Jo Rose

Jo Rose

Jo Rose is a singer-songwriter from the United Kingdom, originally associated with Manchester and with a background as the former singer of Fear of Music. His work sits in indie, folk and americana territory, with a minimal approach also reflected in the way it is tagged.

Musical style and influences

Rose’s music draws strongly on Americana, both in sound and atmosphere. Artists including First Aid Kit, Simon & Garfunkel and Joshua Radin are audible points of reference in his writing and performance style.

Career

As a solo artist, Rose releases his debut album Spurs. He also serves as a support act for First Aid Kit on their 2014 tour, reflecting the close stylistic alignment between his own music and theirs.

Background

Before his solo work, Rose is the singer for Fear of Music. His solo material extends that earlier background into a more stripped-back singer-songwriter format.