Ora Violet - 'Delicious'

The latest single by hotly tipped rock-band Ora Violet delivers fresh sonic-infused rock ‘n’ roll that boasts ‘70s proto-punk through a modern-rock lens.

The single - ‘Delicious’ - gets off to a The Strokes-esque start, followed by bold vocalism immersed with a feeling that’s not too distant from the eerie preening of Ian Curtis.

The track plays on preconceived notions of gender, playing overtly with the lines of sexuality. “Delicious’ is a rock and roll statement about refusing to be put in a box,” the band explains, “we have been inspired by Serge Gainsborough, Henry Miller and Chuck Palahainuk.”

“The song tells the story of a man, in love with a woman, that was born a man. Lyrics are intentionally written to be sung from either side of the relationship. Sometimes, normality, no matter how peaceful it may appear, needs to be disturbed. We don't always need to wear a label, that when scanned, will shunt us forward to the applicable box. If you want a label, just start with ‘Delicious’”. 

Words by Kelly Scanlon