Emerson, Neruda and Apocalypse Inspire LA's "Gypsy Soul"

Musician/filmmaker/writer Haroula Rose is back to music with the release of her second LP, 'Here The Blue River.' Inspired by the evocative imagery of "The River" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, "The Book of Questions" by Pablo Neruda, and "Once Upon A River" by Bonnie Jo Campbell, Rose channels her inner gothic storyteller on her new LP out on March 25, 2016 (Thirty Tigers).

Recorded with the help of southern staple Jim White, Zac Rae (Death Cab For Cutie, Gnarls Barkley, Alanis Morissette), and Luke Top (Cass McCombs), 'Here The Blue River' is a departure from the acoustic folk of Rose's debut LP, with smoky, haunting production complementing her alluring voice and magnetic storytelling, reminiscent of early Fleetwood Mac and Daniel Lanois. Inspired by post-apocalyptic imagery, nostalgia, Greek mythology, and meteor showers, Rose sings about creation and destruction, and the ebb and flow of life on her new LP.

 

Highlights from the new record include "Margo," a driving country-folk ode to identity reminiscent of Townes Van Zandt, and the slow-burn build and gothic charm of "Sirens", where Rose's voice bubbles under the surface and rises from a fog. "The River" invokes the eerie vibe and imagery of William Faulkner as Rose sings over a lonesome banjo, with double bass, clarinet and percussion gently floating along. On "Moon and Waves" Rose sings inquisitively as Jim White-produced instrumentation breaks against her questions: "Why do we push then pull away?"

Listen to "Moon and Waves" [via Paste] HERE.

Chicago-born and LA-based Rose has worked in film and television as a writer, producer and director with her heart in music all the while. She served as producer on 2013's "Fruitvale Station" and her music has been featured in "Still Alice," as well as "How I Met Your Mother," "American Horror Story" and "Being Human." In 2011, Rose self-released her first LP, 'These Open Roads.' In addition to her work in film, her music has received plaudits from LA Weekly, American Songwriter, The LA Times, Vice, and No Depression who praised her as a "gypsy soul."

Haroula Rose will tour with David Wax Museum and Darlingside this spring:

March 31- Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground 

April 1- Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall

April 2- Turner Falls, MA @ Shea Theatre

April 3- Fairfield, CT @ Stage One

April 7- Old Saybrook, CT @ The Kate

April 8- Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade

April 9- Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's

April 12- Richmond, VA @ The Camel

April 13- Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle (Backroom)

April 14- Asheville, NC @ Grey Eagle

April 15- Johnson City, TN @ Willow Tree Cafe

April 16- Nashville, TN @ City Winery

April 17- Atlanta, GA @ Eddie's Attic

April 18- Atlanta, GA @ Eddie's Attic

April 27- Washington, DC @ The Hamilton

May 4- Louisville, KY@ Zanzabar**

May 5- Carmel, IN @ The Warehouse

May 6- Chicago, IL @ Schubas

May 7- Spring Lake, MI @ Seven Steps Up Event Center

May 8- Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern

**No Darlingside

 

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