Formed in the post-punk explosion of 1981, The March Violets emerged from Leeds as pioneers of the gothic rock scene, blending dark, driving rhythms with spiky guitar lines and haunting female and male vocal interplay. Known for iconic tracks like Snake Dance, Walk Into the Sun, and Turn to the Sky (featured in the cult classic film Some Kind of Wonderful), the band quickly became a defining voice of the era. After a long hiatus, The March Violets reunited in the 21st century, reintroducing their music to both devoted fans and a new generation of listeners. In 2024, the band released Crocodile Promises on Metropolis Records, their first album of original material in a decade, capturing the same essence of their early work while moving forward and embracing a modern edge.

“Despite forming in 1981, there is a youthful air surrounding post-punk/gothic rock band The March Violets. It’s a feeling that the band is reborn and ready to take on the world and with their latest album, Crocodile Promises, just released and creating ripples it seems there’s no holding them back” – Devolution Magazine