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Snowgoose
Snowgoose, led by Jim McCulloch and Anna Sheard, release their third album Descendant. This latest offering navigates the complex emotional territories of love and loss whilst showcasing the band's distinctive blend of folk and psychedelic influences. The record features contributions from several notable figures in Scotland's independent music scene, including Raymond McGinley, Chris Geddes and Stevie Jones.
A Love Letter To Music
In this age of endless playlists and algorithmic suggestions, something profound gets lost in translation. Music isn't meant to be background noise but a conversation that changes us.
We founded Violette Records believing that certain sounds deserve more than a casual encounter, they deserve devotion. Each record we champion represents hours spent listening in darkened rooms, discussions that stretch into dawn and that unmistakable moment when a piece of music stops being simply heard and starts being felt.
Our collection isn't just assembled to impress but to preserve moments of genuine connection between artist and listener. This small, carefully tended catalogue represents our ongoing love affair with music that matters, music that persists, music that refuses to be consumed and forgotten.
Consider this space an invitation to slow down and remember why we fell in love with records in the first place.
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A rare chemistry between Beatowls and J-Walk manifests in this carefully considered remix of 'All I See Is Trouble'.
Martin Brew's production touch - honed through years in Manchester's electronic landscape - brings new shadow and depth to the Liverpool trio's original, drawing out textures that were perhaps always present but now find room to breathe.
What emerges feels like a genuine conversation between cities. The North West's two musical capitals maintain separate orbits; here, they find common ground in patient electronic explorations that honour both Liverpool's melodic instincts and Manchester's production innovation.
Back on home turf, La Violette Società returns to Liverpool with four artists who don't play to the gallery.
Brown Fang brings measured intensity and melodic tension.
Olivier Rocabois layers baroque pop with playful self-awareness.
Matthew Edwards delivers stark, literate songcraft with a noir edge.
And Saint Vespaluus folds spoken word, humour and heart into something all his own.
A rare trip beyond our Liverpool base, La Violette Società comes to Leamington Spa featuring four artists whose work commands attention. Ellis Murphy introduces Merseyside folk sensibilities, while Emma Hughes presents her "crying in the car" indie reflections. Roy offers a narrative that balances comedy and menace, and The Specials' Horace Panter merges musical heritage with visual art. For one night only, in a single room, four unique voices share something truly worth hearing.
The psychedelic folk collective's carefully crafted new songs find their natural home at Violette Records after years of mutual admiration.
Somewhere between rain-slicked streets and vintage preamps, Tigers & Flies assembled with newfound precision. The horns cut cleaner now, the rhythms lock tighter—something's shifted since the early days. When Matteo's trumpet converses with Risha's trombone, you hear a band that's found its voice by refusing the obvious path. What happens when five friends convene with purpose? Summer will reveal all.
March 25th sees La Violette Società's 54th gathering at Ten Streets Social, bringing together four distinct artistic voices for one unmissable evening.
Yesterday's Flowers deliver dreamy cosmic rock from Folkestone that's already caught BBC 6 Music's attention. Pys Melyn bring their twice Welsh Music Prize-nominated psychedelia from North Wales. Liverpool's own BITE blend psychedelic exploration with dancefloor-filling grooves, while poet Melanie Banim cuts through with unflinching narratives that honour the city's storytelling tradition.
This carefully curated lineup creates a journey through sound and word, continuing La Violette Società's commitment to meaningful artistic experiences in intimate settings.
Some things just make sense. From the moment we first heard Tigers & Flies, we knew there was something special—sharp, inventive and completely their own. Over the past few years, they’ve grown into a force to be reckoned with, and it’s been a privilege to be involved in that evolution.
"I was that strange child who'd just mimic everything," Darcie grins. "Cat meows, scraping metal, Christina Aguilera's vocal runs—anything that made an interesting sound." Years before Beatowls, before their shape-shifting single "(Do You Want To Be) Loved," there was just a kid with perfect pitch and a legendary playground Donkey impression.
Between stories of Gary Numan-soundtracked visits to her dad's and reimagined Jewish folk songs, Darcie maps out a musical landscape that's distinctly Liverpudlian yet entirely her own.
Delve into the enigmatic world of Beatowls with the maXIon Remix of "(Do You Want to Be) Loved," where celebrated producer Gary Curran adds a new dimension to this standout track from the album Marma. With its enhanced spectral atmosphere and hypnotic synth hooks, this remix pushes the boundaries of sound, making the underground both darker and brighter. Curran's meticulous production respects the original's emotional core while introducing an enthralling, expansive soundscape that invites listeners into a new auditory experience.
Where psychedelic rock meets spoken word, where Welsh cosmic sounds blend with Liverpool poetry.
La Violette Società returns to Ten Streets Social with Bite's funk-fuelled psychedelia, Pys Melyn's Welsh wanderings, Yesterday's Flowers' dream-pop and celebrated Liverpool poet Melanie Banim.
March 25th 2025. A night of live music and literature in the heart of Liverpool.
Listen to Snowgoose’s recent interview and live session on Pete Paphides’ Soho Radio Show.
On the 28th January 2025, La Violette Società presents an evening of music, poetry, and spoken word that promises to be a memorable experience. This event takes place at the Ten Streets Social in Liverpool, a vibrant venue that echoes the innovative spirit of our performers.
The evening will feature four distinctive talents — M. Haiux, Wendy Erskine, Ralph Dartford and Nev Clay. Each offers a unique voice in their respective fields, and together, they will create a cohesive and compelling experience of the poetic, the melodic, the prosaic and the unexpected.
John Canning Yates' album "The Quiet Portraits" has been celebrated by Uncut Magazine as one of the top albums of 2024, praised for its compelling and exquisite soundscapes, surpassing even Taylor Swift in the rankings.
Snowgoose’s album "Descendant" has earned a spot among The Scotsman's top albums of 2024, blending California breeziness with English psych-folk and featuring esteemed guest musicians like Raymond McGinley and Chris Geddes.
Dive into the festive season with Tom Roberts of BEATOWLS' Christmas playlist. Go beyond traditional holiday tunes, with a mix of classic, soul, nostalgia and cinematic flair.
Each track offers a unique take on the holiday spirit. Listen now and let these songs fill your home with the joy of Christmas.
We return to Liverpool in January with the first Società of 2025 featuring M.Haiux, Wendy Erskine, Ralph Dartford+Gary Clark and Nev Clay
An evening where music and words converge in unexpected ways. La Violette Società offers a rare chance to witness four unique voices sharing one unforgettable stage. Don’t miss it.
La Violette Società is dedicated to creating a respectful and enjoyable environment for all attendees. Our commitment to maintaining high standards of respect ensures every event is not just an occasion, but a memorable experience. Upholding these values is at the heart of what we do, as we continue to foster a welcoming space for performers, guests and team members alike.
Experience Snowgoose like never before in an exclusive live performance film featured on Riverside Music TV. The session includes performances of "Better Listen" and "Bewildered Dance" by the band's full lineup, providing a rare glimpse into their rich musical craft.
John Canning Yates' acclaimed debut, "The Quiet Portraits," is celebrated widely for its deep, haunting melodies and exquisite soundscapes. Lauded by critics as one of the most compelling albums of recent times,
The record label as a construct feels almost quaint now - a relic from when music needed physical vessels to travel through the world. But here we are anyway, building this strange little ecosystem between Liverpool and Paris, a project both anachronistic and weirdly urgent. Violette Records emerged from late-night conversations and shared obsessions, from the chemistry that happens when people who care about the same obscure things find each other. We've constructed this reality together through decisions that seemed trivial but have crystallised into something with its own gravitational pull - a label that operates less like a business and more like a collective hallucination that's somehow gained enough momentum to alter our material world.
A rare chemistry between Beatowls and J-Walk manifests in this carefully considered remix of 'All I See Is Trouble'.
Martin Brew's production touch - honed through years in Manchester's electronic landscape - brings new shadow and depth to the Liverpool trio's original, drawing out textures that were perhaps always present but now find room to breathe.
What emerges feels like a genuine conversation between cities. The North West's two musical capitals maintain separate orbits; here, they find common ground in patient electronic explorations that honour both Liverpool's melodic instincts and Manchester's production innovation.