Self release (label)
13 July 2022 (released)
13 July 2022
Venus Grrrls treat us to a roaring night on the town with new single ‘Violet State of Mind’.
This latest song marks the first offering from the Leeds five-piece since 2021 EP Potions.
The band returns to the music scene with a bullish rock number about the thrill of catching the eye for the first time and weighing up the potential suitor. Vocalist Grace Kelly sings:
“Was gonna call it quits on the night,
Until you walked in my line of sight,
Talking to your mates all in a violet state of mind.”
The guitar quickly sets out a beefy, no-nonsense rhythm. In keeping with the tune’s theme, the melody thrusts the listener forward and finds no space for subtlety.
At just over two minutes, ‘Violet State of Mind’ is a short, sharp shock of muscular guitar and persistent drums. The singer gives an enjoyably bullish rendition that easily holds its own against the soundtrack.
Kelly’s performance is appropriately boisterous without losing a sweeter quality. This is particularly evident as the frontwoman comfortably holds a note to help propel the listener into the chorus.
Those who previously enjoyed a track like Figure It Out by Royal Blood will be tempted in by a similarly robust melodic energy. The lyrics are also refreshingly forthright and will appeal to those looking for a love song that trades twee sentimentality for the fiery passion of a late-night courtship.
