Words by Jed Morgans
The blend of effervescent 80s indie vibes and the ambitious fusion of shoegaze, Irish trad folk, and alternative elements leads to a band unafraid to experiment with their sound. Title and music alike, "Roseland" has a certain charm to it, conjuring images of a place filled with nostalgia and perhaps a touch of mystery.
The Irish-based 6 piece have been gradually honing their craft since their self released "Amsterdam" and its B-side "The Brow". Now signed to So Young Records for their official debut, newly birthed as a label yet already building a credible reputation for supporting some new music's finest emerging bands, "Roseland" is the culmination of this journey and a release from the steadily built anticipation that has been in alignment.
Frontman Euan Manning speaks on the song "Roseland is the name of a ballroom in NYC, I took it from a Portishead poster I had hanging on my wall growing up. I think I was trying to write a folk song about Cork city and a story that took place there. It touches on some new aspects of our music, so it felt right to have it as our next release."
"Roseland" is a promising single that not only reflects the band's influences but also hints at their potential to shape the musical landscape in their own.
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