ESMEE DENTERS: Sang cover songs on Youtube > Justin Timberlake discovered me > Oprah > signed a deal > released an album > recording my second album > NEXT STAGE THE NEW VELVET: A band consisting of four friends who've been playing and performing together since high school. The band consists of Dustin Paul (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Robby Tal (Guitar/Keys/Vocals), Ben Antelis (Drums/Vocals), and Sheep (Bass/Keys/Vocals). Their self-titled album, released in September 2011, has already received attention from popular industry websites such as Kingsofar.com, Sonicscoop, Gobbler, Twist Magazine, and UltimateEarsPresents. The band is currently setting up shows around the US, preparing to solidify their presence in the music industry. In December of 2011 the band was hired by international clothing brand Ecko Unltd. to perform at their annual corporate dinner with Chiddy Bang; In addition, the band was flown out to The Ukraine to give a special performance at a private Ecko Unltd event. Only a year and a half ago all four members were in a rock band, touring the US and sharing the bill with artists such as Natasha Bedingfield, Plain White T's, Evan And Jaron, Brand New, Talib Kweli, J. Cole, P.O.S. and Say Anything. They have also played festivals such as The Bamboozle Festival at the Meadowlands and RutgersFest. During the summer of 2012, the band released a Billboard on the NJ Turnpike to let the world know that TNV has arrived. Recently, the band collaborated with world famous YouTube sensations Alyssa Bernal and Esmee Denters for a series of live in-studio acoustic videos. The videos have already reached over 500,000 views. On April 4, 2013 The New Velvet made their live national television debut on AXS TV (owned by Marc Cuban and Ryan Seacrest) Using the knowledge and experience they have acquired from years of playing alongside national acts, recording and traveling together, and being a self-contained writing team, they are finally ready to create the music they were destined to make and be- The New Velvet. With their dreamy pop sound, lush four-part harmonies, chest-pumping grooves, and songs that induce feelings of hope and love, they give profound insight into their lives. 2013 is the year of TNV, and everyone is invited to the party!