Violet Grohl signs major record deal with Republic/Island EMI and shares two new songs ‘Thum’ and ‘Applefish’

Violet Grohl has signed with Republic Records / Island EMI and has shared two new songs, ‘Thum’ and ‘Applefish’.

The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is the daughter of Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, and today (January 24), it was announced that she had signed with the major label group through her own imprint, Auroura Records.

To mark the announcement, she has shared the two new tracks, with ‘Thum’ showing off muscular riffs and raw, unvarnished emotions, while ‘Applefish’ demonstrates Grohl’s softer side, with a cinematic flair and tender production.

Check out both ‘Thum’ and ‘Applefish’ here:

“I’m beyond excited to finally share a little bit of what I’ve been working on over the last year,” she has said. “I made these tracks with the most badass group of musicians, so happy they’re finally yours :).”

Kristina Grossmann, SVP of A&R at Republic, said: “From the moment we met Violet, it was clear that she represents the next generation of artists. The music is immediate, intentional and her voice holds a rare duality. She is unapologetically cool and is a fearless female voice. We couldn’t be more excited to help bring her vision and this album to life.”

David Wolter, EVP at Republic, added: “Violet brings a rare combination of perspective, artistry, and reverence for the craft. She understands the history of music, but she’s also pushing it forward. She is the future.”

Grohl also shared the David Lynch-inspired ‘What’s Heaven Without You’ last week to mark the first anniversary of the iconic director’s death.

In late 2024, it was reported that she was working on her debut solo album with producer Justin Raisen (Kim Gordon, Charli XCX, Sky Ferreira). Her father has also previously expressed his desire to appear on Violet’s first record.

Violet later released a cover version of ‘Nausea’, originally by Los Angeles punks X, alongside her father Dave in 2021.

She began hitting the road with Foo Fighters in 2018, providing backing vocals at numerous gigs. She also performed with them at the tribute concerts held for late Foos drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022, and after featuring on the band’s 2023 song ‘Show Me How’, she appeared with them at that year’s Glastonbury to perform the track.

When the surviving members of Nirvana – Dave, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear – reunited for a four-song set at the Fire Aid benefit concert in LA, Violet joined for lead vocals on the final song, ‘All Apologies’.