The High Violets
The High Violets | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Genres | Shoegazer Dream pop Alternative rock |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Comet Rock Records Reverb |
| 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 |
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 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 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
- 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)
Song Appearances in Media
The High Violets songs have been featured in various television shows, including:
- MTV Fraternity Life
- MTV Sorority Life
- CW Life Unexpected
The High Violets song Chinese Letter Remix (Ulrich Schnauss remix) was featured in the film and film soundtrack Water Wings[10]
References
- ^ 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
- ^ Forkcast. Pitchfork Media, September 25, 2007. Accessed November 9, 2007.
- ^ (http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/reviews/review.asp?id=7776)
- ^ ("http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1451438/soundtrack")
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