Artist
Violet Grohl
Los Angeles, United States • b. 2006
Violet Grohl is a musician from Los Angeles, United States, active since 2006. Their discography on Gatefold includes 2 records.
2
Albums tracked
11
In collections
2006
Since
Biography
Violet Maye Grohl (born April 15, 2006) is an American singer-songwriter. She is the eldest daughter of Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl and filmmaker Jordyn Blum. Grohl collaborated with her father and his bandmates on a handful of recordings and performances as a child, but officially launched her solo career in late 2025 with the singles THUM and Applefish. Her debut studio album, titled Be Sweet to Me and produced by Justin Raisen
The Arc of Violet Grohl
The pivots — what forced Violet Grohl to reinvent.
The Living Room Apprenticeship
The early public appearances weren't about a solo career, but rather a public education in the family business. Singing 'When the Sun Goes Down' by Arctic Monkeys or backing up the Foo Fighters on 'Shame Shame' functioned as a high-stakes soundcheck. You can hear the lack of formal vocal coaching in the best way possible—raw, instinctive, and surprisingly comfortable with dissonance. It’s the sound of a kid who grew up in the wings of Wembley and the Forum, treating the stage as a second home rather than a destination.
The Hanukkah Sessions Pivot
The 2021 cover of Amy Winehouse’s 'Take the Box' for the Hanukkah Sessions changed the conversation from 'Dave’s daughter' to a legitimate vocalist. Produced by Greg Kurstin at his home studio, the track stripped away the stadium distortion and forced her to carry the arrangement with pure jazz phrasing. Kurstin’s minimalist production highlighted a smokiness in her lower register that nobody knew was there. It was the first time she wasn't just a guest at her dad’s party, but the reason people were staying in the room.
Influences
- Amy Winehouse — Violet specifically cited Winehouse as a primary vocal blueprint before her 2021 cover of 'Take the Box.' You hear it in the way she drags her phrasing behind the beat, avoiding the crisp, quantized timing of modern pop. It’s a soulful, slightly detached delivery that anchors her more experimental performances.
- X — She performed 'Nausea' with her father, a track originally by the L.A. punk staples. That sharp, aggressive edge informs her rock vocals, showing she can handle the abrasive side of the spectrum without losing the melody. It links her directly to the 80s California punk scene her father obsessed over.
- Arctic Monkeys — Her early public covers of the band's 'AM' era material point to an interest in Alex Turner’s specific brand of cynical, rhythmic songwriting. You hear that influence in her preference for mid-tempo, moody arrangements rather than high-energy bubblegum. It’s about the swagger and the cadence as much as the notes.
- Adele — She has performed 'Remedy' live and frequently references the British powerhouse's ability to command a room with just a piano. While she’s got more of a rock edge, the technical control and the massive dynamic shifts in her live performances are straight out of the Adele playbook. It's the foundation for her ability to project in large venues.
- Otis Redding — The Stax influence comes through in her collaborative work on Foo Fighters tracks like 'Making a Fire,' where she provides gospel-inflected backing vocals. Her father has noted her deep dive into 60s soul records during her teenage years. That DNA shows up in the 'sandpaper and silk' texture of her belt.
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