Violet Saturn

The Universe of Violet Saturn

Interview by Ken Morton - Photo by Jack Lue

Brother-and-sister act Violet Saturn summon the raw energy and provocations of Pop-Punk and Alternative with a fresh, Gen Z twist. 17-year-old lead singer Lauren Carr Reed brings powerful vocals and an impressive range to the band’s addictive, angsty songs, while 20-year-old Spencer holds down the instrumentals and production, leading the band and its invigorating yet polished rock sound on guitar. Based out of the legendary Los Angeles music scene, Violet Saturn found their music being played on KLOS and would soon be signed with Big Machine/John Varvatos Records! Violet Saturn is set to release their debut album All The Cool Kids on January 27th! The band recently did a photo shoot with photographer Jack Lue and sat down with Highwire Daze to discuss the universe of their dynamic artistry. Read on...

Introduce yourself, tell me what you do in Violet Saturn, and how long the band has been together.

Lauren Carr Reed - singer, songwriter and fashion decorator

Spencer Carr Reed - guitarist, songwriter, producer and all things technical.

On our album it was really cool to have Josh Freese on drums and Chris Chaney on bass. We have been together in music for as long as we can remember. I’ve (Spencer) played many instruments including the French horn For all my school years I was always in an orchestra. Lauren has been writing songs and singing since she was 5. She’s always been a performer. She’s also a brilliant actress. Growing up music was always our go to for everything. It’s our passion, our career and our source of enjoyment all in one.

Where are you based out of and what is your local

music scene like there?

Los Angeles area - our local music scene is unique in that many of our favorite bands live in LA along with many up and coming great bands.

How did you wind up on Big Machine/John Varvatos Records?

After a live show we did in Malibu we were invited by a friend of Lauren’s to be on KLOS’s Heidi and Frank Stay or Go. We were so lucky the program director liked our music and vibe and put our song on rotation. The song played on rotation for almost 1 year before it was released. KLOS introduced us to Big Machine and the rest is history.

Is there any overall story or concept behind the album title All The Cool Kids?

Yes, the general theme of the album is about the struggles of being young, growing up, expectations and acceptance. I wrote all the songs on this album from age 13 -16 so it’s a collection of our teenage years. With the mass amount of social media and outside pressures there is an unhealthy focus on being cool.. The track “All The Cool Kids” shares an important message and reflection about being young and about life in general. It’s also about hope and looking forward. All the Cool Kids is a teen anthem about embracing your unique self. This is why I like it as the perfect title track. (Lauren)

What could one expect from a live Violet Saturn show?

Most people are surprised by our live show. Don’t get me wrong we’re not biting off bats heads or anything like that but we are fun and super energetic . We love performing and treat every performance , no matter how big or small , like it’s Madison Square Garden.

What was the experience like playing at the notorious Viper Room on the Sunset Strip?

Amazing - We were honored and thrilled to play the Viper Room. It’s such an iconic venue and growing up we have memories of driving down Sunset mesmerized by the vibe and hopeful that one day we’d be on that stage. We are thankful to have had that opportunity. It was definitely a bucket list venue.

What are you looking forward to the most about your upcoming show at The Troubadour – another world-famous club in West Hollywood?

Another iconic venue on our bucket list that we are honored to be playing. I hear it’s where a lot of big artists got their start so we could not be more excited. It’s all ages so our friends can come to this one!

If Violet Saturn could open for any band either now or from the past, who would it be and why?

Ooh, it’s hard to pick just one but a few are Machine

Gun Kelly, The Killers, Olivia Rodrigo, Ed Sheeran,

Paramore. Yep we can’t seem to narrow this down to one! Guns N’ Roses - is that now and then?

What’s the best and maybe not so best part about working with a sibling in a band?

The best part is we know each so well and we both share an equal commitment and passion for what we do. We work around the clock and expect the best from each other. We are very different with very different strengths and weaknesses so together musically we make a powerful, committed team.

The worst part is also the best part. Because we know each other so well there is not a lot of sugar coating. We are not afraid to give our honest opinions.

What was it like doing a photo shoot with famed photographer Jack Lue?

We were honored to do a photo shoot with a legend like Jack. He is brilliant and has a great ability to create a vibe. We loved working with him.

What’s up next for Violet Saturn beyond The Troubadour show?

More music, more shows and …. Madison Square Garden :) Updates at Instagram/TikTok/ @ violetsaturnofficial

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Any final words of wisdom?

Be yourself, work exceptionally hard, and don’t let anyone tell you not to follow your dreams.

On January 28, Violet Saturn will celebrate their album release with an all ages show at The Troubadour in West Hollywood.