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Veludo are an Australian alternative rock band formed in 2012. They are a group of four like-minded souls with a ferocious dedication to music that has seen them converge on the city of Melbourne from opposite sides of the country. Gabriel O'Brien, Jason Millar and Les Stuart moved from Perth with their former band in 2011, whilst Jared Campbell made the move from Tasmania in early 2013 after parting ways with his previous band. Veludo is the Portuguese word for Velvet, which reflects both the heritage of Brazilian born singer Gabriel, and the textured feel of the band's sound. Gabriel is a powerful and charismatic front-man, with a gift for strong and memorable melodies. His distinct and captivating vocals express lyrics, which are a reflection of life and positive spirituality. Gabriel arrived at music later in life after completing a Degree in Psychology and injury cut short a promising football career. The tragic loss of his father in 2009 was the catalyst for reassessing his