Dave Grohl’s Daughter Violet Drops Debut Solo Tracks ‘THUM’ & ‘Applefish’: ‘They’re Finally Yours’
Violet Grohl, the 19-year-old daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, is stepping into the spotlight with her debut solo music release. On December 5, she announced via social media the launch of her first single, “THUM,” alongside the B-side track “Applefish.” This marks a significant milestone in her burgeoning music career, which has been building momentum since she first emerged as a performer at just 12 years old. In her Instagram post, Violet expressed her excitement, stating, “I’m beyond excited to finally share a little bit of what I’ve been working on over the last year,” and praised the talented musicians she collaborated with on these tracks.
The singles are available as a 7-inch vinyl through Bandcamp for $8, with “THUM” also available for streaming. The alt-rock sound of “THUM” showcases her artistic evolution, while the moody, introspective vibe of “Applefish” offers a glimpse into her creative depth. Violet has reportedly been working on her debut album since last year, utilizing a recording studio gifted to her by her father. Collaborating with producer Justin Raisen, known for his work with artists like Charli XCX and Drake, Violet is poised to carve out her unique identity in the music industry. Her journey has included notable performances, including singing alongside her father and the surviving members of Nirvana, and contributing backing vocals on Foo Fighters albums. With her new music, Violet Grohl is not just the daughter of a rock legend; she is establishing herself as a formidable artist in her own right.
Violet Grohl is officially dropping original new music.
On Friday (Dec. 5), 19-year-old daughter of
Foo Fighters
frontman
Dave Grohl
announced through social media the release of her debut solo track “THUM”, accompanied by the B-side “Applefish.”
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“I’m beyond excited to finally share a little bit of what i’ve been working on over the last year,” Grohl wrote on
Instagram
. “I made these tracks with the most badass group of musicians, so happy they’re finally yours:).”
The songs are available as a 7-inch vinyl for $8 through
Bandcamp
. The alt-rock-leaning “THUM” is available for streaming, while the moody “Applefish” can be purchased digitally or on vinyl.
Violet’s new music follows rumors that she has been
working on her debut album
since last year. According to
The Hollywood Reporter
, she spent time in a studio gifted by her father for her birthday, collaborating with producer Justin Raisen, who has worked with Charli XCX, Drake, John Legend and Kim Gordon.
Violet first emerged as a musician in 2018 at age 12, performing a cover of Adele’s “When We Were Young” with her father. Since then, she has performed with the Foos frontman and
surviving members of Nirvana
on a cover of “Heart-Shaped Box,” and provided backing vocals for artists including St. Vincent and Beck.
She has also contributed backing vocals on the Foo Fighters’ albums
Medicine at Midnight
and
But Here We Are
, and performed at tribute concerts honoring the late drummer Taylor Hawkins. In 2021, she released a
cover of X’s “Nausea,”
in collaboration with her father.
Most recently, she
sang lead vocals
on Nirvana’s In Utero hit “All Apologies” at the 2025 FireAid LA Benefit Concert, sharing the stage with her dad, Krist Novoselic, Pat Smear and Gordon.
Check out Grohl’s Instagram post below.
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