Hey Violet

Hey Violet

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 Rena Lovelis
Miranda Miller
Nia Lovelis
Casey Moreta
Iain Shipp
Past members Julia Pierce

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

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 got kicked out of 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

Rena Lovelis live on stage during their 2015 Headline European Tour

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. The band were the opening support act for 5 Seconds of Summer on the European & North American legs of their Rock Out with Your Socks Out Tour.[17] The band also went on its own European headlining tour in winter 2015. It was during this tour that Rena 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.[18] During this tour, new touring bassist Iain Shipp was introduced, and was later made an official member of the band in September 2016. In both the European and USA/Canadian legs of the tour, they played free acoustic sets outside the show venues for fans.[19]

Band members

Current
Former

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US Heat
[21]		 US Hard Rock
[22]
This Is the End of Control
(as Cherri Bomb)		 11 24

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
[23]		 US Heat
[24]
Stark[25]
(as Cherri Bomb)
  • Released: October 18, 2011
  • Label: Hollywood
  • Format(s): Digital download
 — —
I Can Feel It
  • Released: July 17, 2015
  • Label: Hi or Hey, 5Mode, Capitol
  • Format: CD, digital download
 149 2
Brand New Moves[26]
  • Released: August 16, 2016
  • Label: Hi or Hey, 5Mode, Capitol
  • Format: CD, digital download
 — —

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US AUS
[27]
"Shake the Ground"
(as Cherri Bomb)		 2012 — — This Is the End of Control
"Too Many Faces"
(as Cherri Bomb)		 — —
"Better This Way"[28]
(as Cherri Bomb)		 — —
"This Is Why"[29] 2015 — — Non-album single
"Brand New Moves"[30] 2016 —[upper-alpha 1] — Brand New Moves
"Pure"[32] — —
"Guys My Age"[33] — 78 Non-album single
Notes
  1. ↑ "Brand New Moves" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but did peak at number one on the Hot Singles Sales component chart.[31]

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. ↑ ".@5SOS + @HEYVIOLET. #SLFL N. AMERICA. BRING IT ON." (May 12, 2016) Twitter.Com. Retrieved July 13, 2016
  19. ↑ "Hey Violet – USA Band - evenmoreseniorbushe". evenmoreseniorbushe.
  20. ↑ "Twitter".
  21. ↑ "Cherri Bomb – Chart history: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Cherri Bomb – Chart history: Hard Rock Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Hey Violet – Chart history: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Hey Violet – Chart history: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Stark - Cherri Bomb | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  26. ↑ "Brand New Moves - Hey Violet | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  27. ↑ Ryan, Gavin (October 24, 2016). "ARIA Singles: James Arthur 'Say You Won't Let Go' Is No 1". Noise11. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Better This Way - Cherri Bomb | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  29. ↑ Wass, Mike (March 25, 2015). "Hey Violet's "This Is Why" Is The First Single Released By 5SOS's Own Record Label: Listen". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  30. ↑ "Brand New Moves - Hey Violet | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  31. ↑ "Hot Singles Sales : Sep 03, 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  32. ↑ "Pure - Hey Violet | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  33. ↑ "Guys My Age - Hey Violet | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 5 October 2016.

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