Violet Grohl introduces Be Sweet To Me, a debut album recorded in Los Angeles with producer Justin Raisen. Written largely in the studio with a loose collective of musicians, the songs grew from spontaneous sessions and Grohl’s wide-ranging musical influences. Drawing on alternative music from the late ’80s and early ’90s, the record moves between fuzzed-out rock, slowcore balladry and hazy shoegaze. Tracks such as Thum, 595 and Bug In A Cake reflect an instinctive writing process where everyday ideas spark impressionistic songs. As the sessions progressed, the tone darkened, bringing heavier guitars and dense reverb to pieces like Applefish and Last Day I Loved You. Balancing bite with vulnerability, Be Sweet To Me captures Grohl exploring collaboration, humour and emotional honesty.