Coming Up Roses

On Friday, I attended a performance by local alt-rock band Coming Up Roses at the Esplanade Annexe Studio. It was their last live gig here before they embark on a career in Britain. What a commanding performance it was. Watching the quartet belt out their oeuvre as only they can, I was enthralled by the lilting vocals and chiming guitars, and experienced frisson that I seldom feel in performances nowadays. Coming Up Roses obviously work very hard at their craft. I never thought I would use the word "polished" to describe an indie band, but they are the epitome of it. They were also humble enough to give credit for much of their success to the Baybeats music festival and Mr Leonard Soosay, owner of Snakeweed Studios, who produced their tracks. I wish Coming Up Roses all the best as they pursue their dream and do us proud the world over.

Coming Up Roses have shared their new single and video, ‘Would You Ever’. The indie-pop tune is taken from the Singapore-based band’s new EP ‘Everything Is’, out today (Friday, 20th May). “‘Would You Ever’ is about leaving the life that you currently live to pursue the life that you’ve always wanted, despite the things that you’ve gone through,” the band explain. Guitarist Lorenzo Romero adds: “‘Everything Is’ is a compilation of songs that reflect on our exploration of ourselves and the world around us. We’re starting to find our place and develop that sense of belonging, and we’re excited for the road ahead.” Their latest music arrives ahead of their performance at Canadian Music Week Toronto, which runs from 6th-11th June and is this year celebrating its 40th anniversary.