Chiang Mai’s rising indie-pop darlings YONLAPA are back to cast a spell with their brand new EP, Velvet Petals.
Laced with soft nostalgia and emotional clarity, Velvet Petals is a shimmering collection of six tracks that turn quiet introspection into dreamy pop. Each song was born from simple observations — of fleeting moments, people, and the push-pull of feelings — then carefully layered with YONLAPA’s signature textures: bright guitar riffs, lush melodies, and a touch of melancholy wrapped in sunlight.
Leading the release is the focus track ‘Velvet Love’, a track that explores love found too early and the comfort of rediscovering it through friendship and home. Its gentle rhythm and hazy charm encapsulate the band’s gift for making the complex feel tender, and the tender feel timeless.
From the catchy 'Loop' to the haunting ‘when the time runs out’, Velvet Petals feels like flipping through pages of a beautifully written diary — sometimes blurred, often honest, always heartfelt.
Fresh off their sold-out show in Bangkok and the success of Lingering Gloaming, YONLAPA are spreading their sound across borders with shows lined up throughout Asia.
Formed in 2019, YONLAPA have steadily carved their space in Asia’s indie scene, drawing fans in with their blend of dream pop, shoegaze, and emotion-first songwriting. With Velvet Petals, they invite us once again into their world — one that feels just like golden hour.
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