Hey Violet

Hey Violet

Band members from left to right: Casey Moreta, Rena Lovelis, Nia Lovelis, Miranda Miller
Background information
Also known as Cherri Bomb
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Pop punk,[1] pop rock,[2] alternative rock,[3] hard rock[4][5]
Years active 2008 (2008)-2013 (2013) (as Cherri Bomb)
2014 (2014)-present (as Hey Violet)
Labels Hi or Hey Records (2015-present)
Hollywood Records (2011-14)
Associated acts 5 Seconds of Summer
Website heyviolet.com
Members Miranda Miller
Nia Lovelis
Rena Lovelis
Casey Moreta
Past members Julia Pierce

Hey Violet is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, consisting of Miranda Miller (rhythm guitar/keyboard/vocals), Nia Lovelis (drums/vocals), Rena Lovelis (bass/lead vocals) and Casey Moreta (lead guitar).

Formed in 2008 as Cherri Bomb while its members were still in middle school, the band was originally all-female, consisting of Miller, the Lovelis sisters and lead singer Julia Pierce. In 2013, Pierce left the band and was later replaced by Moreta. In 2015, the band changed their name to Hey Violet, and later on signed to Hi or Hey Records.

History

2008–2013: Cherri Bomb and Julia 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[6] by Carrie Borzillo. On June 14, 2011, they signed to Hollywood Records,[7] 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.[7][8] They have 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.[9]

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.[10] They appeared on the Warped Tour in July–August 2012.[11][12]

In August 2012, they toured with the Welsh rock band Lostprophets.[13]

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".

Guitarist Casey Moreta joined the band 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.[14]

2015–present: Hey Violet

On February 18, 2015, the band announced on their official YouTube channel that they had changed their name to Hey Violet.[15] On the March 19, they released their new single "This Is Why".[16] 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.[2] On June 15, Hey Violet announced that they would be releasing their first EP I Can Feel It in July. From May to June 2015 Hey Violet were the opening support band for 5 Seconds of Summer on the European leg of their Rock Out with Your Socks Out Tour. They re-joined 5SOS for the North American dates of their tour on July 17, 2015.[17] In both the European and USA/Canada legs of the tour they also played free acoustic sets outside venues for fans. [18]

Band members

Current
Former

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

References

  1. ↑ "Hey Violet’s "This Is Why" Is The First Single Released By 5SOS’s Own Record Label: Listen". Idolator. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "5 Seconds of Summer have signed Hey Violet to their label Hi Or Hey Records". Stage Right Secrets. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Exclusive Q and A: Cherri Bomb Separate The Girls From The Boys". Ourstage.com. August 7, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  4. ↑ Houle, Zachary. "Cherri Bomb: This is the End of Control". PopMatters. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Cherri Bomb | Leeds Festival 2011 - #AltSounds". Hangout.altsounds.com. September 6, 2011. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  6. ↑ Phares, Heather. "Cherri Bomb – Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
  7. 1 2 "Cherri Bomb Signs to Hollywood Records - ARTISTdirect News". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Cherri Bomb: Queens of Noise". Loudmag.com.au. Retrieved 2012-05-20.
  9. ↑ "Cherri Bomb". South by Southwest. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
  10. ↑ Cherri Bomb. "Cherri Bomb – Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
  11. ↑ "Exclusive Interview: Cherri Bomb Talk Vans Warped Tour & Marvel'S The Avengers Movie Soundtrack". The Daily BLAM!. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
  12. ↑ Musicians. "Cherri Bomb On Warped Tour & Bamboozle - New Album Out May 15". Fearlessradio.com. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  13. ↑ "Lostprophets and Cherri Bomb Tour Dates". SMNnews.com. July 31, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  14. ↑ "Cherri Bomb's YouTube video" (March 11, 2013). Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Hey Violet's YouTube video" (February 18, 2015). Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  16. ↑ Hey Violet - This Is Why (Music Video). YouTube. March 19, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  17. ↑ "5 Seconds of Summer confirm tour dates with Hey Violet" (April 1, 2015). Billboard.com. Retrieved July 01, 2015.
  18. ↑ "Hey Violet – USA Band - evenmoreseniorbushe". evenmoreseniorbushe.

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