The High Violets

The High Violets
OriginPortland, Oregon, United States
GenresShoegaze
Dream pop
Alternative rock
Years active1998–present
LabelsSaint Marie Records
Comet Rock Records
Reverb Records
MembersKaitlyn Ni Donovan - vocals, guitar
Clint Sargent - lead guitar, vocals
Colin Sheridan - bass guitar
Luke Strahota - drums
Past membersViolet Bianca Grace (vocals, bass)
Allen Davis (bass)
Aaron Overstreet (bass)
Websitethehighviolets.com

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

History

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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 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

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  • 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

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Song appearances in media

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

The High Violets song Chinese Letter Remix (Ulrich Schnauss remix) was featured in the film and film soundtrack Water Wings.[11]

References

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  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". Evilsponge.org. 2006-01-31. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
  8. ^ Forkcast. Pitchfork Media, September 25, 2007. Accessed November 9, 2007.
  9. ^ "The 10 Best Shoegaze and Dream Pop Albums of 2016". Popmatters.com. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  10. ^ "The High Violets: B-Sides & Rarities". herecomestheflood.com. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  11. ^ "Water Wings (2009)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 21 November 2020.