Broadcast, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Sandy Denny, The Cocteau Twins, Bridget St John, Stereolab, Eric Satie, Joni Mitchell, The Sundays, Fred Neil, John Fahey, Spank Rock, My Bloody Valentine, Buffy Sainte Marie, Hope Sandoval, Beth Gibbons, M Ward, Animal Collective, Dion And The Belmonts, Julie London, Karen Dalton, Serge Gainsbourg, Portishead, Anne Briggs, Caribou, The Dirty Three, Bjork, Pj Harvey, Life Without Buildings, Nick Cave, Donna Summer, Billie Holiday, Bert Jansch, Silver Apples, Altered Images, Francoise Hardy....
"Imagine Siouxsie if she was less intimidatingly imperious, a more grounded Liz Fraser singing with the Smiths or Duffy with all the sweat and grit wiped away by Stereolab. She could probably sing the news and rob you of your breath" The Guardian 'New Band Of The Day'
"Like all the best British pop music, it’s smart, mournful and quite breathtaking." NME '10 Tracks You Have To Hear'
"The ex-Pipette serves up a spooked electro beauty" Sunday Times 'Hot Download'
“Hazy, introspective late night pop” Under The Radar Ones to watch 2009
Following her departure from The Pipettes in 2008, Rose Elinor Dougall has quietly been recasting herself as a psychedelic-folk chanteuse par excellence.
Two limited singles have demonstrated a breadth of inspiration, from the timeless, melancholy of Sandy Denny, through the leftfield melodicism of Smiths-era Morrissey to the primitive-futurism of Broadcast.
Rose spent most of 2008 isolated in her bedroom with just a casio-tone for company writing a bunch of songs that she hoped “could convey that the music and lyrics were vital but allowed you to engage with the songs on your own terms”.
These swirling cascades of dream-pop started appearing on Rose’s myspace for a short while before they were taken down and replaced with some fleshed out versions, courtesy of a collaboration with Brighton producer Lee Baker. On these recordings a melee of instruments including dulcimers, harps, drum machines, strings and horns colluded to create a sonic foundation for Rose’s unmistakable alto.
Her debut 7”, Another Version Of Pop Song, the title, a reference to her girl-group past and the song itself a declaration of breaking these ties, received praise from many quarters. Second single, Start/Stop/Synchro raised the ante further with publications such as the NME, Pitchfork, The Guardian, The Sunday Times and Under The Radar bringing the plaudits.
R.E.D. enjoying your muse-ache so much, especially the beautiful harmonies... (will we ever hear again from your punk-rock persona?) Luv&peace, Manifesto gang
It says "Rose Elinor Dougall, ex-vocalist of the English band The Pipettes, is following her solo carreer with her second single, the beautiful pop rock of "Start/Stop/Synchro"
Hello Rose, well, how many things for say, firstly, there is no words on earth for describe your video... simply brilliant, you looks absolutely beautiful !!! you left me without breathe... and the gray tones of the video are perfect, best debut video ever made !!!
And now I can..t belive that I have in my hands a signed copy by you of S/S/S, this have no price !!! ( hey guys, if you want a signed copy of her single, go very fast to this link and buy one http://www.puregroove.co.uk/itemview.aspx?item=947 )
Wait until 2010 for have your album? is much time !!! Well, just left to enjoy of your 7"s, the video, and yours upcoming gigs... obvious, this for the UK people only, not for me = (
All the best Rose and all the lucky for the next step, you will reach the stars... Bye xxx
Hey girls and boys, don..t feel sad if Rose don..t upload her video of S/S/S still, meantime you can see two songs of her performance at Zanzibar on June 12 on HD !!! check it out...
Thanks for the add Love your sound. Heard Stop Start Synchro on Radcliffe and Maconie last week, voted for it to be their song of the week this week. Good luck with it! Mark, Man Out Of Time
To be honest, I'd never heard of you before yesterday and bought the single entirely because of its cover. What was that Jarvis Cocker said about being profoundly superficial? Anyways, this music isn't just good. It's perfect.
Just got Start/Stop/Synchro and Static Saturday from iTunes - tremendous stuff Rose! Perfect pop indeed. Well done - here's hoping it's as successful as it truly deserves to be!
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