Check out the various reviews and press clips garnered by The Velvet Mafia.

 Why, you can even take a peek at the official Trip Records Press Releases and Album Onesheet!

"...flamboyant appearance, vibrant punk rock tunes, and ... a lead singer who entertains the crowd duly with deliciously delivered slander."
NY Rock Confidential
Review of a Live Show - 11 January1999

"...like the B-52s meet the cast of Rocky Horror"
New Rock Review
Review of "We Know Where You Live" - January 1999

"...will either leave you laughing, dancing, or with the desire to impale yourself with a spike heeled shoe"
Tower of Song
Review of "We Know Where You Live" - January 1999

"...a full frontal assault of in-yer-face homocore party rock"
EDGE Magazine
Review of "We Know Where You Live" - 6 January 1999

"...with all the false modesty and endless apologies we've been subjected to..., it's kind of nice to hear a group of musicians as tight as this with major attitude"
Baltimore Alternative
Review of "We Know Where You Live" - December 1998

"...a full menu of fun queer rock"
Queer Zine Explosion
Review of "We Know Where You Live" - December 1998

"[A] glam rock extravaganza...the band's infectious drum beats and bass lines keep you listening"
etcetera Magazine
Review of "We Know Where You Live" - 11 September 1998

"Holds up a witty and ironic mirror of shame."
Daily News
Review of "We Know Where You Live" - 26 June 1998

"Dean Johnson... breaks down the songs on his new album, We Know Where You Live - and finally gives us the true story behind his obsession with Stevie Nicks."
NEXT Magazine
Interview with Dean Johnson about the album - 22 May 1998

"If you really want to rock with the disenfranchised, pocket the bankroll that you earmarked for 'Rent' tickets and buy this album instead."
HX Magazine
Review of "We Know Where You Live" - May 1998

"As New York's reigning 6-foot 6-inch bald drag queen... Johnson gives the band's sarcastically bittersweet songs an added punch."
PAPER Magazine
Dean Johnson of the Velvet Mafia - May 1996

Trip Records Official Spam

The Velvet Mafia GLAMA Nomination Press Release
The Velvet Mafia debut album Press Release
We Know Where You Live Album Onesheet