Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Violet, the 19-year-old daughter of Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, has formally signed a contract with Republic Records via her label, Auroura Records, as per Blabbermouth. Additionally, the Los Angeles-based musician’s previously Bandcamp-available songs “THUM” and “Applefish” have been formally released on all streaming services. “Applefish” is gentler and more playful with a dreamy, offbeat edge, but “THUM” is loud, visceral, and emotionally explosive. When combined, they depict two aspects of the same sincere, immature feeling.
Violet also released a third song this week, “What’s Heaven Without You,” which pays homage to the late David Lynch on his 80th birthday. Violet, Raisen, and Persia Numan wrote the song, which was produced by Anthony Paul Lopez and Justin Raisen (Kim Gordon, Yves Tumor). The latter is the daughter of legendary new wave artist Gary Numan, whose song “Down In The Park” was recorded by Foo Fighters on the 1996 compilation album “Songs In The Key Of X: Music From And Inspired By The X-Files,” which was produced in conjunction with the American scientific fiction television series “The X-Files.”
From the moment we met Violet, it was clear that she represents the next generation of artists. The music is immediate, intentional and her voice holds a rare duality. She is unapologetically cool and is a fearless female voice. We couldn’t be more excited to help bring her vision and this album to life. – Kristina Grossmann, SVP of A&R/operations at Republic Records
Violet brings a rare combination of perspective, artistry, and reverence for the craft. She understands the history of music, but she’s also pushing it forward. She is the future. – David Wolter, EVP/head of A&R at Republic Records
This song was written in David Lynch’s memory alongside two of my favorite collaborators in the world, Persia Numan and Justin Raisen. A few days after the chaos and devastation of the L.A. fires, we came together in our sadness and grief and let it pour out into this song. We hope you can find some resonance in it. The impact he left on art is truly magical. We miss you, David. – Violet Grohl
