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Posted on
Jul 4, 2013

Clevver Interview

Aly & AJ’s interview with Clevver that they did a couple weeks ago to promote Hothouse is finally online. In the video they mention Hothouse will be released ‘tomorrow’ — which is wrong, it’ll be out on 7/8. They obviously intended to put it online this Sunday, but chose to post it early. Hothouse will be available on iTunes on Monday, July 8th! Check out the interview below:


Posted on
Jun 26, 2013

Aly & AJ Form 78Violet With Their ‘Feminine Alter Ego’

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Aly & AJ are officially in their twenties, and to completely say goodbye to their teen-pop-star days, they’ve got a new name: 78Violet. And with the release of their new single, “Hothouse,” on the horizon, the two tell MTV News they are looking forward to re-introducing themselves to the world in a whole new way.

“I think for us, us changing from Aly & AJ to 78Violet was a choice we kind of made because not only did we want to be seen as kind of individuals … but also wanting to find kind of that third element to who we are when we’re onstage, that other voice that is kind of created when the two of us sing together in unison or in harmony ” big sister Aly, 24, told MTV News. “And 78violet is kind of that feminine alter ego when we’re onstage.” Continue reading Aly & AJ Form 78Violet With Their ‘Feminine Alter Ego’

Posted on
May 18, 2013

“Crazy Kind of Love” Trailer + Limited Release on May 31st

Hello! A while back the trailer for Aly’s movie “Crazy Kind of Love” (aka “Long Time Gone”) was released. She isn’t in the trailer unfortunately, but you can check it out below. Several sites are saying the movie will have a limited release in select theaters on May 31st, with a wider release later this year, not sure how accurate it is though as there hasn’t been much of any news. You can also check out some stills that have been released here (not of them feature Aly though).


Posted on
May 2, 2013

Aly & AJ Michalka Sign with Red Light Management!

Great news!! The girls have signed with Red Light Management!! Read below:

Aly & AJ Michalka, collectively known as 78violet, have signed with Jonathan Shank and Bruce Flohr at Red Light Management. The duo have been working on their first record in 6 years with producer David Kahne. ”We’re thrilled to introduce 78violet (formerly know as “Aly & AJ”) under Redlight Management. We’re honored to be represented by such a successful and forward thinking firm aimed towards artistry and longevity,” the duo said. They have also produced a video for their forthcoming single “Hothouse’ to be released later this summer under their production company “Violet House”.

Both girls have recently been featured in high profile film & tv projects with Aly starring in Bandslam, Easy A, and the hit CW show Hellcats, as well as costarring in the feature The Roommate. AJ has also been busy and co-starred in The Lovely Bones, Secretariat and Super 8. In 2013, AJ stars in the Lionsgate feature Grace Unplugged as well as the indie film Jesus In Cowboy Boots. This year Aly will star in the indie films Sequoia and Killing Winston Jones. She also makes a cameo appearance in Grown Ups 2.

Their last release, “Insomniatic,” sold over 2 million copies worldwide and spawned their platinum single, “Potential Breakup Song,” which to date has garnered over 45 million views on Youtube. Since becoming 78violet, they’ve managed to accumulate a significant social media footprint. This will be their first record released under the 78violet moniker. Aly & AJ continue to be represented by CAA and Principato-Young Entertainment. They currently reside in Los Angeles where they were born and raised.

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