Album Review: Velvet Trip – Glimmers Continued “A Psychedelic Groove Worth Getting Lost In”

 

Tracklist:

 1. Superstar

2. It Don’t Matter

3. Calling Out Your Name

4. The Here and Now

5. The Bends

6. Another Life

7. Tell Me Why

8. Burning Up

9. Fr3o

10. Let Go

11. It’s All for You

 

 

 

Let’s start by giving Zeppelin Hamilton some props — Velvet Trip is an elite band name. It’s smooth, a bit sexy, and fits their whole psychedelic pop‑rock thing perfectly. The trio (Zeppelin, Toby Anagnostis, and Clayton Allen) have been pumping out music at a wild pace, and the best part is… it’s actually good.

 

Glimmers Continued is basically the full version of their 2025 EP Glimmers, with six extra tracks added to round it out into a proper album. It follows their 2024 debut Harmony Blooms, so yeah — these guys don’t muck around.

 

A Smooth Start, Then the Trip Begins

 

The album kicks off with Superstar, a warm little intro track that shows off Zeppelin’s silky vocals and the synthy textures that pop up all the way through the record. It’s like a gentle “strap in, here we go.”

 

Then It Don’t Matter arrives and lifts the energy. It’s dancey without trying too hard — the kind of tune that gets you moving but still feels chilled out. That’s pretty much Velvet Trip’s whole vibe: psychedelic, groovy, and easy to sink into.

 

You can hear the psych influence everywhere — in the vocals, the production, the instruments. It’s the sort of album that works in almost any situation. Backyard hangs, late‑night drives, Friday sippers… it fits.

 

What the Album’s About

 

The theme revolves around “glimmers” — those tiny moments of joy that give you a bit of clarity or comfort. Lyrically, it’s personal growth, reflection, and little snapshots from Zeppelin’s life. It’s thoughtful without being heavy.

 

Tracks That Stand Out

 

Depending on what you’re into, different songs will hit you, but a few clear favourites are:

 

• It Don’t Matter

• Calling Out Your Name

• The Bends

• Fr3o

 

 

Tell me why switches things up with a deeper vocal, which breaks the flow in a good way. Let Go also brings a different instrumental feel and some stronger vocals.

 

The closer, It’s All for You, feels like a 60s love‑song throwback — warm, nostalgic, and a sweet way to wrap up the journey.

 

Who They Sound Like (Kind Of)

 

They’re tricky to compare because they’ve really carved out their own sound. But if you had to pick references, there’s a bit of Tame Impala, a touch of Parcels, and even some Gorillaz vibes in places. Honestly though, they’re doing their own thing — and doing it well. They give me “future Empire of the Sun” energy.

 

Final Thoughts

 

Glimmers Continued is a fun, dance‑tinged, psychedelic ride that leaves you smiling by the end. Velvet Trip feel like a band on the rise, and if they keep going like this, they’re absolutely one to watch in the Aussie music scene.