We’re thrilled to announce the release of “Hot Air Balloon,” a new single by Los Angeles-based Art Rock artist Velvet Penny. The single, set to release Friday, June 6th on 7” format, is a split with fellow Psych band Sol Societe, who are contributing their previously released digital single, “Sambido.” Together, the groups have teamed up with emerging Psych label Psylk Rd and lathe-cut house After Hours Records to bring this summer’s heat.
Purchase and Stream “Hot Air Baloon” via Bandcamp player below:
“Hot Air Balloon” is a playful song that expresses Velvet Penny’s charge into new wonder and full commitment to exploring artistry without the weight of mental obstacles—a breakthrough all artists must navigate before taking flight. The song gives a compositional nod to musicians such as Frank Zappa and Danny Elfman while leading the way into a new era of Prog and Psych. This tune reveals a fresh direction for Penny, whose previous release, “All the Flowers” (2022), carried a more shadowy tone. Whereas that release was written with hired studio musicians, Hot Air Balloon’s energy can be credited to the collaborative writing of the seven-person band Penny has been performing with since “All the Flowers.” Lively, silly, and playful, “Hot Air Balloon” is a must-have for this summer’s playlist.