Under Violet Skies

The journey starts in 2012 when drummer Marina Eckhart meets guitarist Alex Bartunek. They soon discover that they share the same musical vision and so Under Violet Skies is formed, with Marina additionally taking on vocals and also piano in the quieter moments of the band. Josef Haas on bass completes the trio, which is now equally based in Vienna, Graz & Imst in Austria.

All three musicians share their desire to stay independent, so it goes without question that they would produce and record all of their material by themselves. It’s very important for the band that everything released under their name, be it music or videos, is hundred percent them.

Work on the demo "Lost Inside Me" is completed in 2014. It showcases Under Violet Skies’ musical melange of alternative rock mixed with metal, funk, pop and classical influences, together with electronic elements.

2018 sees the release of the band’s official debut "Colors of Chaos", followed by the EP "Surrounded by Light" in 2020, featuring exclusively piano songs. "The Wonders I Have Seen", the second full length album, is released in 2021.

"Maybe This Is Why", Under Violet Skies’ new single showing their acoustic side, is available on December 16, 2022.