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Pelvis Wrestley began in the Fall of 2018 and set out to adapt Violet’s synth pop background with the country music format to help redefine an American identity. Garnering immediate support from the local Austin scene, they were playing packed clubs and sold out rooms by the end of their first year. A supergroup of Austin talent, Violet tapped guitarist Santiago Dietche (<a href="spotify:artist:5RVLbILiZWKmYlzqFZrIGh" data-name="daphne tunes">daphne tunes</a> , <a href="spotify:artist:50Y6M7qthXuBc6D294wqW0" data-name="Central Heat Exchange">Central Heat Exchange</a>), drummer Sarah Schultz (<a href="spotify:artist:0UIQXpn5oXhmpgbUDFzaLb" data-name="Sun June">Sun June</a>), keyboardist Hannah McVay to start the redefinition.
Releasing their debut record, Vortexas Vorever, in the deep swamp of 2020 pandemic, their unique brand of western-infused synth music garnered attention at home and abroad. A short run of cassettes on Austin Town Hall Records led the charge, defining the debut with an air of scarcity that seemed to fit the disembodied sentiment of the year. NPR affiliate, KUTX, named the pop gem, “In Heaven,” song of the day in celebration of the release. Finding its legs, the record caught the attention of baroque pop royalty, <a href="spotify:artist:3LVPGE5jPPwtbGslx07YR0" data-name="Kishi Bashi">Kishi Bashi</a>, who called it “An electronic melody coaster ride through every 80’s classic flick you missed out on. Hints of <a href="spotify:artist:3eqjTLE0HfPfh78zjh6TqT" data-name="Bruce Springsteen">Bruce Springsteen</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:4LG4Bs1Gadht7TCrMytQUO" data-name="The Shins">The Shins</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:6DCIj8jNaNpBz8e5oKFPtp" data-name="The Cars">The Cars</a>. Best served now.”
Releasing their debut record, Vortexas Vorever, in the deep swamp of 2020 pandemic, their unique brand of western-infused synth music garnered attention at home and abroad. A short run of cassettes on Austin Town Hall Records led the charge, defining the debut with an air of scarcity that seemed to fit the disembodied sentiment of the year. NPR affiliate, KUTX, named the pop gem, “In Heaven,” song of the day in celebration of the release. Finding its legs, the record caught the attention of baroque pop royalty, <a href="spotify:artist:3LVPGE5jPPwtbGslx07YR0" data-name="Kishi Bashi">Kishi Bashi</a>, who called it “An electronic melody coaster ride through every 80’s classic flick you missed out on. Hints of <a href="spotify:artist:3eqjTLE0HfPfh78zjh6TqT" data-name="Bruce Springsteen">Bruce Springsteen</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:4LG4Bs1Gadht7TCrMytQUO" data-name="The Shins">The Shins</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:6DCIj8jNaNpBz8e5oKFPtp" data-name="The Cars">The Cars</a>. Best served now.”
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