The Violet Lights

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The Violet Lights
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The Violet Lights in Chicago in 2012
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California
Genres Indie rock, garage rock
Years active2009-present
MembersJoel Nass
Amber Garvey
Website thevioletlights.com

The Violet Lights are an American indie rock duo formed in Los Angeles in 2009. The group consists of Joel Nass and Amber Garvey. [1] The sound of the band has been described as influenced by The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, as well as garage rock and Britpop. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

History

Both originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, Nass and Garvey moved together to Los Angeles in 2008 before forming The Violet Lights.

The Violet Lights document their experiences as a band online, consisting of photography and writing by Garvey. [6] [7]

Sex and Sound

The band's first record, Sex & Sound EP was released in 2011. [8] [9] Released independently, and produced by Nass, Sex & Sound was recorded at Sunset Sound in Hollywood. [10] [11] The record was described as having high production values and a radio-friendly sound for an independent release. [12] [13] [14]

Sex & Sound gained significant airplay on North American college radio in late 2011, debuting at No. 12 on the CMJ Radio 200 Adds Chart, appearing on the CMJ Radio 200 Chart, and appearing on the top 30 airplay charts of many college stations. [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

The Violet Lights toured North America in support of Sex & Sound for much of 2012, playing over 100 dates, including performances at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas in March 2012. [21] [22] [23] [24] [25]

The band has played dates with Dead Sara, Cory Chisel, Greg Ginn, and The Bright Light Social Hour. [26] [27] [28] [29]

Old Goodies

In 2024, the band released Old Goodies, a 5-song EP of previously-unreleased songs they played while on tour in 2012. [30]

Discography

EPs

  1. "Your Love/Not Enough"
  2. "Ready or Not"
  3. "Sex & Sound"
  4. "Substitute"
  5. "It'd be Fine"

EPs

  1. "You're Not Alone"
  2. "Your Hair Looks Nice"
  3. "One I'd Like"
  4. "Homeless"
  5. "Finding Your Way"

Singles

References

  1. ↑ Felder, Ryan (July 27, 2011). "New music at 90.3 The Core: "Sex & Sound" by The Violet Lights". Art for Art's Sake Radio. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  2. ↑ "The Violet Lights". A.V. Club Indianapolis. February 7, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  3. ↑ Lotkhamnga, Seraphina (February 28, 2012). "Ears Wide Open: The Violet Lights". Buzzbands.LA. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  4. ↑ McShane, Ben. "DOWNLOAD: The Violet Lights – "Your Love / Not Enough"". Classical Geek Theater. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  5. ↑ Sisk, Jeffrey (April 10, 2012). "The Violet Lights, "Sex & Sound" (self-released)". The Daily News. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  6. ↑ Tucker, Brian (February 25, 2012). "L.A. band The Violet Lights to hit The Whiskey Feb. 28". Star News Online. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  7. ↑ Kava, Jonathan. "The Violet Lights // Your Love/Not Enough". Eavesdr0p. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  8. ↑ Gilbertson, Jon M. (February 9, 2012). "This week's concerts". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  9. ↑ Maples, Tina (February 2, 2012). "What They're Listening To - Joel Nass of the Violet Lights". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  10. ↑ Kam, Chee. "THE VIOLET LIGHTS to Release Debut EP 'Sex & Sound'; Download Title Track Online; Announce Headline Tour". PureGrainAudio. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  11. ↑ Angel, Allison (March 1, 2012). "Violet Lights rock the Milestone". Creative Loafing Charlotte. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  12. ↑ Werksman, Hans. "The Violet Lights: Sex & Sound". Here Comes The Flood. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  13. ↑ DuPree, Madison (April 26, 2011). "The Violet Lights - Sex & Sound EP - Album Review". New Music Monkey. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  14. ↑ Muir, Pat (January 26, 2012). "10 Days Out". Yakima Herald. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  15. ↑ "CMJ Radio 200 Adds No. 1211 - August 2, 2011". Facebook . Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  16. ↑ "Charts For 8/2". WVOF 88.5 Fairfield University Radio. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  17. ↑ "Sex & Sound on CMJ Radio 200 Chart". The Violet Lights - NEWS. August 18, 2011. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  18. ↑ "TOP 30: Week Of AUG 29". AM1700. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  19. ↑ "WLCA Top 30 for 8/18-8/25". 89.9 WLCA College Radio's Best. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  20. ↑ "WSIA's CMJ Playlist for September 6th 2011". WSIA. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  21. ↑ Krenn, Nick. "Download: The Violet Lights - "Sex and Sound"". Earbuddy. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  22. ↑ Gilbertson, Jon M. (February 9, 2012). "This week's concerts". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  23. ↑ "SATURDAY: The Violet Lights at the Red Room". Idaho Press Tribune. January 27, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  24. ↑ Lampela, Taylor. "Sexy sounds: the Violet Lights". The Deli. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  25. ↑ "ESBMusic's SXSW Picks". Eat Sleep Breathe Music. March 13, 2012.
  26. ↑ Mendoza, Brent X. "Picks of the Week: July 5–10". The Sunset Strip. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
  27. ↑ Bronson, Kevin (April 27, 2012). "Tonight in L.A.: Esperanza Spalding, Bruce Springsteen, Stagecoach, Ingrid Michaelson, Fruit Bats, the Bright Light Social Hour, Girl in a Coma". Buzzbands LA. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
  28. ↑ "7.5.12 Cory Chisel + Violet Lights". Three Three Five Blog. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
  29. ↑ Tehee, Josh. "Concert review: Greg Ginn and the Royal We @ Fulton 55, 6/16/2012". Fresno Famous. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  30. ↑ Alexander, Caleb (June 28, 2024). "June New Releases: Part Five". B-Side Guys. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  31. ↑ Werksman, Hans. "The Violet Lights: New Year's Song". Here Comes The Flood. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
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