The Shrieking Violets, an all female band, were the first to hit the stage in this tiny, dark yet club-atmospheric room. The Violets have been together for about a year and a half and have done gigs at ABC No Rio and Space at Chase. . . . Read more and see clipping

I considered it an honor and a challenge when I was asked to write an article for this special women's issue. Being an avid music fan and also a musician in an all-female band . . . Read more and see clipping

We all agreed that Shrieking Violets from New York City were one of the better bands. A rocking three piece worth checking out if they ever make it to this neck of the woods. . . . Read more and see clipping

Great bands like Barbie Complex, The Shrieking Violets, Sisters Grimm, Naked Sun, The Lunachicks, and D-Generation have been spotted at the fully-revamped Continental on 3rd Ave. in N.Y.C. This venue has been kicking serious butt . . . Read more and see clipping

QUEENS PROFILE / Stephanie Saddler. JOB: Art major at Hunter College, works as a volunteer in the Hunter College Art Gallery and at Reconstruction Records . . . Read more and see clipping

invigorating RAMONES-ish powerchord rock. "That'll Show 'Em", with its great lyrics, shows the right direction. . . . Read more and see clipping

The band performed a powerful instrumental piece that allowed each of the three members to display her musical talent. . . . Read more and see clipping

The Violets exhibited strong arrangement abilities and songwriting skills as well as a pretty good sound, something which separates them from many bands in their genre. . . . Read more and see clipping

While these local gals are challenging stereotypical punk as taught by society with a song done in sort of an Avengersish way which is the highlight for me. The rest blends into a very mello and harmonic, well-sung chorus. . . . Read more and see clipping

Post-punk rock. Tin-ear vocals, ragged charm. . . . Read more

Although they have been described as "the Go-Go's on speed", New York City's Shrieking Violets couldn't be more different from the bubble-gum simplicity of Belinda Carlisle and the gals. This three-woman band is a demonstration of pure rock 'n roll havoc. . . . Read more and see clipping

One gets the impression that these three women come as close to the essence of rock 'n' roll as anyone could, doing it for pure euphoria. . . . Read more and see clipping

New York's own Shrieking Violets are three sensitive girls with big amps (by the way, that's girls, not grrrls) who have a poppy punk sound that's very down to earth and kinda refreshing to hear from this part of the country . . . Read more and see clipping

Shrieking Violets are three women from New York City who play alternative rock with a punk edge. Described by their label, Broken Rekids, as "if the Slits grew up in Brooklyn and listened to post-John Cale Velvet Underground," these women combine diverse influences, including punk, metal and blues, to create their own sound. . . .Read more and see clipping

Always worth a look, CFNY Nu Music night at the Horseshoe, tonight featuring Indie noisemakers Shrieking Violets, Grimskunk and Octane 100 . . . Read more and see clipping

All in all, Shrieking Violets are a good live band with lots to hold your interest, and have a truly refreshing, honest sincerity that is sorely missed in most bands today. . . . Read more and see clipping

Don't be fooled by the fact that it's on the same label as J CHURCH and NAKED AGGRESSION. This record is actually good. . . . Read more and see clipping