The Violet May

THE VIOLET MAY Are Rooted In Sheffield But Their Sound Is Influenced By A Much Broader Spectrum. Formed In Early 2009 The Band Earned An Early Reputation For A Raukus Live Show And Were Named In The Guardian's "Top 15 Tips For 2010". The 5-Piece Went On To Release Their Debut Single “Bright Or Better” As A Limited Edition 7" Vinyl Single In May 2010 And Consequently Appeared On Steve Lamaq's BBC 6Music Show As His "New Favourite Band" Headlined London's KOKO 1 800 Capacity For Club NME Shot Their Debut Video With Douglas Hart Of Jesus & Mary Chain Undertook A Headline Residency At Alan McGee's Death Disco Clubnight Played At Leeds Festival And Secret Garden Party A Sold Out Italian Tour And Won Widespread Support From BBC Radio 1 BBC 6Music XFM The Guardian NME Clash Artrocker And The Daily Mail Amongst Others. With Loud And Lunatic Tunes Leaving Many A Venue Battered And Bruised Across The UK Audiences Seemed Hooked On The Energy Produced By A Band In Its Raw Stages. Singer Chris McClure's Aggresive Charm Is Backed By The Rough-Edged Guitar Work Of John Kubicki & Jono How While The Rhythm Section Of Dan Booth Bass & Alan Whitaker Drums Have Forged Their Own Powerful Live Reputation. read less