Violet Staley (Won't Stay Dead)
photo by Vinny Malave
What are your top five albums that were released in 2025? (In order 1-5)
- Hayley Williams - Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party
- Ghost - Skeletá
- Lady Gaga - MAYHEM
- Sweetie - La Vie en Rouge
- Wetleg - Moisturizer
What band did you discover in 2025 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? How so?
I discovered Pool Kids this year at Fest. It’s always inspiring to see other women on stage. I also appreciated their coordinated leopard outfits, it reminded me of how Saffron and I coordinate our stage outfits.
How will you remember 2025 (in terms of music)?
2025 is the year Won’t Stay Dead released our second full-length album. We’ll always remember the journey of releasing this album and everything that went into it.
What can we look forward to from you in 2026?
We’re already cooking up some new music and we will be leaving the country for the first time to play Pouzza Fest in Montreal!
What records are you looking forward to most in 2026?
I’d love to see some more Menzingers and that new My Chemical Romance album they have been teasing for over a decade.
Singles rule the music scene right now. How has that affected you as a band or label? Has it influenced your approach to new releases or touring?
We don’t really pay attention to trends. Although it took us 3+ years to release this album, so maybe we should release singles instead, haha.
Violet Staley – social media links
- Instagram: @wontstaydead
