With their latest single “VIOLET,” alt-rock duo Glass Mansions offer a tense, textured track that taps into the anxiety of living online. Drawing on the emotional weight and edge of artists like Sleigh Bells, PVRIS, and Phantogram, the Austin-based duo, fronted by the magnetic vocals of Jayna Doyle, explores the disconnection and overwhelm of life in a digital-first world.
From the opening moments, “VIOLET” builds a sense of unease. Driven by gritty synths and an urgent rhythm, shaped alongside producer Taylor Webb, the song finds a balance between energy and tension. With lyrics like “there’s no glory in the static,” it’s layered and deliberate, with just enough chaos to keep you leaning in.
Doyle’s vocals cut through the noise with clarity and control. There’s a mix of restraint and intensity in her delivery, especially on the repeated line “let it clean your soul,” which lands with both sarcasm and sincerity. The song isn’t just about getting lost in the scroll—it’s about the choice to stay there, even when we know better. “VIOLET” leans into that tension, walking the line between critique and complicity.
The music video—marking the final chapter in a trilogy following “Standing O” and “Nearsighted”—adds emotional weight without over-explanation. Structured around the concept of grief and release, it follows Doyle as she moves through internal conflict toward a kind of closure. The visuals don’t just echo the themes—they bring a more personal lens to them, with Doyle using the space to confront and let go of past versions of herself.
With “VIOLET,” Glass Mansions continue to refine their voice and vision. It’s a track that resonates with the times—moody, sharp, and self-aware—while leaving enough space for the listener to find their own meaning in the noise.
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