Veils (later Vales) emerged from the Southwest UK hardcore scene during a prolific era for emotive, melodic hardcore. Their sound identity is defined by the interplay of Chlo Edwards' visceral, high-register screams and a guitar style that favors melodic octaves and minor-key urgency over traditional heavy breakdowns.
This specific sonic profile aligns them with the 'The Wave' movement of the early 2010s, bridging the gap between American screamo and British punk. Their career was notably marked by a legal dispute with the New Zealand indie rock band The Veils, necessitating a name change to Vales just as they were gaining international traction. Despite this hurdle, their output - particularly the 2013 album Cocoon - remains a touchstone for fans of the UKHC scene. They are critically regarded for their sincerity and their ability to inject genuine vulnerability into a genre often dominated by posturing. Their influence persists in the DIY screamo circuits, where their 'raw-but-melodic' blueprint continues to be a primary reference point.
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