Under Violet is the Minneapolis-based project of Sara Bischoff who, along with Chris Bierden (bass, guitar), Jeremy Ylvisaker (guitar, keys) and Mike Gunvalson (drums), makes a gentle and heartfelt combination of dream pop and classic country.
The latest Under Violet release, Threes, came out back in January, a beautiful collection of songs that captures what the band do so well. From the easygoing sway of ‘California Moon’ to the propulsive folk rock of ‘Daisy’, the record is as varied as it is cohesive, enveloped in a honeyed glow and tempered with a sense of wistful loss.
Closing track ‘Perfect Sun’ serves an encapsulation of this atmosphere. One of Threes‘ the most stripped back moments, simple strummed guitar builds over Zack Warpinski’s ethereal pedal steel as Bischoff delivers her vocals soft and sober, joined by Emily Mohrbacher in the aching chorus.
just like that
i’ll be gold again