The Filthy Violets are an American rock band from San Diego, California, formed in 2010. They're commonly referred to as "T.F.V." by fans, and have taken the pseudonym to heart by implementing various logo designs onto merchandise and band paraphernalia. The band consists of Jesse Lafica (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Jeremiah Lafica (lead guitar), Cesar Canjura (bass guitar) and Timothy Sams (drums).

Just weeks after forming, The Filthy Violets recorded their debut album, Lackluster Blvd., and officially released it on Groopease.com, as the first band ever to be featured on the newly created site. Despite only having been together for 2 months, The Filthy Violets were nominated for and won the LA Deli Magazine's Top Emerging Artist of 2010 Fan Poll.

TFV has often been compared to The Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, and The Libertines, for their Brit influenced, guitar-infused, upbeat retro rock. But their musical influences reach as far back as Jeff Buckley and even Jimi Hendrix.

The band is currently planning their first tour and will be on the road for the better part of 2012 to promote Lackluster Blvd. and test out new material for their follow-up album.

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