From an episode of Velvet HazePresented by Clara Slewa

Interview

Velvet Haze: Billy Gardner & Friends Find the Natural Light

Billy Gardner joins Clara Slewa on Velvet Haze to discuss his collaborative solo debut Last of the Natural Light, a record shaped by the community he has built through Anti Fade Records.

After years immersed in punk and garage rock, Billy reflects on leaning further into singer-songwriter territory, accidentally finding a touch of T. Rex along the way, and inviting friends into the process.

With live dates taking shape and a launch planned for later in the year, Billy also drops by to share a few tracks and trace some of the sounds behind the album.

Last of the Natural Light is out now.

Billy Gardner and Friends: Last of the Natural Light
Listen to Velvet Haze: Billy Gardner & Friends Find the Natural Light25:011 August 2026