• Genre: Rock
• Active: 2000s
• Representative Album: "Rebecca's Morning Voice"

Biography

DIY punk-pop trio the Violents formed in the college town of Champaign-Urbana, Illinois in 2001, inspired by the likes of Bratmobile, Team Dresch, Bikini Kill and of course Sleater-Kinney. Guitarist Aimee Rickman, bassist Anni Poppen and drummer Sally Mundy (Rickman and Poppen both sing and write lyrics) signed to Mud Records, the punk-oriented imprint of local indie powerhouse Parasol Records, and released their debut album, Rebecca's Morning Voice, in September of 2002. ~ Stewart Mason, All Music Guide

Similar Artists:

Lucid Nation, The Butchies, Sleater-Kinney

Influences:

Bratmobile, Bikini Kill

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