Hannah Katie Berney, known professionally as Violet Skies, is a Welsh singer-songwriter from Chepstow.
Musical career In 2013, Violet Skies released her first song, "How the Mighty". WalesOnline called it "a pulsing, classically arranged electro slow-burner of a song that merges Massive Attack with a haunting piano and the singer's equally stark and soulful vocals", and it included the song on its list of the 51 greatest Welsh pop records of 2013.Owens, David (30 December 2013). "The 51 greatest Welsh pop records of 2013". WelshOnline.
In June 2014 she released her debut solo EP, Dragons, and played at the Glastonbury Festival on the BBC Introducing Stage. That same summer, she played a headline London show and later opened for A Great Big World at Bush Hall in Shepherd's Bush. In January 2015 she released a new song, "Liar".
Violet also released an album and EP with Bristol-based producer Stumbleine through Monotreme Records in early 2014. In June 2019, Skies released the EP I'll Buy a House, which contains four of her singles. A few months later, she released the acoustic version of her EP.
She has also co-written the song "God Is a Dancer" for the British singer Mabel and the Dutch DJ Tiësto. "God Is a Dancer" spent eight weeks in the United Kingdom Top 40, peaking at number 15.
On 3 April 2020 Skies released an EP, Lonely, containing five songs: "Lonely", "Nothing at Night", "Half My Life", "Born On Valentine's Day" and "This Could Be Love".
She co-wrote a number of songs on Lily Allen's surprise October 2025 album release West End Girl.
Personal life Born Hannah Berney in Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales, she was a student at Wyedean School in Sedbury, where she wrote songs with friends during lunch breaks.Thomas, Nicholas (23 November 2019). "Chepstow singer-songwriter Violet Skies talks about her amazing year and rise to success". South Wales Argus. After graduating, Violet attended Exeter University, where she studied French and history. While at Exeter, she was a contestant on The Voice UK in 2012.Donelson, Marcy "Violet Skies". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
She and Charlie McClean founded sheWrites, a series of woman-only camps for songwriters, producers, and artists, that convene in different places around the world, in order to encourage women to make connections, make songs, and make an impact in the music industry.Borhan, Nargis (2020). "Q&A with Violet Skies". LDN.
When asked about her musical pseudonym, Violet Skies, she said her great-grandmother's name was Violet, and Skies was her mother's idea.Davies, Tara (August 14, 2020). "Interview: Meet Violet Skies". Vibez Music.
Discography All credits adapted from Spotify, Apple Music, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers database.
As lead artist
Singles Year Title Writer(s) Producer(s)2025"The Arrow"Violet Skies, Josh MurtyJosh Murty2024"Burning Buildings"Violet Skies, Heather Sommer, Rob ResnickViolet Skies, Rob Resnick2022"Waiting On A Miracle"Violet Skies, Ames, K.S. RhoadsK.S. Rhoads"Settle (Acoustic)"Charlie Martin, Joe Housley, Violet SkiesViolet Skies, The Nocturns"Over The Valley"Pat Linehan, Violet SkiesViolet Skies, Remy"We Don't Get Along"Martin Luke Brown, Violet SkiesMicah Jasper, Violet Skies"Settle"Charlie Martin, Joe Housley, Violet SkiesViolet Skies, The Nocturns"Never Be Cool (Acoustic)"Violet Skies, Charlie McCleanCharlie McClean"Never Be Cool""The Internet (Acoustic)"Dom Liu, Nick Wilson, Sean McDonagh, Violet SkiesMicah Jasper"The Internet"2021"Talk (Acoustic)"Violet Skies, Billy Lockett, Andrea RoccaAndrea Rocha"When I Come Home"Violet Skies, Taska BlackTaska Black"Talk"Violet Skies, Billy Lockett, Andrea RoccaAndrea Rocha2020 "Talk"Tiësto, Violet Skies, Luke Storrs, Micah JasperTiësto, Luke Storrs, Micah Jasper"Lonely"Violet Skies, Danny CasioViolet Skies, Danny Casio"Half My Life"Violet Skies, Thomas Daniel, Christian FioreChristian Fiore, Micah Jasper"Bruises"James Earp, Lewis CapaldiMahogany 2019"Two of Us This Christmas"Grizzly, Violet SkiesViolet Skies"This Could Be Love"Violet Skies, Martin Luke BrownViolet Skies, Roy Kerr"Give Me a Reason (Acoustic)"Charlie McClean, Christian Fiore, Daniel Evans, Thomas Daniel, Violet SkiesCharlie McClean, Christian Fiore, Violet Skies"Give Me a Reason""Is She Gonna Be There? (Acoustic)"Violet Skies, Harley Moon Kemp, Markus Videsäter, Max BergMarkus Videsäter, Max Berg, Violet Skies"Is She Gonna Be There?"2018"Cry for Me (Acoustic)"Dougie Freeman, Charlie McClean, John Cunningham, Violet SkiesCharlie McClean, Violet Skies"Cry for Me"Manon Grandjean, Charlie McClean, David Burris, John Cunningham, Violet Skies
Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details Title EP details Lonely Released: April 3, 2020 Label: Violet Skies Formats: digital download, streaming Born on Valentine's Day Released: February 14, 2020 Label: Violet Skies Formats: digital download, streaming I'll Buy a House (Acoustic) Released: August 16, 2019 Label: Violet Skies Formats: digital download, streaming I'll Buy a House Released: June 28, 2019 Label: Violet Skies Formats: digital download, streaming
Albums Title Details If I Saw You Again Released: June 17, 2022 Label: Violet Skies Formats: digital download, streaming Songwriting credits
YearTitleArtist(s)Album Writer(s) Producer(s)2026“Dance or Die”Jules LieslJules Liesl, Violet Skies, Drew Louis, JoJo Centineo, Phoenix Stone, Sophie ZurawelDrew Louis, JoJo Centineo, Phoenix Stone"Rewire"Au/RaHeartcore Au/Ra, Micah Jasper, Violet Skies Micah Jasper"Irony"Le SserafimPureflow Pt. 1Tropkillaz, Score (13), Megatone (13), Nija Charles, Huh Yunjin, Maya Mougey, "Hitman" Bang, Violet Skies, Tyler Lewis, Hwang Yu-bin (XYXX), Park Woo-hyun, Youra (Full8loom), J14 (Full8loom), Kim Soo-ji, Danke 13, Tropkillaz, "Hitman" Bang2025"Good Stuff" Karina Synk: Aexsis Line Karina, Violet Skies, Ruth-Anne Cunningham, Jacob Manson, Imlay Jacob Manson, Imlay"Sleepwalking"Lily AllenWest End Girl Lily Allen, Violet Skies, Leroy Clampitt, Maaike Kito Lebbing, Blue May Lily Allen, Blue May, Maaike Kito Lebbing, Seb Chew, Leroy Clampitt, Oscar Scheller, Violet Skies"Madeline" Lily Allen, Violet Skies, Chaz Carter, Jeremy Malvin, Blue May Lily Allen, Blue May, Maaike Kito Lebbing, Seb Chew, Micah Jasper, Chrome Sparks, Leon Vynehall, Violet Skies"Relapse" Lily Allen, Violet Skies, Maaike Kito Lebbing, Blue May, Oscar Scheller Lily Allen, Blue May, Maaike Kito Lebbing, Seb Chew, Oscar Scheller, Leon Vynehall, Violet Skies"Dallas Major" Lily Allen, Violet Skies, Chaz Carter, Jeremy Malvin, Blue May Lily Allen, Blue May, Maaike Kito Lebbing, Seb Chew, Chrome Sparks, Micah Jasper, Violet Skies"Beg for Me" Lily Allen, Violet Skies, Lumidee Cedeño, Leroy Clampitt, Maaike Kito Lebbing, Steven Marsden, Blue May, Teddy Mendez, Edwin Perez Lily Allen, Blue May, Maaike Kito Lebbing, Seb Chew, Leroy Clampitt, Leon Vynehall, Violet Skies"Let You W/In" Lily Allen, Violet Skies, Micah Grossman, Jeremy Malvin, Blue May Lily Allen, Blue May, Maaike Kito Lebbing, Seb Chew, Leroy Clampitt, Oscar Scheller, Chloe Angelides"Who Thought I Knew"Freya SkyeViolet Skies, Ella Boh, Davin Kingston, Freya SkyeElla Boh, David Kingston"Your Love"JisooAmortageViolet Skies, Jisoo, Jack Brady, Jordan Roman, Lilian Caputo, Jenna RaineBlissoo, The Wavys2024"Money Mad"Trinity the TuckSinematicViolet Skies, Drew Louis, JayelleDrew Louis "The Healing"Zara LarssonVenusViolet Skies, Rick NowelsRick Nowels "Venus"Rick Nowels, Austin Corona, John Christopher Fee, Manny Marroquin "No Man's Land"Venbee, Marshmello Earwulf, Jonny Lattimer, Nicholas James Gale, Erin Doyle, Violet Skies, MarshmelloEarwulf, Nicholas Gale, Marshmello2023 "Love Is An Overstatement"Lauren Spencer SmithMirrorLauren Spencer Smith, Violet Skies, Geena Fontanella, David BurrisGeena Fontanella, David Burris "Little Bit Sad"Mae MullerSorry I'm LateHenrik Michelsen, Mae Muller, Violet SkiesHenrik Michelsen "Like That"Emma Rena, Micah Jasper Emma Rena, Micah Jasper, Violet Skies "Life Goes On"SolenceHope is a CultDavid Strääf, Johan Swärd, Markus Videsäter, Violet SkiesDavid Strääf, Johan Swärd, Markus Videsäter2022 "Sleep at Night"Cat BurnsPeople Pleaser / Sleep at NightCat Burns, Violet Skies, Chris SmithRisc "Bare Minimum"Anna ClendeningUntiled X'sMaddy Simmen, Colin Brittain, Anna Clendening, Paige Blue, Violet SkiesMaddy Simmen, Colin Brittain "Love Ain't Meant To Hurt"Sarah Close Sarah Close, Adam Argyle, Violet SkiesSarah Close, Jmac "Living Room"Ava August Ellen Mary Murphy, Violet Skies, Ava August ZaharekLenii, Ellen Murphy "Selfish"Bow Anderson Claire Sarah Anderson, Bow Anderson, Violet Skies, Philip CookPhil Cook "Hallelujah"Carah Faye Spencer Peterson, BC Jean, Violet Skies, Carah Faye, Julianne Hope, Sizzy Rocket "Cruel Intentions"Lexi JaydeCloser to ClosureBen Berger, Ryan Rabin David Roback, Hannah Berney, Alexis Burnett, Hope Sandoval, Violet SkiesBen Berger, Ryan Rabin "In the Honey"Wafia Mathieu Jomphe Lépine, Lisa Scinta, Violet SkiesBillboard "Svijet Na Ramenima"Elis Lovrić Elis Lovrić, Robin Howl, Violet Skies, Holly Fletcher 2021 "I Still Believe"Diana RossThank YouCharlie McClean, Autumn Rowe, Violet Skies, Ruth-Anne CunninghamCharlie McClean, Jack Antonoff "World on Our Shoulders (Resolution Song)"SONO Robin Howl, Holly Fletcher, Violet Skies "Saturday Night"KeyBad Love - The 1st Mini AlbumMich Hansen, Jacob Uchorczak, Danny Shah, Violet SkiesCutfather, Lee Soo-man "Tired Of Everybody"Issey Cross Danny Casio, Violet Skies, Issey CrossDanny Casio, The Six "Super 8"De'WayneStainsDavid Burris, De'Wayne Jackson, Micah Jasper, Violet SkiesDavid Burris, Micah Jasper "What Happens Now?"Olivia O'BrienEpisodes: Season 1Zaire Koalo, Trevor Brown, Violet Skies, Olivia O'BrienZaire Koalo, Trevor Brown "Something for Nothing"Micah Jasper, Elio David Burris, Micah Jasper, Violet Skies, Elio 2020 "Echoes"Lewis WatsonThe Love That You WantLewis Watson, Sky Adams, Violet SkiesRichard Wilkinson "Highs & Lows"Justin Caruso Justin Caruso, Neil Ormandy, Violet Skies, Nicki Adamsson, Valérie BroussardJustin Caruso "20 Seconds"Jessica Shy, Jovani Maruks Videsäter, Max Berga, Harleymoon Kemp, Violet Skies "Doses"Rika Jackson Dimiglio-Wood, Violet Skies, RikaJackson Dimiglio-Wood2019 "Like We Used to Do"Martin & ShirlieIn the Swing of ItRob Eckland, Violet Skies, Harley KempRob Eckland, Paul Meehan, Brian Rawling "God Is A Dancer"Mabel, TiëstoThe London SessionsTiësto, Josh Wilkinson, Violet SkiesTiësto, Josh Wilkinson, Cameron Gower Poole "Learning How to Love"Kalm, River Jason Strong, Charles Anderson, Colin Magalong, Violet SkiesKalm "Du Med Dig"Miriam Bryant Miriam Bryant, Selen Ozan, Violet SkiesSelen Ozan "Come Home To Me"LéonLéonCharlie McClean, Violet Skies, LéonCharlie McClean "That's For Me" (featuring Distruction Boyz, DJ Tira, Prince Bulo)Vanessa Mdee Vanessa Mdee, Alexsej Vlasenko, Henrik Meinke, Jeremy Chacon, Jonas Kalisch, Nikolaos Giannulidis, Violet SkiesNikolaos Giannulidis2018 "Whisper My Name"Ilira Hitimpulse, Ilira Gashi, Jaro Omar, Violet SkiesHitimpulse
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