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Nova Rose Shares New EP ‘nova rose’

Published

2 years ago

March 30, 2024

Canadian singer-songwriter Nova Rose is a classically trained vocalist and violinist who has effortlessly pulled in a fanbase by getting radio airplay and accumulating over half a million streams on multiple platforms.

Recently, Nova Rose has rediscovered her passion for the violin and shared her journey on Tik Tok where she has gained over 1 million views on her songwriting and violin content. She now incorporates her songwriting and singing with her recently discovered passion for the violin.

Nova Rose returns with the release of her highly anticipated sophomore self-titled EP. Filled with heartfelt lyrics and enchanting melodies, this mesmerizing collection of songs effortlessly combines elements of violin and dark pop sounds to transport listeners into a realm of captivating soundscapes.

The EP’s focus track, a heart-wrenching breakup single, ‘we used to’ sees Nova Rose combining strong storytelling with a unique sound. Written and produced with Mark Vesprini and Kayla Diamond (The Strumbellas, Billboard Top 10 Artist), ‘we used to’ begins with an atmospheric indie-pop soundscape drenched in heartbreak where you could hear a pin drop. Nova Rose captivates listeners with glimpses of violin throughout the track, pulling on their heartstrings, with a delicate and creative take on pain and suffering.

Driven by creativity and exploring new sounds aiming to connect with her audience on a deeper level, Nova Rose displays the vulnerability and truth behind her lyrics with each release. The sorrowful instrumentation is paired with Nova Rose’s alluring vocals to create a passionate experience for the listener.

On the song, Nova comments, “It’s about how much it hurts when someone you’re still in love with pulls away when you don’t have anger or hatred to lean on and distract you from the sadness. When it feels like you’re not just losing a person but a whole life that you’ve been envisioning for yourself. It’s about the last dying breaths of a relationship where all you want to do is hold on and make them last forever because the idea of being alive beyond them and facing the unknown on your own is terrifying.”

The self-titled EP represents every stage of breakup grief, from denial to acceptance. Through emotional melodies and vulnerable lyrics, Nova Rose brings listeners on a rollercoaster of emotions. She shares her own experiences of heartache and healing. From the initial shock to finding hope again, each song captures a different part of the journey.

On the EP, Nova Rose comments, “This EP stays authentic to who I am as an artist. I hope it speaks to listeners and helps them feel understood during tough times.”

Nova Rose has gained support from FACTOR, a private non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian music industry.

Accumulating press coverage across Radio Canada, Sweety High, Canadian Beats, Buzz Music, Lefuturewave, OcchiMagazine, and PM Studio, Nova Rose has presented herself as an exciting musical talent with a lot of promise for the future.

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Dysmusia Keeps “In your eyes” Honest, Warm And Straight To The Point

Published

13 hours ago

August 23, 2026

Music4U

It is easy to see why a songwriter might be drawn to a story like this. Relationships rarely finish as neatly as people would like, and the space between “it is over” and “maybe we should try again” can produce plenty of material. For Dysmusia, that space becomes the setting for latest single “In your eyes”, out now through Now Listen.

The Irish singer-songwriter has a knack for keeping his writing close to everyday life, and this track benefits from that approach. He looks at an old relationship that has already gone through several attempts at making things work, then focuses on what happens when those feelings start creeping back in.

What makes the song appealing is the balance between sincerity and a lighter touch. Dysmusia is clearly invested in the situation, but he does not turn every moment into a grand declaration. There is room for a bit of humour and hesitation along the way, which keeps the song feeling natural.

The arrangement gives the song a pleasing lift. Acoustic guitar sits at the heart of it, with the dropped tuning adding some richness and a second guitar bringing extra colour. The result has folk at its core but carries enough indie-rock influence to give it a little extra punch.

Dysmusia’s Irish background is another part of the picture. Based between Antrim and Dublin and coming from a musical family, he has developed a style that puts storytelling alongside contemporary guitar sounds.

“In your eyes” brings those influences together without making a fuss about them. It is a personable, melodic track about feelings that refuse to follow a neat timetable, delivered with enough warmth to make the story easy to get behind.