Hey Violet

Hey Violet
Hey Violet in 2016. From left to right: Casey Moreta, Rena Lovelis, Nia Lovelis, Miranda Miller
Background information
Also known as Cherri Bomb (2008–2015)
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active 2008–present
Labels
Associated acts 5 Seconds of Summer
Website heyviolet.com
Members
  • Rena Lovelis
  • Nia Lovelis
  • Casey Moreta
  • Iain Shipp
Past members
  • Julia Pierce
  • Miranda Miller

Hey Violet is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California, consisting of Rena Lovelis (lead vocals), Nia Lovelis (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Casey Moreta (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Iain Shipp (bass guitar, synth bass).

Formed in 2008 as Cherri Bomb while its members were still in middle school, the band was originally an all-female hard rock group, consisting of Julia Pierce (lead vocals, lead guitar), Miranda Miller (rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Rena Lovelis (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Nia Lovelis (drums, percussion, backing vocals). In 2013, Pierce left the band and was later replaced by Casey Moreta. In 2015, the group changed their name to Hey Violet and drastically altered their sound. They later signed to Hi or Hey Records, founded by 5 Seconds of Summer, whom they supported on the Rock Out with Your Socks Out and Sounds Live Feels Live tours.[1]

Iain Shipp joined the band officially in September 2016. In August 2017, Miller announced her departure from the band via social media.

History

2008–2013: Cherri Bomb and Pierce's departure

Cherri Bomb consisted of Julia Pierce, who was the lead guitarist and vocalist, alongside Nia Lovelis, Miranda Miller and Rena Lovelis. The name Cherri Bomb originated from the book Cherry Bomb – The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Better Flirt, a Tougher Chick, and a Hotter Girlfriend, and to Living Life Like a Rock Star[2] by Carrie Borzillo. On June 14, 2011, they signed to Hollywood Records,[3] and on October 18, 2011, they released their debut EP, Stark.

The band were opening acts for rock bands, including Bush, Camp Freddy, Filter, Foo Fighters, The Smashing Pumpkins, Staind and Steel Panther.[3][4] They also played European festivals, including Oxegen in Ireland (the youngest act to appear), T in the Park in Scotland, Sonisphere and the Reading and Leeds Festivals.[5]

The band released their debut studio album, This Is the End of Control, on May 15, 2012, which charted on Billboard's Top Hard Rock Albums at number 24 and Top Heatseekers at number 11.[6] They appeared on the Warped Tour in July–August 2012.[7][8] In August 2012, they toured with the Welsh rock band Lostprophets.[9]

On January 23, 2013, Cherri Bomb announced on their Facebook page that they had parted ways with Pierce. When asked the reasoning behind Pierce's departure, Miller commented on her Tumblr that it was due to "creative differences", and that "we went our separate ways because we wanted to go in one direction and she wanted to go in another." However, after Pierce's departure was announced she took to her own Facebook page and clarified that she did not leave the band voluntarily. Pierce stated, "When I started Cherri Bomb five years ago, I envisioned something beautiful for this band. It's unfortunate that I'm no longer part of it. Sadly, what has happened wasn't my decision. I never imagined it ending up this way."[10]

Guitarist Casey Moreta joined the band that year on a temporary basis on the rebranded band. On March 9, 2013, Moreta was asked to join the band permanently while performing on stage at the Viper Room.[11]

2015–present: Hey Violet and Miller's departure

Rena Lovelis performing in December 2016

On February 18, 2015, after Pierce's departure the remaining members announced on their official YouTube channel that they had changed their name to Hey Violet.[12] On March 19, 2015, they released their new single "This Is Why".[13] On March 24, it was confirmed that they would be signed to Hi or Hey Records, 5 Seconds of Summer's partnership of Capitol Records.[14] On June 15, Hey Violet announced that they would be releasing their first EP I Can Feel It in July. The band were the opening support act for 5 Seconds of Summer on the European and North American legs of their Rock Out with Your Socks Out Tour.[15] In both the European and USA/Canadian legs of the tour, they played free acoustic sets outside the show venues for fans.[16] The band also went on its own European headlining tour in winter 2015. It was during this tour that Rena Lovelis stopped playing the bass to focus on her vocals, and a temporary bassist was brought on. They continued to open for 5SOS on the North American leg of their 2016 Sounds Live Feels Live World Tour.[17] During this tour, new touring bassist Iain Shipp was introduced, and was later made an official member of the band in September 2016. Their second EP Brand New Moves was released in August 2016, with follow-up single "Guys My Age" in September 2016. Hey Violet toured radio stations in fall 2016 and was on the lineup for a number of Jingle Ball shows promoting their EP and the single "Guys My Age".

In March 2017, "Break My Heart" was released as the second single from their second studio album, From the Outside.[18][19] The album was released on June 16, 2017.

On August 31, 2017, Miller announced her departure from the band via the group's social media accounts, stating that touring had become "grueling".[20]

Musical style

Hey Violet's musical style has been described as pop punk,[21][22][19] pop rock,[14] pop[19][22] and electropop.[22] As Cherri Bomb, their music was referred to as hard rock[23][24] and alternative rock.[25]

Band members

Timeline

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Payne, Chris. "Pop Shop Podcast: Hey Violet Is the Rock-Savvy Pop Band Top 40 Needs". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 13, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
  2. ↑ Phares, Heather. "Cherri Bomb – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Cherri Bomb Signs to Hollywood Records - ARTISTdirect News". Artistdirect.com. Archived from the original on May 26, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Cherri Bomb: Queens of Noise". Loudmag.com.au. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Cherri Bomb". South by Southwest. Archived from the original on April 21, 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
  6. ↑ Cherri Bomb. "Cherri Bomb – Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Exclusive Interview: Cherri Bomb Talk Vans Warped Tour & Marvel'S The Avengers Movie Soundtrack". The Daily BLAM!. Archived from the original on June 24, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
  8. ↑ Musicians. "Cherri Bomb On Warped Tour & Bamboozle - New Album Out May 15". Fearlessradio.com. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Lostprophets and Cherri Bomb Tour Dates". SMNnews.com. July 31, 2012. Archived from the original on August 2, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  10. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/JuliaPierceOfficial/posts/294954760626769
  11. ↑ "Cherri Bomb's YouTube video" Archived March 18, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. (March 11, 2013). Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Hey Violet's YouTube video" Archived March 13, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. (February 18, 2015). Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  13. ↑ Hey Violet - This Is Why (Music Video). YouTube. March 19, 2015. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  14. 1 2 "5 Seconds of Summer have signed Hey Violet to their label Hi Or Hey Records". Stage Right Secrets. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  15. ↑ "5 Seconds of Summer confirm tour dates with Hey Violet" Archived May 17, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. (April 1, 2015) Billboard.com. Retrieved July 1, 2015
  16. ↑ "Hey Violet – USA Band - evenmoreseniorbushe". evenmoreseniorbushe. Archived from the original on June 22, 2015.
  17. ↑ ".@5SOS + @HEYVIOLET. #SLFL N. AMERICA. BRING IT ON." Archived April 25, 2018, at the Wayback Machine. (May 12, 2016) Twitter.Com. Retrieved July 13, 2016
  18. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 13, 2017. Retrieved June 10, 2017. (March 10, 2017) iTunes. Retrieved March 10, 2017
  19. 1 2 3 Phares, Heather. "Hey Violet Bio". AllMusic. Archived from the original on July 26, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
  20. ↑ Hey Violet [@HeyViolet] (August 31, 2017). "Miranda Miller's departure" (Tweet). Retrieved September 1, 2017 – via Twitter.
  21. ↑ "Hey Violet's "This Is Why" Is The First Single Released By 5SOS's Own Record Label: Listen". Idolator. Archived from the original on March 28, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  22. 1 2 3 "Hey Violet and Terror Jr: The New Female Pop Rebels". nytimes. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
  23. ↑ Houle, Zachary. "Cherri Bomb: This is the End of Control". PopMatters. Archived from the original on February 27, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  24. ↑ "Cherri Bomb | Leeds Festival 2011 - #AltSounds". Hangout.altsounds.com. September 6, 2011. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  25. ↑ "Exclusive Q and A: Cherri Bomb Separate The Girls From The Boys". Ourstage.com. August 7, 2012. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  26. ↑ "Twitter". Archived from the original on April 25, 2018.
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