Addict Music — Violens' new 'Summer Mixtape' features their recent remixes of songs by Delorean and Nite Jewel, and collaborations with Washed Out and Caroline Polachek more info

Altsounds — David Lynch, Stanley Kubrick, Nobuhiko Obayashi, Roxy Music, Sonic Youth, 60s harmony psyche-pop, thrash metal and Miami Freestyle are just some of the influences that swirl around *Jorge Elbrecht*'s mind; the resulting effect they have on him is *Vi... more info

Stereogum — Violens head Jorge Elbrecht put together an interesting Winter Mixtape, turning Xasthur (RIP) into pop, mashing My Bloody Valentine with the Byrds, covering Wire and Saint Etienne, etc. Things are somewhat sunnier (but still chillier and, in fact, ch... more info

NME - The Daily Download — Washed Out has just released this brilliant remix of 'Acid Reign', the latest single from New York trio Violens. The single is out now as a digital download and a limited edition 7", but you can get it right here for free. [...] Read more! more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — Violens just posted up their summer mixtape, featuring various originals + reworked versions of tracks... Read more » more info

Addict Music — New York genre-bending 3-piece Violens have finally confirmed details of their long awaited debut album 'Amoral', more info

Pitchfork - Tours —   08-09 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge *08-11 Boston, MA - Temple ^&08-14 New York, NY - Cake Shop ^@08-28 Palmer, MA - Camp Stanica +09-13 Brooklyn, NY - Glasslands # 09-14 Cambridge, MA - Middle East #09-15 Montreal, Quebec - II Motore #09-16 Toron... more info

Altsounds — Violens sound has evolved immensely since the release of their self-titled EP in late 2008. Tracks like "Already Over" and "Doomed" featured a mix of sun-soaked harmonies alongside 60s psychedelia and polished 80's new wave that acknowledged influenc... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD: Twin Shadow - Slow (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Total Slacker - Cops Freak Me Out (MP3) Summer Blondes Ok it's a busy weekend of shows. It aways is, I always say that. But this TWII is seems more... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Love Language @ Grand Ballroom in June (more by Jessica Amaya) tonight in NYC Vice thing @ Party Expo ALO @ Santos Party House Joey Williams @ the Living Room Beige, Violens, The Mugs @ the Rock Shop Electric... more info