The High Violets

American dream pop band

The High Violets

Origin| Portland, Oregon, United States
Genres| Shoegaze
Dream pop
Alternative rock
Years active| 1998–present
Labels| Saint Marie Records
Comet Rock Records
Reverb Records
Members| Kaitlyn Ni Donovan \- vocals, guitar
Clint Sargent - lead guitar, vocals
Colin Sheridan - bass guitar
Luke Strahota - drums
Past members| Violet Bianca Grace (vocals, bass)
Allen Davis (bass)
Aaron Overstreet (bass)
Website| thehighviolets.com

The High Violets are an American dream pop band from Portland, Oregon, United States.

## History

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The High Violets were formed in late 1998[1] after the breakup of Portland band The Bella Low[2] by former members Clint Sargent, Luke Strahota and Violet Bianca Grace. This lineup was short-lived however as Grace left after a few gigs. Sargent and Strahota then joined forces with Allen Davis of Echoplex. Soon after Sargent recruited Kaitlyn Ni Donovan to complete the line up. After self-releasing an EP entitled Dream Away, they signed to Irish label Reverb Records and released 44 Down in 2002.[3] Four years later, they followed up with the critically acclaimed To Where You Are, also on Reverb.[4][5][6] The group also performed at SXSW in 2006.[7] In 2007, they performed at NXNE and released a remix album, Satellite Remixes, which featured Ulrich Schnauss and Carmen Rizzo among others.[8] Although the band is currently on hiatus from touring and live performances they have been active in the studio. Their fifth full-length album Heroes and Halos, released April 1, 2016, was listed on PopMatters 10 Best Shoegaze and Dream pop Albums 2016.[9] In 2021 they released the B-Sides & Rarities album.[10]

## Discography

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* Dream Away EP (Self Released 2000)
* 44 Down EP (Reverb Records, 2002)
* Invitation EP (Self Released 2005)
* To Where You Are (Reverb, 2006)
* Satellite Remixes (Reverb, 2007)
* Cinema (Comet Rock, 2010)
* Heroes and Halos (Saint Marie Records, 2016)
* B-Sides & Rarities (Comet Rock, 2021)

## Compilations

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* Northwestern Presents... Rock Stars Attack! (2000)
* NW Shoegazer Bliss (2002)
* In a Different Place (2003)
* Fuzzy Ball (2004)
* MusicfestNW '06 (2006)
* Missing Deadlines - Ulrich Schnauss Remixes (2010)
* Rock Back for Japan, volume 5 (2011)
* Static Waves Saint Marie Records (2012)
* Static Waves 2 Saint Marie Records (2013)
* Static Waves 3 Saint Marie Records (2014)
* Static Waves 4 Saint Marie Records (2015)

## Song appearances in media

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The High Violets songs have been featured in various television shows, including:

* MTV Fraternity Life
* MTV Sorority Life
* CW Life Unexpected
* Direct TV You Me Her

The High Violets song Chinese Letter Remix (Ulrich Schnauss remix) was featured in the film and film soundtrack Water Wings.[11]

## References

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1. ^ The High Violets Set Sights on the Stars. The Portland Tribune, April 19, 2002. Accessed November 9, 2007.
2. ^ The High Violets at Allmusic.com
3. ^ Review of 44 Down. Pop Matters, August 15, 2002. Accessed November 9, 2007.
4. ^ Weekly Picks, San Francisco Bay Guardian, April 18–24, 2007. Accessed November 9, 2007.
5. ^ Review of To Where You Are. Spacelab. Accessed November 9, 2007.
6. ^ Review of To Where You Are. Urb Magazine. Accessed November 9, 2007.
7. ^ "Review of To Where You Are". Evilsponge.org. 2006-01-31. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
8. ^ Forkcast. Pitchfork Media, September 25, 2007. Accessed November 9, 2007.
9. ^ "The 10 Best Shoegaze and Dream Pop Albums of 2016". Popmatters.com. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
10. ^ "The High Violets: B-Sides & Rarities". herecomestheflood.com. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
11. ^ "Water Wings (2009)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 21 November 2020.

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