James Rose
James Rose is a Singer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles, CA on an endless quest for something he’s not too sure of. A journey through song, into the essence of human existence and what it means to be alive. His nomadic lifestyle has brought him from the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, which surround his hometown of Pasadena, California, to the cultural and musically vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, and beyond. He now spends his days back in his beloved Los Angeles, quietly performing in the shadows of the city and finishing his debut full length record, due out late spring.
His original songs are often described as alternative pop or indie folk. They seem to fit in seamlessly on a playlist with The Beatles, Elliott Smith, or Cass McCombs, but his inspiration is much broader. He’s moved by music ranging from 19th century compositions by Frédéric François Chopin to the works of French surrealist poets or even the philosophy of Spinoza. His fondness of naturalist studies and the environment has also heavily impacted his foundation as a songwriter.
Rose sings with a gripping vulnerability about love, existentialism, and substance abuse. His words, like the best poetry, offer fresh insight into familiar themes. It’s not what he says, it’s how he says it. “My method of writing lyrics is usually done through the subconscious and goes through a dream-like filter,” Rose said. “It gives the songs the opportunity to float in the air and not be tied down to a specific event or story.”
Rose is gearing up to release his debut full length and begin touring in late spring, 2018.
Jingletown (closing set)
jingletown was started by David Castillo & Melisande Osnes in July 2017. The first album "jingletown" (feb 2018) features a minimal pop sound partially due to how the album was written & recorded. The pair enjoyed getting paid to record for the first time by recording the album while on the clock. Working as a parking lot attendant has its perks. The second album "Original Classics" (aug 2018) is similar in its pop sensibilities but the sound is slightly more sophisticated with "real" instruments replacing drum machines and emulators. Live jingletown explodes into other dimensions with the visual aids of comic book & cartoon-like visuals created by Melisande & David sonically they are augmented by a legion of fantastic auxiliary members from various power houses featuring Tony Bald as lead guitar player and soundscape artist/band director.
jingletown's tapes are self released on TENDER MOMENTS and available also on BURGER RECORDS
related bands: pizza time, panaderia, david & company, 2kewl4life
James Rose
James Rose is a Singer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles, CA on an endless quest for something he’s not too sure of. A journey through song, into the essence of human existence and what it means to be alive. His nomadic lifestyle has brought him from the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, which surround his hometown of Pasadena, California, to the cultural and musically vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, and beyond. He now spends his days back in his beloved Los Angeles, quietly performing in the shadows of the city and finishing his debut full length record, due out late spring.
His original songs are often described as alternative pop or indie folk. They seem to fit in seamlessly on a playlist with The Beatles, Elliott Smith, or Cass McCombs, but his inspiration is much broader. He’s moved by music ranging from 19th century compositions by Frédéric François Chopin to the works of French surrealist poets or even the philosophy of Spinoza. His fondness of naturalist studies and the environment has also heavily impacted his foundation as a songwriter.
Rose sings with a gripping vulnerability about love, existentialism, and substance abuse. His words, like the best poetry, offer fresh insight into familiar themes. It’s not what he says, it’s how he says it. “My method of writing lyrics is usually done through the subconscious and goes through a dream-like filter,” Rose said. “It gives the songs the opportunity to float in the air and not be tied down to a specific event or story.”
Rose is gearing up to release his debut full length and begin touring in late spring, 2018.
Jingletown (closing set)
jingletown was started by David Castillo & Melisande Osnes in July 2017. The first album "jingletown" (feb 2018) features a minimal pop sound partially due to how the album was written & recorded. The pair enjoyed getting paid to record for the first time by recording the album while on the clock. Working as a parking lot attendant has its perks. The second album "Original Classics" (aug 2018) is similar in its pop sensibilities but the sound is slightly more sophisticated with "real" instruments replacing drum machines and emulators. Live jingletown explodes into other dimensions with the visual aids of comic book & cartoon-like visuals created by Melisande & David sonically they are augmented by a legion of fantastic auxiliary members from various power houses featuring Tony Bald as lead guitar player and soundscape artist/band director.
jingletown's tapes are self released on TENDER MOMENTS and available also on BURGER RECORDS
related bands: pizza time, panaderia, david & company, 2kewl4life
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