The Violet Lights Explained

The Violet Lights
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Origin:Los Angeles, California, United States
Genre:Indie rock, Britpop, Garage rock
Years Active:2011-present
Website:thevioletlights.com
Current Members:Joel Nass
Amber Garvey

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

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

Singles

See also

External links

Notes and References

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

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