“Half Hidden from the Eye,” the debut EP by Brighton High School senior Violet Von, will be available on all streaming platforms beginning at midnight Friday, Oct. 24. The six-song collection showcases Von’s distinctive voice, heartfelt songwriting, and genre-blending sound. Three songs off the EP have been released as singles are an available on all platforms. You can link to Von’s music and social media here.
A release party for “Half Hidden from the Eye” is set for 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Label Kitchen + Bar, 125 E. Grand River Ave. in Brighton.
Von has been an active member of the Brighton Area Schools choir program from a young age, most recently serving as section leader in Phil Johnson’s choir and as music leader of the a cappella group Chicapella. She has taken private vocal lessons with Sally Mikat at Mikat Music Studios since her freshman year; held onstage roles in numerous BHS plays and musicals; and received awards and recognition at NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) and State Solo and Ensemble competitions.
Von began writing her own music at a young age. She continues to hone her craft by performing at open mic nights, charity events, and art galleries, accompanied by fellow BHS student Mason Gay on guitar. Fun fact: Violet and Mason grew up across the street from one another and the songs on the EP trace their relationship from infatuation to heartbreak and first love.
Drawing inspiration from artists such as Billie Eilish, Lizzy McAlpine, Conan Gray, and Laufey, Von crafts songs that resonate with genuine emotion. Her unique sound fuses classical vocal training with modern pop sensibilities, while her gift for improvisation on the keyboard and her introspective lyrics reflect a maturity beyond her 17 years. Outside of her music, Von embraces creativity in many forms—including fashion styling, video production, and visual art—and she hopes her work inspires others to explore their passions and express themselves fearlessly.
“Half Hidden from the Eye” was recorded at Grammy-winning studio The Tempermill in Ferndale, produced by Erik Maluchnik and mastered by David Feeny. Von collaborates with her brother, student Emmy-award nominated filmmaker Verick Von Buskirk, on all of her photo shoots and videos.
“Half Hidden from the Eye” track list:
1. “Small Town Fever”
2. “One Wrong Move”
3. “Infatuation”
4. “Trying”
5. “Masquerade”
6. “Half Hidden from the Eye”
You can check out the video for “Small Town Fever” below.
