Seeing Violet

About the Artist

Seeing Violet are a femme-fronted, furious and provocative powerhouse of alternative rock, tackling the tumultuous political landscape, ripping heartbreak, power struggles, and pertinent social issues in their music. Their debut EP, Sleepwalking, sees the four-piece take their biggest step yet, pushing their sound into a much more intense sonic territory reminiscent of early RATM and Paramore. In support of the EP, Seeing Violet are embarking on their first national tour of Australia in August/September, finishing up with their biggest show to date in their hometown of Brisbane. Sleepwalking is a highly energetic catharsis, diving into the chaos of addiction, paranoia and the disassociation hidden behind the frailty of the human condition. The immediate impact of the music takes hold and doesn’t stop, evoking a sense of desperation and anxiety, aligning with the deep interpersonal struggles of young adults and the electronic generation. The song follows the deep inner thoughts of a protagonist with illicit mental disturbance. Heavy riffs, driving bass and thunderous drums create a delusionist soundscape that carries you away highlighting the delicate balance between dependence and desire. Having met whilst studying together at university, Maddie, Rob, Ryan and Jack quickly established themselves in the Brisbane music scene before rampaging around SEQ to support Hands Like Houses, WAAX, Surf Trash & Kurilpa Reach, as well as earning a festival appearance at Valley Crawl and selling out multiple headline shows in their hometown, most recently putting on their own alternative mini festival (La Viola Festiva) which packed out Tomcat. Seeing Violet's live show will take you on an explosive journey of catchy hooks, emotional musings, and searing breakdowns, empowering everyone in their aether to take a journey into their deepest emotions.