In addition to LONER being on regular rotation at Trondossa HQ for the better part of the last year, we had the pleasure to see Caroline Rose live last year and were absolutely floored by her live performance. Needless to say we are psyched and honored to have her as part of the 2019 lineup.
“An obsession with money, an unfaithful lover, a friend’s accidental pregnancy, misogyny, loneliness, death… This is just some of the lighthearted subject matter that makes up LONER––the darkly comedic second album from songwriter/producer Caroline Rose. Armed with an arsenal of new instruments and equipment, an ever-growing sense of ‘ahhh fuck it,’ two years of exploration, and a wicked sense of humor, Rose delivers a set of serious songs wrapped in a sprightly, angsty pop burrito. Because, as Rose puts it, ‘Sometimes sad songs just need a cocktail.’
“LONER captures the cheeky satire, comical musings, and often jarring mood swings––sometimes goofy, sometimes emotional––that make up much of Rose’s personality. ‘I call it Schizodrift,’ she says sipping on a martini with her pinky out. ‘I want to make music that sounds as manic as I feel.’ Filled with catchy synth hooks, Ray Manzarek-esque Farfisa, surf guitar, depth of thought and a punk attitude, LONER captures the energy of bands like Le Tigre and The Cramps, and nods to the styles of Blondie and DEVO, the pop hooks of icons like Justin Timberlake, all the while being inspired by the artistry of Kate Bush.”
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