The Maggie Pills – Velobell

Naarm/Melbourne-based punk rock band The Maggie Pills have just returned with their atmospheric single ‘Velobell’ – produced/co-mixed by the band’s own Mario Perez, recorded and mixed by Brad Jackson, and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Emerson Mancini (Kendrick Lamar, Paramore, Linkin Park).

‘Velobell’ unfolds with a discordant chord progression and lead singer Delfi Sorondo’s breathy timbre, creating a soundscape that is raw and arresting. Grungy guitars, galloping basslines and driving drums underscore the resounding chorus as the track builds with explosive energy tinged with unease. Complete with an emphatic guitar solo, ‘Velobell’ is a blistering fusion of grunge distortion and punk urgency.

The Maggie Pills talk about the inspiration behind ‘Velobell’:

“At its heart, the song is a message of resilience. It’s about the moments when we lose sight of ourselves, when life feels heavy and out of sync – yet something within us refuses to let go. Whether you’re wrestling grief, burnout, addiction, or just the quiet emptiness of everyday life, ‘Velobell’ is a howl from the void that says: ‘You’re still in there, and you’re not alone’.”

Accompanying the release is a gripping music video, directed by Mario Perez, filmed by Ryan Cara and edited by Sam Mapplebeck (Amyl and the Sniffers, Tropical Fuck Storm). Set in a makeshift forest shrouded in darkness, the clip complements the gritty audio production, evoking a dreamlike descent into chaos. Unflinching close-ups and jarring overexposure dissolve the distance between the band and the audience.”The video doesn’t just accompany the music – it embodies it,” explains Delfi. “Every frame is drenched in a sense of suffocation, desperation, and emotional intensity, inviting the viewer into a world where escape feels impossible.”

To support ‘Velobell’ the band will play a launch show at John Curtin Hotel in Narrm/Melbourne on Friday, June 13. In the live arena, the group has shared the stage with Black Lips (USA), Shihad, Cable Ties, The Meanies, Battlesnake, The Mark Of Cain and Private Function and have sold out multiple headline shows, including their ‘GOLD’ single launch.

Led by Argentinian frontwoman Delfi Sorondo and Venezuelan drummer Mario Perez, the group formed in 2019 shortly after both members immigrated to Australia.

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