On "Violet Street," Local Natives largely forgo the layered harmonies of their earlier work, instead embracing a moodier, synth-heavy sound built on driving rhythms. The album was famously recorded entirely in a house they rented in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.
- "Violet Street" was recorded at a rented house in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, a departure from their previous studio experiences.
- The album's lead single, "When Am I Gonna Get Over You," was one of the first tracks the band wrote for the record and leaned heavily into a danceable, synth-pop sound.
- Despite the shift in sound, the album still received positive reviews, with critics noting the band's ability to evolve their sound while retaining their core identity.
Los Angeles-based Local Natives emerged in the late 2000s, known for their intricate vocal harmonies and blend of indie rock and psychedelic pop. By 2019, they were refining their sound, moving into more electronic and synth-driven textures on their fourth album.
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