Think if you will, of a battered piano having two shades of ivory knocked out of it by a gorgeous young woman. Think of a small bass player named ‘Pixie’ wearing a top hat that covers his (allegedly) pointy ears, and a glamorous drummer who thrashes the skins with an energy and apparent vengeance that belies her beauty.
Think, Rosie & the Goldbug.
Now think of the resultant sound that would be created if The Hot Puppies were to team up with Sons and Daughters. The beautiful dulcet tones of Bec Newman merging with the energy and bounce of Adele Bethel. The song-writing talents of Luke Taylor combining with the dark-edged atmosphere created by Scott Patterson’s guitar.
Think, Rosie & the Goldbug.
‘War Of The Roses’ is the debut EP from Cornwall’s Rosie & the Goldbug – a three-piece whose imagery and more importantly their music , deserve attention. The song deals with the trauma of relationship breakdown and the deep, pounding piano seems to echo the darkest moments of such misery. And yet, Rosie’s high-toned and high-tempo vocals spread light into the void, the result being that a dismal subject converts into a highly infectious, dramatic and danceable pop song.
‘Contrasts,’ like this seem important to this band’s message. Check out the video for ‘War Of The Roses,’ and compare the band wearing red and black and playing in front of a brilliant white backdrop, with the scene in the shower towards the end of the video. It may not represent the tension and suspense of a Hitchcock film, but it is equally as compelling and disturbing.
This image alone indicates there is much going on below the surface with Rosie & the Goldbug, which again conflicts with the outwardly glam, almost camp personas of the band.
There is no doubt that in both sight and sound they have the complete package. All that remains is for the ribbon of the red bow to be tugged lightly, and the package opened.
Discover Rosie & the Goldbug.
//Colin Jackson