Palma Violets was an English band from London, formed in 2011, based on the musical partnership of frontmen Sam Fryer and Chilli Jesson. After splitting, three band members, Sam Fryer, Pete Mayhew and Will Doyle, went on to form Gently Tender. With a lineup composed of Sam Fryer (vocals, guitar), Chilli Jesson (vocals, bass), Pete Mayhew (keyboards) and Will Doyle (drums), the band's musical output was primarily based around the rock genre, with some Garage rock and psychedelic influences.