Violetine formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1995. After building a strong live following, Violetine signed a deal with Mushroom Records' White label. Their first EP titled 'Violetine' was released that same year and was followed by the single "Gutless Feeling" in June 1996. By the time their next single, "Red," was released in March 1997, drummer Steve Leicester had been replaced by Glenn Maynard, who was in turn replaced by Damian Pratt.

The band supported Everclear in April 1998 and issued a single, ''You Know'' in May 1998. Following the success of the single, Violetine went on to release the EP 'Birmingham' in August of 1998. The commercially successful debut album 'Small Speaker Joyland' was released in September of 1998. By the end of the year; Violetine left Mushroom for Epic/Sony.

Their first release on their new label was the single "Any Day" (April 1999), followed by a reissue of 'Small Speaker Joyland' (remixed). Their next single, "Crush," was released in October 1999. Following a lengthy hiatus, various side projects Violetine signed to distribution label Laneway Music and reformed to support The Celibate Rifles on their national tour in December of 2017.

The band went on to release a new EP in August 2019 titled 'Missed The Start'. Following the release and armed with drummer Andy Strachan; they toured with The Superjesus for 'The Impossible Tour' in September 2019.

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