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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

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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

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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

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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

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EPs

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

Singles

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  • "New Year's Song" (2013)[30]

See also

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References

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