The Veils

The Veils are a London-formed rock band fronted by singer-songwriter Finn Andrews. Debut album The Runaway Found appeared in 2004; subsequent records include Nux Vomica, Sun Gangs, Time Stays, We Go and Total Depravity. The band has been associated with Rough Trade in coverage.

Reviews note frequent lineup changes, a recurring praise for Finn Andrews' voice, comparisons to artists such as Nick Cave and mentions that David Lynch is a fan (and reportedly wanted Andrews to act). One review describes Finn Andrews as the son of Barry from XTC.

DeBaser reviews praise Finn Andrews' distinctive, chameleon-like voice and the band's melancholic, often dark songwriting. Early work is described as raw alt-rock while later albums explore darker, more electronic and cinematic textures. Several albums (notably Nux Vomica and Total Depravity) receive strong endorsement.

For:Fans of melancholic, theatrical indie/alternative rock; listeners who like Nick Cave, Tom Waits, Radiohead-adjacent sounds.