Velocity Girl

Marrying the feedback-drenched sonic assault of the British shoegazer scene with the melodic immediacy of classic pop -- an approach critics dubbed "bubblegrunge" -- Velocity Girl emerged as one of the more acclaimed indie rock bands of the early '90s. The group made waves in independent circles throughout their brief run, releasing three records with Sub Pop that helped set the standard for a certain sect of tuneful, guitar-friendly fare that sprouted after college rock and was a little less forceful than the aggressive indie acts that crossed over to mainstream success. Velo...