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From Street Art to Sleeve Art: The Story Behind Sola Rosa’s New Tomorrows
The New Tomorrows cover art is by Askew One—aka Elliot O’Donnell—a New Zealand-born, Portland-based artist whose background is rooted in street art and graffiti. Over the years, his work has expanded to include painting, illustration, digital media, video, and more recently, AI-generated art, which he creates by training his own models. I first came across […]
New Tomorrows EP – Out Now!
New Tomorrows marks a turning point for producer Andrew Spraggon as he approaches the 25th anniversary of his Sola Rosa project. Drawing on a wide range of musical influences from from hip-hop, jazz, funk and soul. The EP reflects his unique sound before he shifts direction for his next album, set for release in late 2025. “This EP is significant for me," Spraggon explains. "It captures the vibe of the last few Sola Rosa releases which were more focused on live instrumentation and serves as a bridge between Chasing The Sun and the next chapter of the project.”
The Sun Doesn’t Shine feat. Joe Probert – Out Now!
Sola Rosa’s new single is out now, streaming on all platforms and available for download via Bandcamp. This track went through significant development before Joe Probert’s vocals brought it together. I had a strong instrumental foundation featuring Julien Dyne on drums, Michael Howell on bass, and Finn Scholes on vibraphone. Joe was recommended by Joe […]
Tears Roll Down – Out Now!
Sola Rosa’s new single is out today, the first release from the forthcoming EP, slated for early 2025. Now streaming on all platforms and available for download via Bandcamp, Tears Roll Down offers a glimpse into what’s next for Sola Rosa as the project approaches its 25th anniversary.   SOLA ROSA + AKOSIA I first […]