of four childhood friends who came together in 2010. Comprising of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack ‘Couch’ Carter, bassist Sammy ‘Ottoman’ O’Hara, drummer Mike ‘Bookshelf’ Briggs, and keyboardist Tim ‘Coffee Table’ Turner, Evil Furniture is a band that embodies the spirit of rebellion against the conventional and mundane. Born with an insatiable curiosity for the unconventional, the band garners inspiration from their everyday surroundings, particularly their shared fascination with eerie antique furniture.

Their first gig was a spontaneous performance in a local thrift store where they worked, which coincidentally sold antique furniture. The peculiar name, ‘Evil Furniture’, was inspired by an ancient looking, ostensibly haunted, armchair that was the centerpiece of the store. With each performance, they further honed their unique sound, drawing in an ever-growing fan base that appreciated their eccentricity.

Genre:

Psychedelic Rock

Title:

“Velvet Shadows”

Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
[Am] Velvet shadows on the floor [E7]
[Am] Whispering tales of before [E7]
[Am] In the corners of this room [E7]
[Dm] Haunting echoes start to bloom [E7]

Pre-Chorus:
[G] They speak of days, [Dm] they speak of sorrow
[Am] Of love that’s borrowed, [E7] of no tomorrow

(Chorus)
[Am] Velvet shadows, [E7] secrets they bear
[Dm] Telling stories of despair, [E7] In every creak and every stare
[Am] Velvet shadows, [E7] in their silent plea
[Dm] Echoing an antique decree, [E7] a forgotten symphony

(Verse 2)
[Am] Bound by time, they stand still [E7]
[Dm] Guarding secrets, against their will [E7]
[Am] In the heart of the night, they wail [E7]
[Dm] To the moon so pale [E7]

(Chorus)
[Am] Velvet shadows, [E7] in their silent dance
[Dm] Each whispering an ancient romance, [E7] trapped in a trance
[Am] Velvet shadows, [E7] a rhapsody they play
[Dm] Of forgotten tales, they sway, [E7] until the break of day

Favorite Fan & Testimonial:

Rebecca “Becky” Smith is Evil Furniture’s most ardent fan. Becky, who has attended every single one of their performances since their first impromptu gig, says, “There’s something incredibly haunting and mystical about Evil Furniture’s music. Their psychedelic rock brings to life the very ambiance of that old thrift store. The way they play with their instruments and create this ghostly yet entrancing atmosphere is nothing short of magical. It’s like they convey the souls of those ancient furniture pieces through their music. They are my favorite band because their sound is unique, their lyrics are profound, and their performances are always mesmerizing. Plus, they’ve got the coolest band name ever!”