It is 2026, but it still feels like we are holding our collective breath, and you have to let truths be heard. Jeff Burchett based in Fort Collins, Colorado, also goes by the moniker of Veil of Shadows, his gothic music project. He has released the single “Familiars,” which was recorded, mixed and mastered at The Cat Mansion.
Burchett wears his influences on his sleeve. The guitar speaks of a love of the way Wayne Hussey plays, between early Sisters of Mercy and The Mission, and even the raw emotion of his vocals in that vein. The drums are provided by Brian Donahue and they thunder true, adding weight to the lyrics.
“Familiars” is about the current political machinations of the US government, who say one thing and do the exact opposite, creating uncertainty and dread for many Americans, and indeed for those overseas watching. Veil of Shadows has a track that speaks volumes, and it gives hope. When people openly recognise wrong doing, they drag a spotlight onto those that shrink from truth.
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