Great name for a band
Violet Offence
The story
Violet Offence began their musical journey in the gritty, artsy neighborhoods of Melbourne, Australia in 2011. Lead singer and guitarist, Lenny Parrish, met drummer, Rosie Stark, in a local record store. Their shared love for punk rock and disdain for mainstream music quickly formed a bond. After recruiting Lenny's childhood friend, Max Jones on bass, and Rosie's sister, Lily Stark, on synthesizer, the quartet started jamming in their garage, creating a sound that was a fusion of their collective influences.
They started gigging at local pubs and festivals, slowly building a loyal fanbase with their electrifying performances. Their breakout moment came in 2014 when they released their debut EP, ‘Indigo Anarchy’, which caught the attention of critics and music lovers alike. The band's signature sound, a mix of punk rock, grunge and electronic music, marked by gritty guitar riffs, driving drum beats, deep bass lines, and haunting synthesizers, coupled with Lenny's raw and soulful voice, became their identity.
Prisoners of the Night
Verse 1 Em G D A Lost in the shadows, we find our light, Em G D A In the chaos, together we fight. Em G D A Screaming in silence, words take flight, Em G D A We're prisoners of the night. Chorus Em G D A Running wild, running free, we ignite, Em G D A In our hearts, the violet offence to write. Em G D A Dancing with demons, we unite, Em G D A We're prisoners of the night. Verse 2 Em G D A On the edge of dreams, we take a bite, Em G D A In the depths of darkness, we find sight. Em G D A Holding on to freedom, with all our might, Em G D A We're prisoners of the night. Chorus Em G D A Running wild, running free, we ignite, Em G D A In our hearts, the violet offence to write. Em G D A Dancing with demons, we unite, Em G D A We're prisoners of the night.
Biggest fan
Fan name - Jack 'Skull' Thompson
"Violet Offence isn't just a band; it's a revolution, a movement. Their music is a catharsis, raw and real. It's like they've given voice to the chaos in my head, and it's beautiful. Their song 'Prisoners of the Night' is my anthem – it speaks about embracing your dark side, finding your light in it. It's about freedom, about being unapologetically you. And that's why Violet Offence is my favorite. Their music is not just heard, it's felt."