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The High Violets

The High Violets are an American dream pop band from Portland, Oregon.

History

The High Violets were formed in late 1998[1] after the breakup of Portland bands The Bella Low and Echoplex.[2] 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 released a remix album, Satellite Remixes, which featured Ulrich Schnauss among others.[8] Their fourth full length album Cinema was released in 2010. [9]

Discography

  • Dream Away EP (Self Released 1999)
  • 44 Down (Reverb Records, 2002)
  • To Where You Are (Reverb, 2006)
  • Gravity & Carry On - singles (Comet Rock, 2006)
  • Satellite Remixes (Reverb, 2007)
  • Cinema (Comet Rock, 2010)

Compilations

Song Appearances in Media

The High Violets songs have been featured in various television shows, including:

References

  1. ^ The High Violets Set Sights on the Stars. The Portland Tribune, April 19, 2002. Accessed November 9, 2007.
  2. ^ The High Violets at Allmusic.com
  3. ^ Review of 44 Down. Pop Matters, August 15, 2002. Accessed November 9, 2007.
  4. ^ Weekly Picks, San Francisco Bay Guardian, April 18-24, 2007. Accessed November 9, 2007.
  5. ^ Review of To Where You Are. Spacelab. Accessed November 9, 2007.
  6. ^ Review of To Where You Are. Urb Magazine. Accessed November 9, 2007.
  7. ^ Review of To Where You Are
  8. ^ Forkcast. Pitchfork Media, September 25, 2007. Accessed November 9, 2007.
  9. ^ (http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/reviews/review.asp?id=7776)