Hey Violet
{{Short description|American pop rock band}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2017}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Hey Violet
| image = HeyViolet2016.png
| image_size =
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| alt =
| caption = Hey Violet in January 2016. From left to right: Casey Moreta, Rena Lovelis, Nia Lovelis, and Miranda Miller.
| alias = Cherri Bomb (2008–2015)
| origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| genre = {{flatlist|
}}
| discography = Hey Violet discography
| years_active = 2008–2024
| label = {{flatlist|
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| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|heyviolet.com}}
| past_members =
- Julia Pierce
- Miranda Miller
- Rena Lovelis
- Nia Lovelis
- Casey Moreta
- Iain Shipp
}}
Hey Violet was an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California, consisting of Rena Lovelis (lead vocals, bass), Nia Lovelis (drums, percussion, piano, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals) and Casey Moreta (lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals).
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, 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.{{cite web|last=Payne|first=Chris|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/podcasts/7744217/hey-violet-interview-guys-my-age-tour-pop-shop-podcast|title=Pop Shop Podcast: Hey Violet Is the Rock-Savvy Pop Band Top 40 Needs|publisher=Billboard|access-date=July 10, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713090817/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/podcasts/7744217/hey-violet-interview-guys-my-age-tour-pop-shop-podcast|archive-date=July 13, 2017|df=mdy-all}}
Iain Shipp (bass guitar, synth bass, keyboards) joined the band officially in September 2016 but left in 2019. In August 2017, Miller announced her departure from the band via social media.
On May 31, 2024, Hey Violet formally announced on their social media that the band was breaking up on June 28, 2024, following the release of their final album Aftertaste.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C7pNFJFPDIA/ |title=Hey Violet on Instagram: Dear You... |date=May 31, 2024|publisher=Instagram|access-date=May 31, 2024}}
History
=2008–2013: Cherri Bomb and Pierce's departure=
Cherri Bomb consisted of Julia Pierce on vocals and lead guitar, sisters Nia and Rena Lovelis on drums and bass respectively, and second guitarist Miranda Miller. Although all four were born on the east coast of the United States, they each moved to California for better opportunities in music.{{cite web|last=Price |first=Jason |url=https://www.iconvsicon.com/2012/06/11/cherri-bombs-miranda-miller-discusses-the-bands-powerful-debut-album/ |title=Cherri Bomb's Miranda Miller Discusses The Band's Powerful Debut Album! |date=June 11, 2012 |publisher=Icon Vs. Icon |access-date=February 27, 2022}} Pierce said that at around 10 or 11 years old she had the vision of forming a rock band with girls her own age, and eventually recruited the other members after putting flyers up around Los Angeles and advertisements on Craigslist.{{cite web|last=Tishgart |first=Sierra |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/julia-pierce-cherri-bomb |title=Julia Pierce of Cherri Bomb on Forming an All-Girl Rock Band |date=July 31, 2012 |publisher=Teen Vogue |access-date=February 27, 2022}} Nia was the first she teamed up with and, after trying out some other musicians, Miller joined after sending them videos of her playing and singing. Needing a bassist to complete the lineup, they asked Nia's sister Rena, who played guitar, to take up bass temporarily, but it became permanent.{{cite web|last=Capps |first=Jesse |url=https://www.rockconfidential.com/exclusive-interview-rena-lovelis-from-cherri-bomb/ |title=Exclusive Interview: Rena Lovelis from Cherri Bomb |date=June 20, 2012 |publisher=Rock Confidential |access-date=February 27, 2022}} Miller stated that the group formed with the concept of all four being capable of singing lead on different songs.{{cite web|last=Ballard |first=Joe |url=https://mindequalsblown.net/interviews/interview-cherri-bomb |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808125214/https://mindequalsblown.net/interviews/interview-cherri-bomb |url-status=usurped |archive-date=August 8, 2020 |title=Interview: Cherri Bomb |publisher=mindequalsblown.net |access-date=February 27, 2022}} The name Cherri Bomb originated from the book Cherry Bomb{{spaced ndash}} The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Better Flirt, a Tougher Chick, and a Hotter Girlfriend, and to Living Life Like a Rock Star by Carrie Borzillo, which Nia and Rena were reading and recommended to the others.{{cite web|last=Phares |first=Heather |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/cherri-bomb-p2473676/biography |title=Cherri Bomb – Biography |publisher=AllMusic |access-date= January 11, 2013}} Miller said, "After reading it, we kinda decided that name really fit our personality because it is about being a rocker chick. It was really just cute, funny and awesome".
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Rena said her first show with the band was to an audience of 40,000 on Independence Day 2009 at Warner Park in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. Nia and Rena's mother, Anastasia, had previously played in a band with former Hole and Mötley Crüe drummer Samantha Maloney.{{cite web|last=Reavy |first=Pat |url=https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2012/9/21/20797219/cherri-bomb-are-america-s-next-trailblazing-all-girl-band |title=Cherri Bomb are America's next trailblazing all girl band |date=September 21, 2012 |publisher=Deseret News |access-date=February 27, 2022}} Maloney took on the job of managing Cherri Bomb and got them their first tour, opening for the Smashing Pumpkins in 2010. On June 14, 2011, they signed to Hollywood Records,{{cite web |url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/news/article/0,,8976077,00.html |title=Cherri Bomb Signs to Hollywood Records - ARTISTdirect News |publisher=Artistdirect.com |access-date=May 20, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526002414/http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/news/article/0,,8976077,00.html |archive-date=May 26, 2012 |df=mdy-all }} and on October 18, 2011, they released their debut EP, Stark. It includes a cover of "The Pretender", which the Deseret News reported earned them a spot opening for the Foo Fighters after Dave Grohl heard it.
Cherri Bomb were also an opening act for bands such as Bush, Camp Freddy, Filter, Staind and Steel Panther.{{cite web |url=http://www.loudmag.com.au/features/cherri-bomb-queens-noise/ |title=Cherri Bomb: Queens of Noise |date=January 15, 2012 |publisher=Loudmag.com.au |access-date=March 11, 2019 |archive-date=September 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919120439/http://www.loudmag.com.au/features/cherri-bomb-queens-noise/ |url-status=dead }} They 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.{{cite web |url=http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_MS17416 |title=Cherri Bomb |publisher=South by Southwest |access-date=June 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421132119/http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_MS17416 |archive-date=April 21, 2012 |df=mdy-all }} The band released their first 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.{{cite web|author=Cherri Bomb |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/cherri-bomb-mn0002770685/awards |title=Cherri Bomb – Awards |publisher=Allmusic |access-date= June 28, 2012}} They appeared on the Warped Tour in July–August 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.dailyblam.com/news/2012/06/19/exclusive-interview-cherri-bomb-talk-vans-warped-tour-avengers-soundtrack |title=Exclusive Interview: Cherri Bomb Talk Vans Warped Tour & Marvel'S The Avengers Movie Soundtrack |publisher=The Daily BLAM! |access-date=June 28, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120624215611/http://www.dailyblam.com/news/2012/06/19/exclusive-interview-cherri-bomb-talk-vans-warped-tour-avengers-soundtrack |archive-date=June 24, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}{{cite web|author=Musicians |url=http://www.fearlessradio.com/musicians/5455-cherri-bomb-on-warped-tour-a-bamboozle-new-album-out-may-15 |title=Cherri Bomb On Warped Tour & Bamboozle - New Album Out May 15 |publisher=Fearlessradio.com |access-date=August 24, 2012 }}{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In August 2012, they toured with the Welsh rock band Lostprophets.{{cite web |url=http://www.smnnews.com/2012/07/31/lostprophets-and-cherri-bomb-tour-dates/ |title=Lostprophets and Cherri Bomb Tour Dates |publisher=SMNnews.com |date=July 31, 2012 |access-date=August 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120802044043/http://www.smnnews.com/2012/07/31/lostprophets-and-cherri-bomb-tour-dates/ |archive-date=August 2, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}
On January 23, 2013, Cherri Bomb announced on their Facebook page that they had parted ways with Pierce. When asked the reasoning behind the 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."https://www.facebook.com/JuliaPierceOfficial/posts/294954760626769 {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}} Pierce later reflected on the split in 2017 saying, that, with the members all being minors, their parents "made things so much more complicated. It just got to a point where we weren't working together anymore. It was obvious that the families really wanted to go in a different direction than I did, so we parted ways. It worked out for the best. Now they're doing what they want to do and so am I."{{cite web|last=Sherman|first=Maria|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/cherri_bomb_julia_pierce_pyrce_interview/ |title=Ex-Cherri Bomb member Julia Pierce explains why the band parted ways, returns as PYRCE |date=May 17, 2017 |publisher=Alternative Press |access-date=February 27, 2022}}
In February 2013, the band also parted ways with Hollywood Records. That same month, the remaining members announced that they were writing new material and wanted to explore different musical avenues and not "put a definition on what our sound will turn out to be". Miller said that her and Rena were taking over lead vocals and that they were open to finding another lead guitarist or just staying a trio; "We're currently jamming with some friends and great musicians and trying different things out." Guitarist Casey Moreta joined Cherri Bomb that year on a temporary basis. On March 9, 2013, Moreta was asked to join the band permanently while performing on stage at The Viper Room.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaan2F3C9fk "Cherri Bomb's YouTube video"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318024701/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaan2F3C9fk |date=March 18, 2016 }} (March 11, 2013). Retrieved February 12, 2015.
=2015–2018: Rebranding as Hey Violet and ''From the Outside''=
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.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueZAkdbEaGw "Hey Violet's YouTube video"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313095427/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueZAkdbEaGw |date=March 13, 2016 }} (February 18, 2015). Retrieved February 18, 2015. On March 19, 2015, they released their new single "This Is Why".{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOK3ep3liFc|title=Hey Violet - This Is Why (Music Video)|date=March 19, 2015|work=YouTube|access-date=March 25, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115054054/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOK3ep3liFc|archive-date=January 15, 2016|df=mdy-all}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.stagerightsecrets.com/5-seconds-of-summer-have-found-a-band-to-sign-to-their-label-hey-violet/|title=5 Seconds of Summer have signed Hey Violet to their label Hi Or Hey Records|work=Stage Right Secrets|date=March 24, 2015|access-date=March 25, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402160700/http://www.stagerightsecrets.com/5-seconds-of-summer-have-found-a-band-to-sign-to-their-label-hey-violet/|archive-date=April 2, 2015|df=mdy-all}} 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.[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6517111/5-seconds-of-summer-tour-with-hey-violet "5 Seconds of Summer confirm tour dates with Hey Violet"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517131931/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6517111/5-seconds-of-summer-tour-with-hey-violet |date=May 17, 2016 }} (April 1, 2015) Billboard.com. Retrieved July 1, 2015 In both the European and USA/Canadian legs of the tour, they played free acoustic sets outside the show venues for fans.{{cite web|url=http://arcticterntalk.org/2015/06/22/hey-violet-usa-band/|title=Hey Violet – USA Band - evenmoreseniorbushe|work=evenmoreseniorbushe|date=June 22, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622221144/http://arcticterntalk.org/2015/06/22/hey-violet-usa-band/ |archive-date=June 22, 2015|df=mdy-all}} 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.[https://twitter.com/hiorheyrecords/status/730705596350144512 ".@5SOS + @HEYVIOLET. #SLFL N. AMERICA. BRING IT ON."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180425232438/https://twitter.com/hiorheyrecords/status/730705596350144512 |date=April 25, 2018 }} (May 12, 2016) Twitter.Com. Retrieved July 13, 2016 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. The song was the group's first commercial success, charting in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
In March 2017, "Break My Heart" was released as the second single from their second studio album, From the Outside.{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/break-my-heart-single/1211508769 |title=Break My Heart - Single by Hey Violet |website=Apple Music |date=March 10, 2017 |access-date=2017-06-10 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813203950/https://music.apple.com/us/album/break-my-heart-single/id1211508769 |archive-date=August 13, 2017 |df=mdy-all }} (March 10, 2017) Apple Music. Retrieved March 10, 2017 The album was released on June 16, 2017. The song had minor commercial success. The third and final single, "Hoodie" was released in August. On August 31, Miller announced her departure from the band via the group's social media accounts, stating that touring had become "grueling".{{cite tweet |user=HeyViolet |author=Hey Violet |number=903439630292406276 |title=Miranda Miller's departure |date=August 31, 2017 |access-date=September 1, 2017}}
Looking back on the beginning years of Hey Violet, Rena admitted that they were "feeling put into a bit of a box," not getting to explore their sound as much as they wanted to.{{cite web|url=https://thehoneypop.com/2021/05/22/exclusive-interview-hey-violet-talk-us-through-problems-and-upcoming-music/|title=Exclusive Interview: Hey Violet Talk Us Through 'Problems' And Upcoming Music|website=The Honey POP|first=Ashlynn|last=Picou|date=May 22, 2021|accessdate=January 7, 2022}}
=2019–2024: Singles, Shipp's departure, ''Aftertaste'', and disbandment=
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The band released a new single titled "Better by Myself" on April 12, 2019, along with a music video, directed by Marcella Cytrynowicz.{{cite web |url=https://www.capitolrecords.com/hey-violet-release-new-single-better-by-myself/ |title=Hey Violet Release New Single "Better By Myself" |publisher=Capitol Records |date=April 12, 2019 |access-date=September 2, 2019}}
On April 16, 2019, following allegations of sexual assault, Hey Violet announced Shipp's departure from the band via Twitter.{{cite tweet|author=Hey Violet|user=HeyViolet|number=1118306558247444480|title=Iain Shipp's Departure|date=April 16, 2019|access-date=2020-07-13}}{{Cite magazine|date=2019-04-17|title=Hey Violet Address Iain Shipp Split|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8507528/hey-violet-iain-shipp-sexual-assault-allegations|access-date=2020-07-13|magazine=Billboard}}{{Cite web|title=Hey Violet are "conducting a full investigation" into rape allegations against bassist|url=https://www.popbuzz.com/music/news/hey-violet-iain-shipp-rape/|access-date=2020-07-13|website=PopBuzz}}{{Cite web|last=Darus|first=Alex|date=2019-04-17|title=Hey Violet part ways with bassist after sexual assault allegations|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/hey-violet-iain-shipp-sexual-assault-allegations/|access-date=2020-07-13|work=Alternative Press}}
Throughout 2019, the band released a slew of singles, including "Close My Eyes" on June 21,{{Cite web|last=Vigil|first=Dom|title=Hey Violet Release Video for New Track, "Close My Eyes"|url=https://preludepress.com/news/2019/6/21/hey-violet-release-video-for-new-track-close-my-eyes/|access-date=2020-06-10|website=Prelude Press|date=June 21, 2019 }} "Queen of the Night" on July 19,{{Cite web|last=Vigil|first=Dom|title=Hey Violet Debut New Track, "Queen Of The Night"|url=https://preludepress.com/news/2019/7/19/hey-violet-debut-new-track-queen-of-the-night/|access-date=2020-06-10|website=Prelude Press|date=July 19, 2019 }} and "Clean" on October 17.{{Cite magazine|date=2019-10-18|title=Hey Violet's 'Clean' & Interview: Exclusive|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8533257/hey-violet-clean-video-interview-premiere|access-date=2020-06-10|magazine=Billboard}}
On March 12, 2021, after not releasing any music for the year of 2020, the band released a new single called "Friends Like This" and announced they would release three more EPs that, according to Hollywood Life, are about loss, falling to their vices and growing from your mistakes.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-11|title=Hey Violet Translates A Year Of 'Anger &Frustration' Into Delightful 'Friends LikeThis'|url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2021/03/11/hey-violet-friends-like-this-new-song/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=Hollywood Life}} Rena admits that "Friends Like This" is about "how [she] leaned into so many unhealthy habits trying to escape [her] own mind that [she] couldn't even connect" with those around her. The first EP in the series, Problems, addresses loss and loneliness, while the second EP focuses on vices that "satiate the longing for wholeness." Problems was released on June 18, 2021.{{cite web|title=Problems EP|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/problems-ep/1571173051|publisher=Apple Music|accessdate=January 28, 2022}} On October 22, 2021, the second EP in the series, Deep End was released.{{cite web|title=Deep End EP|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/deep-end-single/1589831235|publisher=Apple Music|accessdate=January 28, 2022}} The final EP in the series, Bloom, was released on April 29, 2022.{{cite web|title=Bloom EP|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/bloom-ep/1619902768|publisher=Apple Music|accessdate=August 12, 2022}}
On October 6, 2023, it was announced that the band had signed to Hopeless Records{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CyERDWIMr4P/ |title=it's not everyday you get to announce you're signed to Hopeless Records |date=October 6, 2023|publisher=Instagram|access-date=June 29, 2024}} and released their first single for the label, "I Should Call My Friends," on October 13, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CyESfc-viBT/ |title=I Should Call My Friends |date=October 6, 2023|publisher=Instagram|access-date=June 29, 2024}} The track was produced by John O'Callaghan of the Maine.[https://rocksound.tv/news/hey-violet-sign-to-hopeless-records-and-release-single-i-should-call-my-friends Hey Violet sign to Hopeless Records and release single 'I Should Call My Friends']
On May 31, 2024, Hey Violet announced on their Instagram page that the band would be breaking up on June 28, 2024, following the release of their final album Aftertaste, which includes the final songs they had been working on before they made the decision to end the band.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C7pNFJFPDIA/ |title=Hey Violet on Instagram: Dear You... |date=May 31, 2024|publisher=Instagram|access-date=May 31, 2024}}
Musical style
Hey Violet's musical style has been described as pop punk,{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/7585901/hey-violet-this-is-why-first-single-5-seconds-of-summer-record-label|title=Hey Violet's "This Is Why" Is The First Single Released By 5SOS's Own Record Label: Listen|work=Idolator|date=March 25, 2015 |access-date=March 25, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150404125324/http://www.idolator.com/7585901/hey-violet-this-is-why-first-single-5-seconds-of-summer-record-label|archive-date=April 4, 2015}}{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/04/arts/music/hey-violet-terror-jr.html|title=Hey Violet and Terror Jr: The New Female Pop Rebels|newspaper=The New York Times|date=July 4, 2017|access-date=July 10, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705232914/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/04/arts/music/hey-violet-terror-jr.html|archive-date=July 5, 2017|last1=Caramanica|first1=Jon}}{{cite web|last=Phares|first=Heather|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/hey-violet-mn0003417430/discography|title=Hey Violet Bio|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=July 10, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726045507/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/hey-violet-mn0003417430/discography|archive-date=July 26, 2017}} pop, EDM{{Cite web|date=2017-06-15|title=Hey Violet: When Going Pop Goes Right|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1946309/hey-violet-when-going-pop-goes-right/columns/the-week-in-pop/|access-date=2021-01-07|website=Stereogum}}{{Citation|title=From the Outside - Hey Violet {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/from-the-outside-mw0003045457|access-date=2021-01-07}} pop rock, and electropop. Rena has cited female musicians like Alanis Morissette, Amy Winehouse, Hayley Williams, Janis Joplin, Kate Bush, Stevie Nicks, and Taylor Swift as influences, while Nia draws inspiration from Beyoncé and Madonna's performances. As Cherri Bomb, their music was referred to as hard rock{{cite web |last=Houle |first=Zachary |url=https://www.popmatters.com/review/159078-cherri-bomb-this-is-the-end-of-control/ |title=Cherri Bomb: This is the End of Control |date=June 5, 2012 |publisher=PopMatters |access-date=February 8, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227101254/http://www.popmatters.com/review/159078-cherri-bomb-this-is-the-end-of-control/ |archive-date=February 27, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://hangout.altsounds.com/reviews/134537-cherri-bomb-leeds-festival-2011-a.html |title=Cherri Bomb {{!}} Leeds Festival 2011 |website=AltSounds |date=September 6, 2011 |access-date=February 8, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222062453/http://hangout.altsounds.com/reviews/134537-cherri-bomb-leeds-festival-2011-a.html |archive-date=February 22, 2014}} and alternative rock.{{cite web |url=http://www.ourstage.com/blog/2012/8/7/exclusive-q-and-a-cherri-bomb-separate-the-girls-from-the-boys |title=Exclusive Q and A: Cherri Bomb Separate The Girls From The Boys |publisher=Ourstage.com |date=August 7, 2012 |access-date=February 8, 2014 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222023753/http://www.ourstage.com/blog/2012/8/7/exclusive-q-and-a-cherri-bomb-separate-the-girls-from-the-boys |archive-date=February 22, 2014}} Pierce cited the Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance, Muse, Paramore, and the Smashing Pumpkins as influences on the original band.
Band members
Final members
- Rena Lovelis – lead vocals {{small|(2013–2024)}}, bass guitar {{small|(2008–2016, 2019–2024, studio only)}}, backing vocals {{small|(2008–2013)}}
- Nia Lovelis – drums, percussion, piano, backing vocals {{small|(2008–2024)}}, keyboards, synthesizers {{small|(2019–2024)}}
- Casey Moreta – lead guitar, backing vocals {{small|(2013–2024)}}, rhythm guitar {{small|(2017–2024)}}
Former members
- Julia Pierce – lead guitar, lead vocals {{small|(2008–2013)}}
- Miranda Miller – rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals {{small|(2008–2017)}}, synthesizers {{small|(2008–2017)}}
- Iain Shipp – bass guitar, synth bass {{small|(2016–2019)}}, keyboards {{small|(2017–2019)}}
Touring members
- Edison Lo – bass {{small|(2015)}}
- Vicky Warwick – bass guitar, synth bass, keyboards {{small|(2019–2024)}}
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bar:Nia text:"Nia Lovelis"
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bar:Rena from:23/01/2013 till:18/09/2016 color:lvocals width:3
bar:Rena from:01/09/2016 till:end color:lvocals
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at:16/06/2017
at:28/06/2024
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at:17/07/2015
at:16/08/2016
at:18/06/2021
at:22/10/2021
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Discography
{{Main|Hey Violet discography}}
- This Is the End of Control (2012)
- From the Outside (2017)
- Aftertaste (2024)
Awards
class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Nominated !Award !Category !Result !Ref |
2016
|Hey Violet |Choice Music: Next Big Thing |{{won}} |
2017
|"Break My Heart" |Musical.ly's #NextWaveApril |{{won}} |
2017
|Hey Violet |Best Underground Alternative Band |{{nominated}} |
2017
|"Guys My Age" |Choice Song: Group |{{nom}} |
2018
|Hey Violet |The Freshest—Best New Artist |{{nominated}} |
Tours
;Headlining
- Hey Violet Live (2019)
;Promotional
- From The Outside UK Tour (2017)
;Supporting
- 5 Seconds of Summer – Rock Out with Your Socks Out Tour (2014–2015)
- 5 Seconds of Summer – Sounds Live Feels Live World Tour (2016)
- Olivia O’Brien – It Was a Sad F*cking Tour (2020)
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
{{Commons category}}
- {{Official website|http://www.heyviolet.com/}}
{{Authority control}}
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