biennial. is the first single from the debut ep from the band violet. titled with love. (digital release June 13, 2025, vinyl release September 13, 2025). The band features Anthony Merritt and Curt Henry formerly of Honor Bright (Triple Crown Records & veterans of Warped Tour, Bamboozle, MTV). The ep was recorded with John Naclerio of Nada Recording who has credits with American Authors, Imagine Dragons, Knuckle Puck, My Chemical Romance, Brand New, Polar Bear Club and dozens more. The five song ep, with love., blends elements of post-hardcore, rock and emo-adjacent sub-genres. Fans of bands like Movements, Circa Survive, Polar Bear Club, Thrice and Russian Circles will gravitate towards this ep and the band's sound is accessible, and would fit comfortably on the lineup of When We Were Young Festival, Warped Tour, Riot Fest, or Louder Than Life.
violet. is:
Gary Cole (vocals)
Curt Henry (guitar, vocals)
Anthony Merritt (bass, vocals)
Adam Raymonda (guitar, vocals)
Daniel Boak (guitar, keyboard, vocals)
Jon Zella (drums)
CONTACT: Ulf Oesterle, ulf@auxrecords.com, (315) 546-3745