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May 29, 2026 — Los Angeles, CA — Violet Grohl has released her debut studio album Be Sweet to Me, available now via Aurora Records and Republic Records.
The 11-track project marks Grohl’s first full-length album and represents the culmination of a multi-year creative period during which she developed her identity as a solo artist through a series of standalone releases and collaborative studio sessions. Following early singles including “THUM,” “Applefish,” and “595,” the album expands on the sonic ideas introduced across those tracks while presenting a more complete and immersive body of work.
Recorded primarily in Los Angeles, Be Sweet to Me was developed through an extended studio process that emphasized collaboration, experimentation, and iterative songwriting. The album was produced with Justin Raisen, whose work on contemporary alternative and experimental pop projects helped shape the record’s textured and layered approach to sound design. Sessions involved a rotating group of contributing musicians, with arrangements frequently evolving over time as tracks were revisited, rebuilt, and restructured in the studio.
Sonically, the album moves between distorted, guitar-forward compositions and more atmospheric, minimalist passages. Rather than adhering to a single stylistic lane, Be Sweet to Me explores contrast and tension, often placing raw, abrasive instrumentation alongside more delicate melodic ideas. The result is a record that shifts fluidly between intensity and restraint, with production choices that highlight both spontaneity and detail.
Across the album, Grohl draws from a broad range of influences rooted in alternative rock, grunge, and experimental pop, while filtering those references through a contemporary production lens. The record avoids traditional verse-chorus structures in favor of more modular songwriting, where tracks often evolve through changing textures, rhythmic transitions, and layered sonic elements. This approach gives the album a cinematic and sometimes unpredictable flow, with each song functioning as a self-contained environment within a larger narrative arc.
Grohl’s vocal performances serve as a central anchor throughout the project. Her delivery ranges from understated and intimate to more forceful and distorted, often shifting within individual tracks to reflect the changing emotional tone of the arrangements. Rather than relying on conventional vocal presentation, the album treats voice as another textural layer within the production, integrated closely with guitars, percussion, and electronic elements.
The album’s previously released singles helped establish its creative direction ahead of launch. “THUM” introduced a heavier, more aggressive edge driven by dense guitar layering, while “Applefish” leaned into a more melodic and atmospheric sound palette. “595” expanded the project’s darker tonal range, incorporating experimental structures and heightened dynamic shifts. Together, these releases provided an early framework for the album’s broader aesthetic.
Under Justin Raisen’s production, the recording process prioritized flexibility and responsiveness in the studio environment. Many tracks were developed from initial sketches into fully realized compositions through continuous revision, with instrumentation and arrangement changing significantly over the course of recording. This method contributed to the album’s sense of movement and evolution, where songs feel shaped by process as much as by final intent.
Be Sweet to Me also reflects Grohl’s position within a lineage of alternative and indie rock while establishing a distinct creative voice informed by contemporary studio experimentation. The album balances familiarity with unpredictability, drawing on recognizable genre elements while reframing them through modern production techniques and unconventional structural choices.
As a debut full-length release, the album positions Violet Grohl as an emerging artist working at the intersection of alternative rock tradition and forward-looking studio experimentation. The result is a cohesive yet expansive record that emphasizes texture, emotional contrast, and a highly collaborative creative process.
Be Sweet to Me is available now on all major streaming platforms and in physical formats via Aurora Records and Republic Records.
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