78violet Logo Contest Reminder!!
Video reminder from Aly and AJ Michalka of 78violet about the 78violet Logo Contest happening over at http://www.78violet.com. Help define what 78violet will look like to the world! Your design may have the opportunity to be chosen to represent the new band plus you can win some awesome prizes from 78violet.
Get all the details and enter here:
http://www.78violet.com
ENTRY DEADLINE IS AUG 30!!!
And if you win and get to meet them…BRING ME ALONG TOO!!!
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Aly and AJ Reveal 78violet Meaning During Ustream Chat
Aly and AJ fire up the Ustream chat to reveal to their fans the meaning of their new name, what’s the story behind it and when will the next album be released?
The girls speak of the early days of being a singing act. AJ stated that they “always wanted a cool band name; a real name.” Her sister chimed in that the name “Aly and AJ is safe.” Since they couldn’t decide on a band name when they first started, they just went by Aly & AJ.
Now, the sisters Michalka want to change things up. After brainstorming on things they like, they decided on 78violet. The girls explain that the numbers 7 and 8 are Aly and AJ’s favorite numbers, respectively. Violet is a “cool powerful name that means a lot to us.”
78violent depicts a new revamp sound for Aly and AJ, which has a new attitude. The pop band said it represents where they are currently now in their lives.
What I’ve always enjoyed about Aly & AJ’s music is how they’re so expressive in their lyrics. They truly do speak their feelings in the music. So I’m eager to hear where they are in their lives and how they are maturing as people and artists.
Speaking of the new album, which will be titled 78violet, as to not confuse their fans. (Though I must confuse I’m still having trouble calling my favorite sister singing act 78violet instead of Aly & AJ – but I’m working on it!)
The first, yet undisclosed single will come out in fall sometime. No specific date is available.
Now for the big fan news! Aly and AJ revealed the Design the 78violet Logo Contest! The girls want YOU to design their new logo. Be creative and design the BEST 78violet logo. The sisters want you to keep an eye on their Facebook and Twitter pages for more details. Of course, when I learn of something I’ll surely post it here!
With the news of 78violet and their new album complete, they talked about more random topics like their love of Guitar Hero and even showed off their new dog Moneypenny.
Watch some of the chat below:
What did you think of the chat? Did it change your mind about their new name? Do you like their new name? Are you excited for their new music?
Aly & AJ Change Name to 78 Violet
HUH?!
Tommy2.Net confirmed with Hollywood Records that Aly and AJ are now 78 Violet.

The girls Tweeted about the change on their Twitter account. The sisters explained to their fans, “Fyi…..u pronounce #78violet as seventy eight violet:)”
The girls reassured one fan by tweeting to her, “don’t be sad…..its an exciting new beginning! The music will speak for itself.”
I was immediately shocked by the name change. For three years, I’ve been big time Aly & AJ fans. Their music has helped to both soothe me and jazz me up. I’ve been to multiple concerts, enjoying every minute of them! So to me all that matters is the music. The ladies behind the music seem like geniuely great people. So I don’t care what they call themselves, as long as they continue to perform awesome concerts and produce amazing music.
Though I do wonder how this name change will affect their career. Or maybe this is their way of reinventing themselves?
We wish Aly and AJ / 78 Violet much success!
What do you think of the name change? Let us know!
Aly & AJ Attend Naven and Boulee Fashion Event
Aly & AJ Michalka attended the Naven and Boulee Fashion Event in LA hosted by Kloe Kardashian Tuesday night. Earlier this week, the sister singing act announced on Twitter that their album is complete, tweeting that “It has been worth making a record over a year long span to give u the quality u deserve!”
Click on over to TeenDaily.net to see very fashionable pictures of Aly & AJ!























