Greta Hotmer

There are a lot of new faces here, so I wanted to properly introduce myself. 👋 My name is Greta. I create and perform under the name ALTARVIOLET. The name is an homage to unseen forces of love, our ancestors, and the muse that moves through artists when we get quiet enough to listen. I’m a lifelong musician. I’ve fronted rock bands like The Moxy and Leo Moon, and for the past six years I’ve been focused on my own music. I started with just a guitar and a folk-singing heart, wandered through rock, pop, R&B, and electro pop, and now I’m finishing a return-to-my-roots singer-songwriter album. Alongside my artist project, I also compose trailer music, a dream that began when I first heard the theme from Terminator 2: Judgment Day at 11 years old and fell in love with cinematic storytelling. I deeply believe creativity is medicine. It doesn’t need to be perfect or a career. It just needs to be yours. I also host a podcast called @thought_experiment_called_life , where I interview people living unconventional lives and share stories about creativity, resilience, and meaning. Beyond music and podcasting, I train and teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and recently received my black belt. Movement and play are essential for me. If I’m not in the studio, I’m probably in the woods with my husband, at the gym training, or at home with our senior kitties. If you love electro pop, you might like Tired Wild Hearts. If you prefer something more stripped down, stay close. My next album Into the Woods is coming soon. However you found me, I’m grateful you’re here. Say hi 🖤 First photo credit @katiepuc_photography 🫰 #indiemusician #singersongwriter #multipassionate #musicianlife #indiemusic

Music is life 🙏 #tbt

So I will wait by the river Hold my breath until I’m found I will wait by the water Hold my heart and the ground I will wait and remember Where I’m from and where I’m found Time is near for the daughters Time to rise from the ground ‘Forgotten Daughters’ by ALTARVIOLET #divinefeminine #indiemusician #honoryourself #matriarchy #magdalena

New addition to the set 🫶 #wakemeup #coversongs #songersongwriter #indiemusician #coloradomusicians

It may feel incredibly vulnerable to share your story (and you absolutely do not have to) but you never know who it may help. I honor all those who shared their own mental health stories with me by paying it forward…if your heart is feeling heavy today, I am sending you so much love. Your beautiful heart deserves to feel ALL the love that is surrounding you…you are not alone 🙏🙏🙏 #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #singersongwriter #musictherapy #healingjourney

Happy Mother’s Day to my Mama, all of the women who have made me who I am, to all the mama’s out there, and to our Mother Earth who loves us and sustains us always. While I am a cat mom and an auntie (my favorite roll ever) the spirit of the ‘mother’ is something that is part of what makes women so freaking amazing and magical. We create, we nurture, we nourish, we love, we see beyond ourselves and keep the community in our sights at all times. More women in places of power…More Mothers in places of power…More Mama Bears please 🐻❤️ Happy Mother’s Day 🌹 Ps. Yes I will be spamming our wedding photos from my incredible photographer friend @katiepuc_photography as long as possible 😅🤌 💇🏻‍♀️ And still obsessed with how @brookmaehairstyling styled my hair 🥹🥰🫶 #mothersday #happymothersday #mamabear #divinefeminine #grateful

My cats are co producers on everything I do 🫶🥹🩷 #catsofinstagram #seniorcats #filmcomposer #catlady #composer

Grateful. The past few months have felt so good on the soul. Playing live, releasing music from my heart, helping be a part of bringing filmmakers and friends visions to life…this is what I have worked for 🙏 I’ll be announcing some new live dates soon and I’m thrilled to be working on another @luckystarsfilm film. Thank you Jesse & @catalinadominick for bringing me on board for another beautiful creation 🙌 📸 by my super talented friend and bjj training partner @dmholesphotos 🤙 #followyourheart #followyourdream #composer #singersongwriter #indiemusician

This is more than an award to me…it’s a sign that I have been going in the right direction all along 🙏 Six years ago I chose to bet on myself. I walked away from a life that was dissecting me and went for my heart’s calling anyway, even when I was told I wasn’t good enough. In the beginning my dear friends @nickbozzelli , @johnruppaudio , @jessmargera , @thecolorfred , @americasbassment , & @tylerjstroetzel (to name a few) believed in me and helped me learn the ropes and gave me opportunities so that I was able to release professional recordings, collaborations, and officially begin my new chapter under the name ALTARVIOLET…I am eternally grateful for you all. I’ve always loved writing and performing, but film and trailer music had been calling me too. I didn’t think I knew how to compose…I decided to just try it & instantly fell in love. As a girl who fell in love with the Terminator 2 theme song as a teenager & grew up in a world of the drama of musical theater, I had been harboring a ton of cinematic music in my heart…now I could express it. Maybe it’s delulu or maybe it’s chutzpah, but I started contacting every company I thought was doing incredible work in the trailer/film industry. Thankfully, Chad at @thecrystalcreative took a chance on me and has had my back ever since. A few months ago I followed a nudge to go to a film mixer here in Colorado Springs. My husband (my biggest cheerleader) & I went and WOW did my social anxiety take over. I didn’t think I was going to get the courage to talk to anyone until the magical & talented @catalinadominick turned to me & said ‘I love your hair’. The rest is history. Our short film ‘2012’ won Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Actor, & Best Score at @kickassfilmfest last night…out of 43 amazing teams. This was my first official score, & I’m so grateful to @catalinadominick , @luckystarsfilm , & @themrmeister who trusted me & welcomed me in. And to @dchavez228 & @14kjacob who are building a home for film here in Colorado…thank you. A wave is coming. Congrats to all the nominees and winners . Honored to be in it with you. And @novameets you are an incredible host 🙌 Very excited for what’s next✨

I do not shy away from talking about my shadows. I used to until others I respected shared their darkness with me too. Honestly if you’re not feeling some darkness (especially in our world today) then it’s harder to truly know your light and your power. I write songs about my experiences and channel them out of my body. Use your healthy creative self expression to honor the dark and celebrate your light…and you will show others the way to their sacred selves. 🖤✌️🫶 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #indiemusic #indieartist #mentalhealthawareness

Bet on yourself. It’s the best investment you’ll ever make ✌️🫶🙏 (and encourage others to do the same…all ships rise with a rising tide) Listen to ‘Into the Woods’ anywhere music is available 🌹 #indiemusician #betonyourself #believeinyourself #yougotthis #newmusic

It’s been a month since I released my latest album ‘Into the Woods’ 🥰 Thank you so much to everyone who’s reached out to share their experiences with the songs…that kind of feedback means more than you know. Looking forward to announcing more shows and working on some trailer music as we speak 🫶🤙 Listen to my new album and any of my music anywhere music is available ✌️ ☕️ Shoutout to @badasscoffeecospringsnorthgate for fueling me with the most delicious mochas 🤤 #indieartist #indiemusic #coloradospringsmusic #singersongwriter #indiefolk