Rosellas - Beautiful Lonely

Image Credit: Maggie Malyszko, courtesy of Futureproof Promotions

Manchester’s Rosellas released ‘Beautiful Lonely’ last Friday via First Run Records. It’s their lead single from their upcoming EP ‘Shadow Dancing’.

Since the influx of singer-songwriters into the alternative scene over the past decade, the number of lost-soul types writing songs about being lost and searching for something has skyrocketed.

Forlorn? No. Pointless? Yes.

Step forward the Rosellas. They’ve flipped the searching soul genre on its head with racing guitars that create a perpetuating indie euphoria. Their sense of searching is more akin to a quest for glory, no matter the regularity of failure.

As they build their cohesive sound, a coming-of-age spirit emerges, where every day is a new chance to try. The lyrical introduction of “mirror, mirror on the wall” joyously affirms their fairytale spirit.

There will be those who, question whether this band, any band can have a happy ever after in such trying times. They, of course, miss the point in rock n roll. It’s always the journey that matters, not the destination. Upon this indie epic, Rosellas have become utterly undeniable!

Rosellas: Godney Gathering, This Feeling Stage

Manchester’s Rosellas recently played the This Feeling stage at the Somerset festival Godney Gathering and we were there to check them out.

All photos courtesy of Rhona Murphy

With the sun finally appearing, their blissed-out rock ‘n’ roll was perfectly timed. The dreamscapes of ‘Switch Off’ floated in and out of the ether like otherworldly messages of hope. Meanwhile, ‘Is It Any Wonder?’ and ‘The Same Curse showcased songwriting talent beyond their fledgeling years.

A step back to 2021’s ‘Damaged’ and even further to a cover of New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’ saw the band take the Gidney faithful to another realm. Gentle sways gave way to souls being freed as their dramatic guitars took hold.

An undeniable set from a band destined for great things.