Screen Violence

Studio album by * Chvrches
- Chvrches

## [Source]

***Screen Violence*** is the fourth studio album by Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches. It was released on 27 August 2021 through EMI Records in the UK and Glassnote Records in the US.

> **Lauren Mayberry**I think for me it was helpful to go into the process with the idea that I could write something escapist almost. That felt freeing initially, to have concepts and stories to weave your own feelings and experiences through but in the end, all the lyrics were definitely still personal.**Martin Doherty**To me, the screen aspect was a bit more literal. When we were making the record, it was like half of our lives were lived through screens. What began as a concept was now a lifeline.

## Background

The album began in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic as ideas shared over video calls and audio-sharing programs. The album title came from an idea for the name of the band, but was then adapted for the title of the album due to the theme of violence "on screen, by screens and through screens – with songs addressing feelings of loneliness, disillusionment and fear, among other emotions".

## Recording and production

It was produced by the band and recorded between Glasgow and Los Angeles.

The single "How Not to Drown" evolved from a piano and drum demo recorded by Doherty and was written during a time when he was dealing with "crippling depression and anxiety".

*Screen Violence* is also the first Chvrches studio album to not have a track where Martin Doherty provides the main vocals, however Doherty does sing the bridge on "Violent Delights".

## Release

Lead single "He Said She Said" was released on 19 April.

The album was announced alongside the second single, "How Not to Drown", a collaboration with Robert Smith, lead singer of the Cure.

The third single, "Good Girls" was released on 12 July.

## Tracklist

All tracks are written by Iain Cook, Martin Doherty, and Lauren Mayberry; "How Not to Drown" co-written by Robert Smith.

## Personnel

Chvrches
* Lauren Mayberry – vocals, keyboards, percussion, production
* Iain Cook – keyboards, programming, guitar, bass, production, mixing
* Martin Doherty – keyboards, programming, guitar, bass, production, mixing; additional vocals [4]

Additional personnel
* Robert Smith – vocals, bass (Fender Bass VI), and backwards guitar [5]
* Gavin Lurssen – mastering
* Samuel Stewart – vocal engineering
* Scott Kiernan – creative direction
* Lary 7 – original cover photography

## Tour

Tour
**Tour*** United States:
09/11/2021 – 13/11/2021
* United States:
14/11/2021 – 16/11/2021
* United States:
17/11/2021 – 21/11/2021
* United States:
22/11/2021 – 24/11/2021
* Canada:
24/11/2021 – 25/11/2021
* United States:
26/11/2021 – 28/11/2021
* United States:
30/11/2021 – 04/12/2021
* United States:
05/12/2021 – 07/12/2021
* United States:
08/12/2021 – 12/12/2021
* United States:
13/12/2021 – 15/12/2021
* United States:
16/12/2021 – 18/12/2021
* United Kingdom:
10/03/2022 – 11/03/2022
* United Kingdom:
12/03/2022 – 13/03/2022
* United Kingdom:
14/03/2022 – 17/03/2022
* United Kingdom:
18/03/2022 – 20/03/2022
* United States:
29/04/2022 – 31/05/2022
* Mexico:
13/05/2022 – 14/05/2022
* Mexico:
18/05/2022 – 19/05/2022
* Mexico:
21/05/2022 – 23/05/2022
* United States:
27/05/2022 – 28/05/2022
* United States:
30/05/2022 – 03/06/2022
* United States:
04/06/2022 – 06/06/2022
* United States:
09/06/2022 – 12/06/2022
* United States:
13/06/2022 – 14/06/2022
* United States:
15/06/2022 – 17/06/2022
* Germany:
17/06/2022 – 18/06/2022
* Spain:
06/07/2022 – 07/07/2022
* United States:
22/09/2022 – 23/09/2022
* United States:
25/09/2022 – 26/09/2022
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### Shows

The *Screen Violence* tour began on 9 November 2021 and will run until 25 September 2022.

## References

1. ↑ Chelosky, Danielle (2021-06-02). Chvrches – “How Not To Drown” (Feat. Robert Smith) (English). Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved on March 20, 2022.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Krol, Charlotte (2021-06-02). Chvrches announce new album ‘Screen Violence’, share ‘How Not To Drown’ with The Cure’s Robert Smith (English). Archived from the original on January 29, 2022. Retrieved on March 13, 2022.
3. ↑ Ackroyd, Stephen (2021-06-03). CHVRCHES have announced the details of their fourth studio album, ‘Screen Violence’ (English). Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved on March 20, 2022.
4. ↑ Scarlett, Elizabeth (2021-06-03). Chvrches announce new album Screen Violence and release new single with The Cure’s Robert Smith (English). Archived from the original on June 5, 2021. Retrieved on March 20, 2022.
5. ↑ Martoccio, Angie (2021-04-19). Chvrches Return With ‘He Said She Said’ (English). Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved on March 20, 2022.
6. ↑ Moore, Sam (2021-07-21). Chvrches to release new single ‘Good Girls’ later tonight (English). Archived from the original on July 15, 2021. Retrieved on March 20, 2022.
7. ↑ chvrch.es (English). Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved on March 20, 2022.
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20. ↑ chvrch.es (English). Archived from the original on November 9, 2021. Retrieved on March 20, 2022.

## External links

*Screen Violence*

- *Screen Violence* at chvrch.es
- *Screen Violence* on Spotify
- *Screen Violence* on Apple Music
- *Screen Violence* on Genius
- *Screen Violence* on Soundcloud
- *Screen Violence* on YouTube
- *Screen Violence* on Discogs (Master)

*Screen Violence: Director's Cut*

- *Screen Violence: Director's Cut* at chvrch.es
- *Screen Violence: Director's Cut* on Spotify
- *Screen Violence: Director's Cut* on Apple Music
- *Screen Violence: Director's Cut* on Genius
- *Screen Violence: Director's Cut* on Soundcloud
- *Screen Violence: Director's Cut* on YouTube
- *Screen Violence: Director's Cut* on Discogs

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