“People Just Float” is a Dreamlike EP with a Flawless Cinematic Experience by Steel & Velvet!

Tune into Steel & Velvet’s latest collection of tracks titled “People Just Float.” “Steel & Velvet is a Breton folk-rock trio formed in 2021 by London Le Roux (vocals), Romuald Ballet-Baz (guitar), and Jean Alian Larreur (guitar), all classically trained musicians who reinterpret North American folk, rock, and grunge with a stripped-back, acoustic aesthetic. The band is known for intimate performances where Johann sings unamplified, prioritizing rawness and proximity. Their sound reflects influences such as Johnny Cash’s “American Recordings” and the introspective gravity of Mark Lanegan. They maintain a strong visual identity through their collaboration with filmmaker Loïc Moyou, and “People Just Float” marks their most ambitious project yet.

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A stripped-down story-driven EP that turns iconic songs into a haunting, intimate journey through solitude, fear, and fragile human connection.

It’s a six-track EP paired with a short cinematic film, continuing their commitment to minimalist authenticity while introducing Johann’s daughter Jade on select tracks. “People Just Float” functions as a narrative soundtrack, telling the story of Joshua, a solitary man living in the woods, and the frightened woman he encounters. "Orphan's Lament” opens with a delicate guitar interpretation of Robbie Basho’s piano piece, transforming grief into a quiet, spiritual atmosphere through intricate picking and operatic vocal restraint. “Ring of Fire” is a softened, reflective take on Cash’s classic, turning the song from fiery bravado into a confession of emotional surrender, leaning heavily on warmth and subtle dynamics. “Man in the Long Black Coat” preserves Dylan’s shadowy storytelling but deepens the sense of unease with muted guitar textures and slow-burning vocal delivery.

“Silver” strips the Pixies’ alt-rock energy into a calm, bare acoustic translation, while “Lake of Fire” converts the Nirvana-associated angst into a solemn folk lament, emphasizing resignation rather than rage. “In Heaven” channels a haunting, childlike energy, closing the EP with a feature from Jade that balances innocence with eeriness, echoing the dreamlike quality of the accompanying film. The EP leans into Steel & Velvet’s signature sparse folk, where the interplay of voice and guitar drives emotional tension, creating a sense of silence, longing, and connection between strangers.

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