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War Violet - Different Formations [Video]

Oliver Bouchard

Sep 20, 2023 — 1 min read

We have known Jummy Aremu, aka War Violet , for a while as an enchanting, hard-working musician in New York City. So we couldn’t be happier to hear that Kill Rock Stars and Bella Union have co-signed her. Her first release, “Different Formations,” expands the range for an artist who loves guitar-heavy music: the song is an atmospheric piece around piano, strings, and flute.

“Different Formations” is our Song Pick of the Day.” Watch the video, directed by Austin Eichler and Wilson Chesney, or listen on your favorite streaming service:

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