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Violet Grohl Signs With Republic/Island EMI, Unveils 'Thum' and 'Applefish'

The major-label pact positions the 19-year-old singer to release a debut album on Republic via her Auroura imprint.

Overview

  • Republic executives hailed Grohl as a forward-pushing voice, calling her “the future” and pledging support for her artistic vision.
  • New tracks ‘Thum’ and ‘Applefish’ arrived with lyric/video assets, presenting a riff-driven side and a softer, cinematic approach.
  • A debut album is in development for release on Republic through Auroura Records, with earlier reports linking sessions to producer Justin Raisen.
  • This week she also issued ‘What’s Heaven Without You’ with Persia, a David Lynch–inspired collaboration.
  • Grohl’s profile has grown through appearances with Foo Fighters since 2018, including the 2023 single ‘Show Me How’ and a Glastonbury performance.