The Violet Lights

The Violet Lights
The Violet Lights in Chicago in 2012
The Violet Lights in Chicago in 2012
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresIndie rock, Britpop, Garage rock
Years active2011-present
MembersJoel Nass
Amber Garvey
Websitethevioletlights.com

The Violet Lights are an American indie rock duo formed in Los Angeles, California in 2011, consisting of Joel Nass and Amber Garvey.[1] Critics have likened the sound of the band to The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, The Killers and other Britpop influenced bands, while noting the garage rock elements.[2][3][4][5]

History

Natives of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Joel Nass and Amber Garvey moved together to Los Angeles before forming The Violet Lights and beginning work on the band's first record, Sex & Sound EP.[6][7] Although independently funded and produced, Sex & Sound was recorded at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, the historic studio where over 200 Gold records have been recorded, including landmark albums by The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, and The Doors.[8][9] The EP has been described as having particularly high production values and radio-friendly sound for an independent release.[10][11][12]

The Violet Lights have been noted for maintaining a unique blog of their experiences as a band, receiving praise for the consistency with which they post and the quality of the accompanying photographs.[13][14]

Radio

Sex & Sound gained widespread airplay on North American college radio in late 2011, debuting at No. 12 on the CMJ Radio 200 Adds Chart,[15][16] appearing on the CMJ Radio 200 Chart,[17] and appearing on the top 30 airplay charts of many college stations.[18][19][20]

Tours and Appearances

Buzz generated by Sex & Sound enabled The Violet Lights to complete a coast-to-coast, two-month tour of North America in early 2012,[21][22][23] including performances at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas in March 2012.[24][25] The band has played dates with Dead Sara, Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons, Greg Ginn, and The Bright Light Social Hour.[26][27][28][29]

Discography

EPs

  • Sex & Sound (2011)
  1. "Your Love/Not Enough"
  2. "Ready or Not"
  3. "Sex & Sound"
  4. "Substitute"
  5. "It'd be Fine"

Singles

  • "New Year's Song" (2013)[30]

See also

References

  1. ^ Felder, Ryan (27 July 2011). "New music at 90.3 The Core: "Sex & Sound" by The Violet Lights". Art for Art's Sake Radio. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  2. ^ "The Violet Lights". A.V. Club Indianapolis. 7 February 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  3. ^ Lotkhamnga, Seraphina (28 February 2012). "Ears Wide Open: The Violet Lights". Buzzbands.LA. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  4. ^ McShane, Ben. "DOWNLOAD: The Violet Lights – "Your Love / Not Enough"". Classical Geek Theater. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  5. ^ Sisk, Jeffrey (10 April 2012). "The Violet Lights, "Sex & Sound" (self-released)". The Daily News. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  6. ^ Gilbertson, Jon M. (9 February 2012). "This week's concerts". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  7. ^ Maples, Tina (2 February 2012). "What They're Listening To - Joel Nass of the Violet Lights". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  8. ^ Kam, Chee. "THE VIOLET LIGHTS to Release Debut EP 'Sex & Sound'; Download Title Track Online; Announce Headline Tour". PureGrainAudio. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  9. ^ Angel, Allison (1 March 2012). "Violet Lights rock the Milestone". Creative Loafing Charlotte. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  10. ^ Werksman, Hans. "The Violet Lights: Sex & Sound". Here Comes The Flood. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  11. ^ DuPree, Madison (26 April 2011). "The Violet Lights - Sex & Sound EP - Album Review". New Music Monkey. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  12. ^ Muir, Pat (26 January 2012). "10 Days Out". Yakima Herald. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  13. ^ Tucker, Brian (25 February 2012). "L.A. band The Violet Lights to hit The Whiskey Feb. 28". Star News Online. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  14. ^ Kava, Jonathan. "The Violet Lights // Your Love/Not Enough". Eavesdr0p. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  15. ^ "CMJ Radio 200 Adds No. 1211 - August 2, 2011". Facebook. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  16. ^ "Charts For 8/2". WVOF 88.5 Fairfield University Radio. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  17. ^ "Sex & Sound on CMJ Radio 200 Chart". The Violet Lights - NEWS. 18 August 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  18. ^ "TOP 30: Week Of AUG 29". AM1700. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  19. ^ "WLCA Top 30 for 8/18-8/25". 89.9 WLCA College Radio's Best. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  20. ^ "WSIA's CMJ Playlist for September 6th 2011". WSIA. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  21. ^ Krenn, Nick. "Download: The Violet Lights - "Sex and Sound"". Earbuddy. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  22. ^ Gilbertson, Jon M. (9 Feb 2012). "This week's concerts". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  23. ^ "SATURDAY: The Violet Lights at the Red Room". Idaho Press Tribune. 27 January 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  24. ^ Lampela, Taylor. "Sexy sounds: the Violet Lights". The Deli. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  25. ^ "ESBMusic's SXSW Picks". Eat Sleep Breathe Music. 13 March 2012.
  26. ^ Mendoza, Brent X. "Picks of the Week: July 5-10". The Sunset Strip. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
  27. ^ Bronson, Kevin (27 April 2012). "Tonight in L.A.: Esperanza Spalding, Bruce Springsteen, Stagecoach, Ingrid Michaelson, Fruit Bats, the Bright Light Social Hour, Girl in a Coma". Buzzbands LA. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
  28. ^ "7.5.12 Cory Chisel + Violet Lights". Three Three Five Blog. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
  29. ^ Tehee, Josh. "Concert review: Greg Ginn and the Royal We @ Fulton 55, 6/16/2012". Fresno Famous. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
  30. ^ Werksman, Hans. "The Violet Lights: New Year's Song". Here Comes The Flood. Retrieved 9 December 2013.