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((Short description|American indie rock band))
((about||the [[Snow Patrol]] song|Velocity Girl/Absolute Gravity|the [[Primal Scream]] song|Velocity Girl (song)))

((More citations needed|date=July 2020))
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| origin              = [[College Park, Maryland]]
| genre               = [[Indie rock]], [[indie pop]]
| years_active        = 1989-1996, 2002, 2023
| label               = [[Sub Pop]], [[Slumberland Records|Slumberland]]
| associated_acts     = [[Black Tambourine]]<br />Starry Eyes<br />The Not-Its!
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| past_members        = [[Sarah Shannon]]<br />Archie Moore<br />Kelly Young<br />Brian Nelson<br />[[Jim Spellman]]<br />Bridget Cross
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'''Velocity Girl''' was an American [[indie rock]] band formed in 1989 in [[College Park, Maryland]], and active in the [[Washington, D.C.]], area.<ref name=":0" /> The band released three albums before splitting up in 1996. The band reunited for one-off concerts in 2002 and 2023.

== History ==

=== 1989–1996: Formation & Initial Run ===
The band started as the duo of Kelly Young (formerly Riles) and guitarist/singer Archie Moore (ex-[[Black Tambourine]]) in 1989 (the two having met at the [[University of Maryland, College Park|University of Maryland]]<ref name=":0">((Cite web |title=Secret History: Velocity Girl's ¡Simpatico! |url=https://dcist.com/story/09/09/08/secret-history-simpatico/ |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=DCist |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117234526/https://dcist.com/story/09/09/08/secret-history-simpatico/ |url-status=dead ))</ref>),<ref name="Larkin90">((cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=2000|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0427-8|page=414))</ref> initially going under the name The Gotterdemocrats. They became Velocity Girl with the addition of Brian Nelson (ex-Big Jesus Trashcan, also of Black Tambourine), Jim Spellman (ex-[[High Back Chairs]]), and lead singer Bridget Cross (soon to join [[Unrest (band)|Unrest]]).<ref name="Bonner">Bonner, Michael (1993) "Velocity Girl: Cop This", ''Lime Lizard'', May 1993, p. 74</ref> The band took its name from a [[Primal Scream]] B-side which appeared on the ''[[C86 (album)|C86]]'' compilation album.<ref name="Larkin90" /> Sarah Shannon joined to replace Cross after the release of the band's debut single "I Don't Care If You Go."<ref name="Bonner" /> Unlike some 1990s rock music that featured an abrasive vocal and instrumental style, Velocity Girl's sound, especially post-1993, was more melodic and typically featured "clean" (non-distorted) electric guitar sounds and two-part harmonies.<ref name="Larkin90" /> The band described their influences as "the Rough Trade and Postcard labels and some of the early Creation bands",<ref name="Bonner" /> as well as [[the Wedding Present]].<ref>((Cite news |last=Gilstrap |first=Peter |date=March 30, 1993 |title=Velocity Girl: Fuzzy Favorite |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1993/03/30/velocity-girl-fuzzy-favorite/e2f431ed-d3b9-4b2f-ac72-dc0d64659b23/ |access-date=July 1, 2023 |newspaper=The Washington Post))</ref>  However, on their first seven-inch records on [[Slumberland Records|Slumberland]] and Merge, as well as their first Sub Pop album, ''Copacetic'', Velocity Girl were noted for their [[shoegaze]] influences. The band was noted for its love of releasing a steady stream of 7-inch vinyl singles. Slumberland Records was formed in 1989 by members of several D.C.-area bands, including Velocity Girl. They often featured female/male vocals, sometimes simultaneously, with Archie Moore providing the male vocals.

Velocity Girl toured frequently, releasing three full-length recordings on the [[Sub Pop]] label. Music videos were released for "Crazy Town," (1993),"Audrey's Eyes," (directed by [[Phil Harder]]) (1993) "Sorry Again," (1994) "I Can't Stop Smiling," (directed by [[Spike Jonze]]) (1994) and "Nothing" (1996).  The group disbanded in late 1996 after playing their last show "The Buzz Bakesale" in [[West Palm Beach, Florida]]. Shannon, Riles and Spellman reunited in a short-lived project called Starry Eyes, releasing one EP in 1998.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, ((ISBN|1-84195-335-0)), p. 1050</ref> Moore had already formed Heartworms before Velocity Girl split up, and later formed The Saturday People with Terry Banks of [[Tree Fort Angst]].<ref name="Strong" />

=== 2002–present: Subsequent activity and reunions===
Sarah Shannon went on to release her self-titled album in 2002. There was one Velocity Girl reunion show played at the [[Black Cat (Washington, D.C. nightclub)|Black Cat]] in Washington, DC on June 9, 2002.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.metafilter.com/16930/|title=Comments on 16930|website=Metafilter.com|access-date=December 22, 2019))</ref>

[[Jim Spellman]], now a [[CGTN]] correspondent, played guitar in now-defunct [[Washington, D.C.]] based power-pop band Julie Ocean.

Velocity Girl performed a reunion concert in Washington D.C. for the Black Cat's 30th anniversary celebration on September 9, 2023.<ref>((cite web |last1=Brodsky |first1=Rachel |title=Velocity Girl Reunited For Their First Show In 21 Years: Watch |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2235696/watch-velocity-girl-reunite-for-first-show-in-21-years/news/ |website=Stereogum |access-date=10 September 2023 |language=en |date=10 September 2023))</ref> A second concert, to be held at the [[Bowery Ballroom]] in New York City is scheduled for September 30.<ref>((cite web |last1=Pearis |first1=Bill |title=Velocity Girl add NYC reunion show |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/velocity-girl-add-nyc-reunion-show/ |website=BrooklynVegan |access-date=10 September 2023 |date=24 July 2023))</ref> After the success of the Black Cat anniversary show Velocity Girl announced two more shows at The Black Cat for December 2023 with the newly reunited [[Tuscadero]] opening.<ref>https://www.stereogum.com/2236377/tuscadero-announce-first-show-in-nine-years-opening-for-reunited-velocity-girl/news/</ref>

In September 2023, the band announced they had remixed their debut album ''Copacetic'' to better suit how they want the album to sound. In that process, they discovered old recordings with alternate takes, covers, and unreleased material, which the band is reworking for release to streaming services.<ref>((Cite news |last=Jenkins |first=Mark |date=2023-09-06 |title=Legendary D.C. indie band Velocity Girl is back with old songs, new gigs |language=en-US |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2023/09/06/velocity-girl-copacetic-music/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |issn=0190-8286))</ref>

== Personnel ==
* Archie Moore – guitar, bass, vocals
* Brian Nelson – guitar
* Kelly Young (formerly Riles) – guitar, bass
* [[Sarah Shannon]] – vocals
* [[Jim Spellman]] – drums
* Bridget Cross – vocals (1989–90)

==Discography==
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===Albums===
* ''[[Copacetic (Velocity Girl album)|Copacetic]]'' (1993, [[Sub Pop]])
* ''[[Simpatico (Velocity Girl album)|¡Simpatico!]]'' (1994, Sub Pop)
* ''[[Gilded Stars and Zealous Hearts]]'' (1996, Sub Pop)

===Singles & EPs===
* "I Don't Care If You Go"<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/sounds/vgirl-dont_care.mp3|format=MP3|title=Sound file : I Don't Care If You Go|website=Slumberlandrecords.com|access-date=December 22, 2019))</ref> b/w "Always" (1990, [[Slumberland Records]]/Summershine)
* "My Forgotten Favorite"<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/sounds/vgirl-forgotten.mp33|format=MP3|title=Sound file : My Forgotten Favorite|website=Slumberlandrecords.com|access-date=December 22, 2019))</ref> b/w "Why Should I Be Nice To You?" (1991, Slumberland Records)
* "Crazy Town" b/w "Creepy" (1992, Sub Pop)
* Split with Tsunami (1992, Sub Pop)
* ''[[Velocity Girl (album)|Velocity Girl]]'' (1993, Slumberland Records)
* "Audrey's Eyes" b/w "Stupid Thing" (1993, Sub Pop)
* ''Sorry Again'' (1994, Sub Pop)
* "Sorry Again" b/w "Marzipan" (1994, Sub Pop)
* "I Can't Stop Smiling" b/w "Marzipan" (1994, Sub Pop)
* "Your Silent Face" b/w "You're So Good To Me" (1994, [[Merge Records]])
* "[[Seven Seas (song)|Seven Seas]]" b/w "Breaking Lines" (1995, [[Heaven Records]])
* "Nothing" b/w "Anatomy Of A Gutless Wonder" (1996, Sub Pop)
* Split with [[Chisel (band)|Chisel]] (1996, Shute Records)
* ''Setting the Night on Fire with Rock and Roll'' (2023, self-released)

===Compilation appearances===
* "Clock" on ''What Kind Of Heaven Do You Want?'' (1989, Slumberland Records)
* "Blackzilla (live)" on ''Pre-Moon Syndrome Post-Summer Of Noise'' (1990, [[Simple Machines]])
* "My Forgotten Favorite" on ''One Last Kiss'' (1991, [[SpinART Records]])
* "What You Say" on ''Screw'' (1991, Simple Machines)
* "Tales Of Brave Aphrodite" on ''Fortune Cookie Prize: A Tribute To Beat Happening'' (1991, Simple Machines)
* "Crawl" on ''Sassy'' (1992, Sub Pop)
* "Forgotten Favorite" on ''...One Last Kiss'' (1992, spinART Records)
* "Tales of Brave Aphrodite" on ''Fortune Cookie Prize'' (1992, Simple Machines)
* "Merry Christmas, I Love You" on ''Season's Greetings'' 7-inch (1992, Simple Machines)
* "Crazy Town" on ''Spin This 2'' (1992, [[Spin (magazine)|Spin]])
* "I Don't Care If You Go" on DC Space R.I.P. (1992, Playhouse Productions)
* "What You Say" on ''[[The Machines: 1990–1993]]'' comp. (1993, Simple Machines)<ref>((Citation |title=Various Artists - Simple Machines: 1990-1993 Album Reviews, Songs & More ((!)) AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/simple-machines-1990-1993-mw0000115421 |access-date=2023-12-11 |language=en))</ref>
* "Not At All" on ''Teenbeat 50'' (1993, [[Matador Records|Matador]]/[[TeenBeat Records|TeenBeat]])
* "Crazy Town" on ''Say "Hello" To The Far East'' (1993, Sub Pop)
* "Audrey's Eyes" on ''Sub Pop Video Network Program II'' (1993, Sub Pop)
* "Creepy" on ''Lime Lizard'' (1993, Lime Lizard)
* "Here Comes", "Always" and "Crazy Town" on ''[[John Peel]] Sub Pop Sessions'' (1994, Sub Pop)<ref>[((AllMusic|class=album|id=r252808|pure_url=yes)) John Peel Sub Pop Sessions 1989–1993 (AllMusic)]</ref>
*"Sorry Again" on CMJ New Music Monthly, Volume 13 (1994, [[CMJ]])<ref>((Cite web|url=http://diskobox.org/cmj-new-music-monthly-volume-13|title=:: beck :: diskobox :: compilations :: cmj new music monthly, volume 13|website=Diskobox.org|access-date=2019-06-17))</ref>
*"I Don't Care If You Go" on ''Tomorrow's Hits Today'' (1994, Summershine)
*"I Can't Stop Smiling" on ''Music Matters Volume 6'' (1994, [[Details (magazine)|Details]])
*"What You" on ''Echos of the Nation's Capital #2'' (1994, Third World Underground)
*"I Can't Stop Smiling" on ''Life Is Too Short For Boring Music Vol. V'' (1994, EFA)
*"Sorry Again" on ''The Album Network's VirtuallyAlternative 47'' (1994, The Album Network)
*"I Can't Stop Smiling" on ''Sub Pop Video Network Program 3'' (1995, Sub Pop)
* "My Forgotten Favorite" on ''[[Clueless (film)|Clueless]]'' soundtrack (1995, [[Capitol Records]])
* "Finest Hour" on ''That Virtua Feeling: Sub Pop And Sega Get Together'' (1995, Sub Pop)
* "Same Old City" on ''Golden Jam: General Mills' Golden Grahams'' (1996, [[EMI]])<ref>[((AllMusic|class=album|id=r413538|pure_url=yes)) Golden Jam: General Mills' Golden Grahams (AllMusic)]</ref>
* "Audrey's Eyes" on ''Sub Pop Sampler - A Fine Selection of Titles Distributed by Warner Music Canada'' (1996, Sub Pop)
* "Nothing" on ''February 96'' (1996, Virtuallyalternative)
* "Nothing" on ''B.L.A.S.T. Modern Rock Program #16'' (1996, S.I.N.)
* "Nothing" on ''Next Magazine 006'' (1996, [[Next Magazine (Santa Monica)|Next Magazine]])
* "I Can't Stop Smiling" on ''Poptopia! Power Pop Classics of the '90s'' (1997, [[Rhino Entertainment|Rhino]])<ref>[((AllMusic|class=album|id=r276839|pure_url=yes)) Poptopia! Power Pop Classics of the '90s (AllMusic)]</ref>
* "Sorry Again" on ''Street Mix - Music From Volkswagen Commercials (Volume 1)'' (2001, [[Rock River Music|Rock River]]/[[Universal Music Publishing Group|Universal Music]])
* "It's All Right By Me" on ''Flirt'' (MP3-only release, 2003)
* "You're So Good To Me" on ''SCORE! Twenty Years of Merge Records'' (2009, Merge Records)
* "Seven Seas" on ''Noise and Fury'' (2011, Pit Pony)
* "I Don't Care If You Go" on ''Still In A Dream: A Story of Shoegaze 1988-1995'' (2016, [[Cherry Red Records|Cherry Red]])

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20210708153521/https://www.subpop.com/artists/velocity_girl Sub Pop's Velocity Girl page]
*[http://www.twee.net/bands/v/velocitygirl.html Velocity Girl on TweeNet]
*[http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/catalog/list_by_artist/4 Slumberland Records]
*[http://www.pettediscographies.com/velocitygirl.asp Velocity Girl Vinyl Discography] at [http://www.pettediscographies.com Pette Discographies]
*[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091826422416 Velocity Girl band Official Facebook]
*[https://www.instagram.com/velocitygirlband Velocity Girl band Official Instagram]
*[https://twitter.com/VelocityGirlDC Velocity Girl band Official Twitter]

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