The High Violets are an American dream pop band from Portland, Oregon, United States.
The High Violets | |
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| Origin | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Genres | Shoegaze Dream pop Alternative rock |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Saint Marie Records Comet Rock Records Reverb Records |
| Members | Kaitlyn Ni Donovan - vocals, guitar Clint Sargent - lead guitar, vocals Colin Sheridan - bass guitar Luke Strahota - drums |
| Past members | Violet Bianca Grace (vocals, bass) Allen Davis (bass) Aaron Overstreet (bass) |
| Website | thehighviolets.com |
History
editThe High Violets were formed in late 1998[1] after the breakup of Portland band The Bella Low[2] by former members Clint Sargent, Luke Strahota and Violet Bianca Grace. This lineup was short-lived however as Grace left after a few gigs. Sargent and Strahota then joined forces with Allen Davis of Echoplex. Soon after Sargent recruited Kaitlyn Ni Donovan to complete the line up. After self-releasing an EP entitled Dream Away, they signed to Irish label Reverb Records and released 44 Down in 2002.[3] Four years later, they followed up with the critically acclaimed To Where You Are, also on Reverb.[4][5][6] The group also performed at SXSW in 2006.[7] In 2007, they performed at NXNE and released a remix album, Satellite Remixes, which featured Ulrich Schnauss and Carmen Rizzo among others.[8] Although the band is currently on hiatus from touring and live performances they have been active in the studio. Their fifth full-length album Heroes and Halos, released April 1, 2016, was listed on PopMatters 10 Best Shoegaze and Dream pop Albums 2016.[9] In 2021 they released the B-Sides & Rarities album.[10]
Discography
edit- Dream Away EP (Self Released 2000)
- 44 Down EP (Reverb Records, 2002)
- Invitation EP (Self Released 2005)
- To Where You Are (Reverb, 2006)
- Satellite Remixes (Reverb, 2007)
- Cinema (Comet Rock, 2010)
- Heroes and Halos (Saint Marie Records, 2016)
- B-Sides & Rarities (Comet Rock, 2021)
Compilations
edit- Northwestern Presents... Rock Stars Attack! (2000)
- NW Shoegazer Bliss (2002)
- In a Different Place (2003)
- Fuzzy Ball (2004)
- MusicfestNW '06 (2006)
- Missing Deadlines - Ulrich Schnauss Remixes (2010)
- Rock Back for Japan, volume 5 (2011)
- Static Waves Saint Marie Records (2012)
- Static Waves 2 Saint Marie Records (2013)
- Static Waves 3 Saint Marie Records (2014)
- Static Waves 4 Saint Marie Records (2015)
Song appearances in media
editThe High Violets songs have been featured in various television shows, including:
- MTV Fraternity Life
- MTV Sorority Life
- CW Life Unexpected
- Direct TV You Me Her
The High Violets song Chinese Letter Remix (Ulrich Schnauss remix) was featured in the film and film soundtrack Water Wings.[11]
References
edit- ^ The High Violets Set Sights on the Stars. The Portland Tribune, April 19, 2002. Accessed November 9, 2007.
- ^ The High Violets at Allmusic.com
- ^ Review of 44 Down. Pop Matters, August 15, 2002. Accessed November 9, 2007.
- ^ Weekly Picks, San Francisco Bay Guardian, April 18–24, 2007. Accessed November 9, 2007.
- ^ Review of To Where You Are. Spacelab. Accessed November 9, 2007.
- ^ Review of To Where You Are. Urb Magazine. Accessed November 9, 2007.
- ^ "Review of To Where You Are". Evilsponge.org. 2006-01-31. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
- ^ Forkcast. Pitchfork Media, September 25, 2007. Accessed November 9, 2007.
- ^ "The 10 Best Shoegaze and Dream Pop Albums of 2016". Popmatters.com. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "The High Violets: B-Sides & Rarities". herecomestheflood.com. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- ^ "Water Wings (2009)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 21 November 2020.