Violens
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Comment: This needs significant coverage in independent and reliable sources to show that the band is notable. Allmusic isn't significant coverage; interviews aren't independent. LittlePuppers (talk) 05:24, 26 November 2023 (UTC)
Violens | |
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| Origin | New York |
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| Years active | 2007-2012 |
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| Past members | Jorge Elbrecht Iddo Arad Myles Matheny |
Violens was an American synth-pop band. Jorge Elbrecht and Iddo Arad formed the band in 2007 while living in Brooklyn, New York, and Myles Matheny joined them in 2010[1]. In 2008, the band released their self-titled extended play under the Deadly People record label. Their debut album Amoral was released in 2010, later followed by the sophomore album True, released in 2012.
In addition, they have released two mixtapes titled Winter 2009 Mixtape and Summer 2010 Mixtape with collaborations by other artists and bands including MGMT and Chairlift.
The band's name derives from the combination of the words "violence" and "violins".[2]
History
Prior to the band's formation, Elbrecht met Iddo Arad in Miami in 1996. Arad performed with Elbrecht's art collective, Lansing-Dreiden, in New York and Miami in the early 2000s.[3]
Following the last music release by Lansing-Dreiden, the band relocated to Brooklyn and began performing as Violens.[4] The band was formed in late 2007 by Jorge Elbrecht as an outlet for his song writing, with the help of Iddo Arad.[5] They released their debut, self-titled EP on October 27, 2008 under the Deadly People record label. Before starting work on their debut album, Violens toured in the US and Europe in 2009, opening for Deerhunter, Bat for Lashes, and Grizzly Bear.[1][6] Violens went on tour with White Lies through November to December of 2009.[6] In early 2010, Myles Matheny joined the band.[1]
In May of 2010, the debut album Amoral was announced to be released in October of the same year. A British tour was also announced for November and December.[7] The album was released on October 3, 2010 under the Friendly Fire Recordings record label. In 2011, the band began releasing singles "to test out production ideas and gauge fan reaction"[8] which were then collectively released as a compilation titled Nine Songs. While on tour, the band recorded "30 or 40" demos, of which 4 ended up on the upcoming album.[8] Leading up to the release of their sophomore album, Violens toured on the east coast from March to May of 2012. The sophomore album, True, was released on May 15, 2012 under Slumberland Records, featuring vocals by Caroline Polachek,[9][10] who had previously worked with them on songs from Violens' mixtapes.
Their self-titled debut EP charted on the "Official Physical Singles Chart" in the UK on February 15, 2014, peaking at number 95.[11]
Since the release of True, the band has not released any new material. Jorge Elbrecht continues releasing solo music under his name, with his solo debut album Here Lies being released in 2018.
Musical style
Violens are related to such genres as 60s psychedelic pop, thrash metal, Miami freestyle, dream-pop, experimental, lo-fi and pop-rock.[5][12] They have been compared to other bands such as Cocteau Twins, Sisters of Mercy, Crass and Minor Threat.
Billboard compared the band to ’80s British new wave bands Joy Division, New Order and The Cure.[13]
Discography
Violens have released 2 studio albums, 1 EP, and 2 mixtapes from 2008 to 2012.
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Amoral |
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| True |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Violens |
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Miscellaneous
| Title | Details |
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| Winter 2009 Mixtape |
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| Summer 2010 Mixtape |
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| Nine Songs |
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External Links
Friendly Fire Recordings artist page
References
- ^ a b c Davis, Hays. "Violens". www.undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Lester, Paul (2008-10-08). "No 405: Violens". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Matos, Michaelangelo (2012-05-16). "Brooklyn band Violens talks up 'speedgaze,' praises freestyle karaoke, and explains '3-D' music-making". POLITICO. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "A History of Violens". Interview Magazine. 2011-02-07. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ a b "Friendly Fire Recordings :: Violens". www.friendlyfirerecordings.com. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ a b "Violens Offer Free Winter Mixtape, Announce UK Tour With White Lies | Live4ever Media". 2009-11-19. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Murray, Robin (2010-08-05). "Violens Confirm Album, Tour". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Noel, Alyssa (2012-05-10). "Stream Violens' Full 'True' LP, Get the Story Behind Each Song". Spin. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Totally True by Violens, 2012-03-07, retrieved 2023-11-26
- ^ So Hard to See by Violens, 2012-03-07, retrieved 2023-11-26
- ^ ""Violens" by Violens". Official Charts. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Nast, Condé. "Violens: True". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Staff, Billboard (2010-11-19). "Violens, "Amoral"". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-11-26.