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Hey Violet releases angsty new track, Uncomplicated for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2024

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than cranking up the new track Uncomplicated from Hey Violet. The band released the angsty new track today. Rena Lovelis comments about the new song, “This song was a way to call out my own distorted thinking in relationships… a sort of reckoning for what I chase and why I chase it. I remember when I was 16 years old and I was dating someone who was just a total sweetheart, and I was bored out of my mind. It really had nothing to do with that person; it was the volatility that Nia and I grew up witnessing that then transgressed into my relationships later on.” “Uncomplicated was initially written by us, our friend Robbie Hiser, and an artist friend for their project, but we ended up loving the song and asked if we could have it for this album. The lyrics really feel like a harsh spotlight on my thinking and we thought it was an important part of the album as a whole. It [Read More]

Excited to share the new track from Hey Violet as they sign to Hopeless Records

October 16, 2023

We are so excited to share the awesome news of Hey Violet signing to Hopeless Records. As the Los Angeles based alt pop band ushers in a new era the release of their new single, i should call my friends makes a big splash. The infectious new track will have longtime fans and new ones dancing along in no time. Vocalist Rena Lovelis shares of the Track: “i should call my friends” is a cry to a nostalgic reminiscing of youth and the song is simultaneously calling out bad habits I (Rena) slip into sometimes, like isolating and not keeping in contact with people as much as I normally would. This song is a super fun but acutely self-reflective anthem that paints a picture of a widely felt human experience – our need for connection with each other and compassion for ourselves. This song really touches on struggles with mental illness and how that in itself can make one feel incredibly disconnected. We want listeners to know that if you feel that way, you are not [Read More]

HEY VIOLET release new song Close My Eyes and catch them kick off their tour in SF on May 28th!

May 24, 2019

Hey Violet have just released an addictive new song, Close My Eyes which is now available on Hi or Hey/Capitol Records. It is now available for streaming and purchase from all digital partners. Rena Lovelis explains more about the new song, “’Close My Eyes’ is essentially about living in a fantasy land. It’s about the idea of still wanting to be with an ex who has already moved on. There’s definitely a level of denial that goes into being in that sort of headspace because you’re basically rejecting the present reality and not allowing yourself to move forward. The song sounds very calm and chill but in the lyrical content there’s an air of tension because of that refusal to accept things as they are.” “Close My Eyes,” which was written by Hey Violet with Sean Kennedy, Tim Anderson, and Aron Forbes (the latter two who co-produced), is the second of four new tracks the band is set to release throughout the spring and summer. The first, “Better By Myself,” was released in April, along with an [Read More]

Pick up the new Hey Violet single, O.D.D. and pre-order their upcoming album From the Outside

June 2, 2017

Hey Violet are just two weeks away from the release of their new album From the Outside. Today they released their new single, O.D.D. which is off the upcoming album. It will definitely be one of your favorite tracks and a must have on your playlist. Check out the song below with the visualizer: O.D.D. (Visualizer) (Explicit) by Hey Violet on VEVO. You can pick up the new track when you pre-order the album. Head over to their website: http://www.heyviolet.com/ and you can also pick up some cool merch bundles by heading over to: https://shopheyviolet.com/. We can’t wait for the release of the new album and of course a new tour! We caught Hey Violet earlier this year when they performed in San Francsico at The Chapel. In case you missed it, check out the photos by our Rockin Ryan: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.heyviolet.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/heyvioletofficial Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/heyviolet Instagram: http://instagram.com/heyviolet

Hey Violet kick off tour with stellar show in San Francisco and pick up their new single, Break My Heart

March 10, 2017

This week Hey Violet kicked off their tour with a stellar performance in San Francisco. They came to one of my favorite venues, The Chapel which provided the perfect place for them to deliver 150% energy and a fantastic show! Check out the photos by our Rockin Ryan: They had the crowd singing along and dancing, amid the loud screams of excitement! Today Hey Violet released their new song, Break My Heart which you can listen to by heading over to: http://heyviolet.lnk.to/BreakMyHeart. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.heyviolet.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/heyvioletofficial Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/heyviolet Instagram: http://instagram.com/heyviolet

5SOS, Hey Violet and Roy English at Shoreline Amphitheater, a night of high energy and nonstop fun

September 3, 2016

The fans began lining up early in the day for the 5SOS (5 Seconds of Summer) Sounds Live Feels Live Tour with Hey Violet and Roy English. It was going to be a packed venue and the excitement grew among the fans as the minutes neared to starting time. Roy English delivers an infectious blend of rock, alternative, hip-hop, and electronic with the emphasis being on fun feel good music! You can pick up his recently released EP, I’m Not Here, Pt. 1 on iTunes here. Hey Violet took to the stage amid thousands of screaming fans. From the second they hit the stage, they got the crowd moving, dancing and singing along with their contagious enthusiasm. It has been amazing for us to watch this band grow over the years and tonight their sound was bigger than ever. One thing is certain,this might have began as a band of teenagers ,but their music has definitely grown to a new level, they have honed in their crafts and deliver music that is enjoyable for listeners [Read More]

Hey Violet announce they will be out with 5 Seconds of Summer on the Sounds Live Feels Live Tour

May 11, 2016

We are excited to share the news with you that Hey Violet will be joining 5 Seconds of Summer on the US dates of the Sounds Live Feels Live Tour. Check out the details below: We are happy to see a date at the Shoreline and look forward to bringing you all the coverage. For more details head over to: http://www.5sos.com/live/. Last year we brought you our coverage of their first US headlining show at the Troubadour in West Hollywood which you can check out here: Hey Violet delivers epic set at Troubadour. In case you missed it, you can check out a LIVE Video of their performance of Taylor Swift’s Blank Space. They completely killed it and staked ownership on that song. It was amazing. Check out the video here: Check out some photos from their Hollywood set: Make sure to pick up their five song EP, I Can Feel It. It is exactly what the doctor ordered. Feel good music that builds you up and is an instant mood elevator. You can also check out our coverage [Read More]