Nearly two years since her single “I’m on Fire” was featured in the Nicolas Cage movie “Pig,” folk singer-songwriter and LA-native Cassandra Violet is back with the first single off her upcoming album, “The Tallest Mountain.” Written when she wasn’t teaching over Zoom during quarantine, the song is a significant shift in a career mainly […]

In the midst of a pandemic that has affected every individual differently, L.A.’s Cassandra Violet constructs a beautiful, eclectic album that has since grown and taken on multiple meanings. ‘Maybe it’s Not Too Late’ is the debut album for Violet, who is also a teacher in Boyle Heights. Produced by M83’s Joe Berry, it was […]

Electronic dance queen BIIANCO teamed up with the wild songstress, Cassandra Violet, for a ‘Carol of The Bells’ that should have been our winter theme song all along. Every December musicians try their hand at a Christmas or holiday covers, and every year, the best ones land on our winter playlists. The two fronting this […]

MIVAYI might not be a household name in the States, but the fans who packed the El Rey for his Los Angeles tour stop have been in the know of this Japanese-born international guitar god for some time. MIYAVI has been a solo artist since 2002 and is known to his fans as the “Samurai […]

Good times painting the town red or sparkles masked in sorrow? Cassandra Violet has released the video for her bubbly, soulful track “Drinking Song.” The song is infectiously delicious with a funky jazz vibe. Its nostalgic tone is full of “oooo’s” and ohhhhh’s” and plays the perfect soundtrack to Cassandra Violet’s questionable night out in […]

Donning a vibrant colored dress, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, Cassandra Violet took the stage at The Satellite this past Tuesday, ready to charm fans with her enchanting vocals. As noted in our Hot Band Alert feature spotlighting Cassandra, by day, she’s a high school English/theater teacher in East L.A.—and a coaxing, songstress by night. Her vocal […]

She’s a high school teacher by day, and a blooming songstress by night. Los Angele-based singer-songwriter, Cassandra Violet has just revealed her gorgeous new single “Lady.” With her siren-like vocals, Violet pulls you in with an enchanting voice that takes you on a journey through rising mountains and subdued valleys. “Lady” has a story-like appeal where Violet’s bewitching vocals […]

Local singer-songwriter, Cassandra Violet leads a double life. By day, she’s a high school English/theater teacher in East L.A. — and a coaxing, songstress by night. Her newest release is the low-key, yet internally soul-wrenching, three-track EP, Beyond The Fray. While her students may not be privy to her music (their heads might explode!), we were […]