Hamilton, ON's Shealagh Rose Explores the Feelings of a Friendship in Limbo on "Radio Silence"
Shealagh Rose is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Hamilton, Ontario. Developing her voice and songwriting in Toronto at Humber College’s Bachelor of Music program, she worked with mentors like Rik Emmett (Triumph), and had the opportunity to record backup vocals with legendary producer Ken Scott. She was a regional finalist in CBC’s 2017 Searchlight competition with the song, “Dream,” off of her debut Island EP. Lush with soulful vocals, addicting progressions, and beautiful string sections, the record boasts the aesthetic of indie folk anthems.
Shealagh’s sophomore release teases of her earlier works while introducing grittier sounds and blending the lines between folk music and contemporary pop. On “Radio Silence,” the first single from her upcoming sophomore EP, Shealagh’s motivation to write the single came from a fallout with a friend where neither was speaking to each other. Sonically, the track was purposefully written with gritty guitar, synth, pads and a more emotional vocal performance to encapture the feeling of an argument in the composition.
Listen to “Radio Silence” HERE. Watch the official “Radio Silence” lyric video HERE.
Now more than ever I’m sure we’ve all experienced that feeling of isolation, or feeling cut off from people; when efforts to reach out are met with an indifferent or brief response. Or even when it becomes too much that making the effort to reach out to people just becomes bothersome, leading to a vicious cycle. – Shealagh Rose
I’m just floating aimlessly
Like an unchained melody
Humming to the radio silence
Between you and me
I think some people may interpret [“Radio Silence”] to be about a romantic relationship ending, but I actually began writing this song during a time when a close friend and I weren’t speaking. It was after a big argument which was sparked over a series of small annoyances with each other. I had never experienced a falling out of a friendship like that before and felt horrible about the situation. It felt worse than a break up. If you’re curious, we thankfully made up and apologized and we’re still closer than ever! – Shealagh Rose
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