Violet Grohl, the 19-year-old daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, has launched her solo music career with the release of 'THUM' and B-side 'Applefish'. Announced on December 5, 2025, via Instagram, the tracks are available on vinyl and streaming. The songs mark her first original solo work after years of collaborations and covers.
Release Details
On December 5, 2025, Violet Grohl shared her excitement on Instagram about dropping her debut solo tracks. "I’m beyond excited to finally share a little bit of what I’ve been working on over the last year," she wrote. "I made these tracks with the most badass group of musicians, so happy they’re finally yours :)." The alt-rock single 'THUM' is punchy and leans into alternative rock influences, drawing comparisons to Queens of the Stone Age from fans. Its B-side, 'Applefish', offers a moodier, cinematic vibe with Violet's vocals taking center stage.
The songs are released as a 7-inch vinyl for $8 via Bandcamp, with 'THUM' available for streaming and 'Applefish' offered digitally or on vinyl. This follows rumors reported by The Hollywood Reporter that Violet has been developing her debut album since last year, working in a studio gifted by her father and collaborating with producer Justin Raisen, known for projects with Charli XCX, Drake, and Kim Gordon.
Background and Career Highlights
Violet first stepped into the spotlight in 2018 at age 12, covering Adele's 'When We Were Young' with Dave Grohl. She has since provided backing vocals on Foo Fighters albums like Medicine at Midnight and But Here We Are, and performed at tribute concerts for late drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022, covering Jeff Buckley's 'Last Goodbye' and The Zutons' 'Valerie'.
In 2021, she teamed up with her father for a cover of X's 'Nausea'. She also featured on the Foo Fighters' 2023 single 'Show Me How', which Dave wrote for his mother, and joined them at Glastonbury that year. Most recently, at the 2025 FireAid LA Benefit Concert, Violet sang lead on Nirvana's 'All Apologies' alongside Dave, Krist Novoselic, Pat Smear, and Kim Gordon.
This solo debut signals Violet's shift toward original music, building on her established presence in rock circles.