Haroula Rose 's latest record "These Open Roads" offers many of the songstress' graceful ballads and soothing folk, but she's been writing with brighter color and faster tempos on her way to her forthcoming album, which is set for a release later this year. Her follow-up "So Easy" (out June 4) foreshadows a sunny retro-pop sound, and her video for the EP's title track pays tribute to one of the biggest pop-rock acts of all-time: the Beatles. Directed by Michael R. Miller, the clip replicates fun scenes from several videos by the Fab Four. Can you guess which ones? [...]
With a highly personal sound that's both intimate and alluring, Haroula Rose sits down with PopMatters to talk about her psychic abilities, her terrifying first performance, and all her dinner guests whose name starts with "J". Folkies and I don't usually get along. If it's a guy, I usually want to shake them, pull on their scraggly beard, and tell them to lighten up. If the artist is female, and cute, I'll generally pay a bit closer attention, focusing more on how great it would be to date a musician and have her mention me in the [...]
Filed under: News , New Music , New Releases Javiera Estrada Haroula Rose 's new track "So Easy" strikes an interesting balance between sunny pop and a tradition of darker rock 'n' roll in the Elliott Smith vein. Utilizing unexpected chord changes, plinking piano lines, hot Beatles -esque guitar licks and smart orchestral arrangements, Haroula and co. have created a true gem. "I co-wrote the song 'So Easy' with Jonny [...]

Chicago-bred, but LA-based Haroula Rose recently released a new single called "All I Know". She is preparing for the release of a new EP called "So Easy" later this Spring and she is working on her second LP. The Hood Internet also recently dropped a great remix of her track "Lavender Moon" from her 2011 debut These Open Roads .

Sneak Attack Media At SXSW It's that time of the year again when the music world shuts up shop and heads for the sunnier climes of Austin Texas for SXSW. Another year when I'm forced to follow events via twitter from the comfort of my living room in Liverpool. At least my inbox gets a little respite! For those of you lucky enough to be in Austin over the next few [...]

This week saw the departure of a legend from Indy with a heartfelt press conference from an erratic boss in Jim Irsay and quarterback legend, Peyton Manning. The race to pick up the legend has me hoping he still has fuel in the tank for at least three to four years, and that's being overly optimistic. Of the three teams in the running for the legend's services, my beloved Donkey's are pushing hard for the free agent offering anything and everything. Shall this come to fruition, Tebow's departure is all but imminent, rendering the lefty's services [...]

HAROULA ROSE "LAVENDER MOON" REMIX BY THE HOOD INTERNET Originally written by Haroula Rose , and featured on her debut record These Open Roads , this new remix takes the patiently picked Americana tune and sets it to a keyboard-heavy, dystopian dance track. The song premiered recently at RCRD LBL . DOWNLOAD "LAVENDER MOON" (REMIX BY THE HOOD INTERNET) [...]

ABX - Polish City (Tyga vs Neon Indian) Download: direct via Raptorhideout | Soundcloud MIAMI: Pretty excited about spending some time in warmer states this March. Come out and party with us this Friday at Mansion . HAROULA ROSE: The remix we did for the Haroula Rose track "Lavender Moon" premiered on RCRD LBL yesterday. Check it out below. If [...]

Tips for your Tuesday: ► Buzz Bands LA's monthly songwriter series continues at Lot 1 Cafe in Echo Park , topped by Chicago-bred, L.A.-based songstress Haroula Rose (pictured), freshly returned from Athens, Ga., where she was working on recording her next album. Rose figures to have some new songs, and she'll be joined by Geronimo Getty , Harley Prechtel-Cortez and Sloan Martin . ► Com Truise heads up a big Check Yo Ponytail 2 night at the Echoplex, with Teengirl Fantasy , Soft Metals [...]

Chicago-born, L.A.-based songstress Haroula Rose will headline the next installment of Buzz Bands LA's monthly songwriter night at Lot 1 Cafe . Rather than our traditional second-Tuesday-of-the-month date for the series, this show will happen the first Tuesday, Feb. 7 (so we don't conflict with your Valentine's Day plans, naturally). Rose, whose debut album "These Open Roads" earned comparisons to the likes of Lucinda Williams and Jenny Lewis, recently began working on her next album in Athens, Ga., with highly regarded songwriter/producer Jim White. She'll preview some of the new songs and play selections from [...]

If I had to come up with a musical combination guaranteed to make me swoon, it would include indie-folk music, an acoustic guitar, and a leading lady with a voice as intimate as her lyrics. Fortunately for me and everyone else with a pair of ears, there's Chicago-born songstress Haroula Rose. Haroula Rose - Close My Eyes To See (Luke Top Remix) With an amazing debut album (available on vinyl) , a brand new remix, and not [...]
Mondays are for getting brightened up. La Sera – Please Be My Third Eye Lightning Love – Deadbeat (via bandcamp) Haroula Rose – Close My Eyes to See (Luke Top remix) Bear and Moose – I'm back Class Actress – Weekend (via soundcloud) + mixtape Ryan Hemsworth – Three Hours In (via soundcloud)
Mondays are for getting brightened up. La Sera – Please Be My Third Eye Lightning Love – Deadbeat (via bandcamp) Haroula Rose – Close My Eyes to See (Luke Top remix) Bear and Moose – I'm back Class Actress – Weekend (via soundcloud) + mixtape Ryan Hemsworth – Three Hours In (via soundcloud)
Sunday's merriment: ► Night 2 of KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas boasts a lineup that includes Jane's Addiction, the Black Keys, Mumford & Sons, Death Cab for Cutie and Noel Gallagher, along with the likes of Foser the People and Grouplove. The evening will be webcast right here . ► Bring a toy, hear some cheer at the Satellite, where the Satellite Holiday Recital and Toy Drive for Children's Hospital will feature songs from Steven Wilkin of Vanaprasta, Nathan Willett of Cold War Kids, Nicole Simone, Monte Mar, Useless Keys, Rob [...]

Just some recent songs I took a bit of a fancy to. Siskiyou travels to Bonnie Billy country, Haroula Rose does the folky duet thing very well, and High On Stress sure digs the Mats a lot. Widowspeak dreams back to the indie eighties, Wounded Lion plays barbwire pop with a delightful chorus (" LVXLCDM " anyone?), while Centro-matic fondly remembers the Mary Chain. Broaden that musical horizon why don't you, pop kids. Siskiyou - Dear Old Friends Haroula Rose - Free To Be Me [...]
ECHO COUNTRY OUTPOST FROG LEG CHICKEN WING VEGGIE FRY WITH MOOMAW, CROOKED LETTER I, RUTHANN FRIEDMAN, GOLD PAINT, WHITMAN, MIWA GEMINI, CHRISTINA ANTIPA, PAULA FRAZER, CABINET OF NATURAL CURIOSITIES, HAROULA ROSE, AND FORT KING ON SATURDAY JUL, 16TH AT THE ECHO COUNTRY OUTPOST, 1930 ECHO PARK AVENUE, LOS ANGELES. 1:30PM/ $7/ ALL AGES
Sunday's touts: ► Buffalo Springfield goes for round two at The Wiltern. ► Twee pop fanatics get a special Part-Time Punks at the Echo's later show tonight. Aberdeen will be playing their first L.A. show in eight years [see our interview with Beth Arzy ] along with fellow Sarah Records labelmates 14 Iced Bears in addition to Phil Wilson of the June Brides. ► British band Stornowa y brings their alternative indie folk-flavored pop to the Troubadour. Go early and catch Sacramento's charming [...]
With her remarkable debut album, These Open Roads, singer/songwriter Haroula Rose has found her defining purpose.