DUBLIN ALT-POP ARTIST VALERIE ROSE IS BACK WITH HER FIRST SINGLE OF 2024
“WISHES” OUT NOW VIA DIFFUSION LAB
LISTEN/STREAM “WISHES” HERE
22 March 2024 – Dublin alt-pop artist Valerie Rose is back with her first single of the year “Wishes”, out now via Diffusion Lab. Listen/stream HERE.
Speaking about “Wishes”, Valerie explains “it’s a song about being repeatedly disappointed after trying to keep hopeful. It’s a fun song to scream when you’re trying to let things go!”
“Wishes” lyrically depicts the feeling of feeling let down by a person that you desperately want to believe in. It’s only after a moment of reflection that you realise that your connection with that person is one sided and they do not care about what’s already theirs. “You’ve got it all / But you don’t see clear.” Prior to writing the song, Valerie’s friend said the words “wasted wishes” after which, she began asking herself hypothetical questions and sculpted the narrative.
Valerie worked on this track with past collaborators songwriter Lauryn Gaffney and producer Chris Bubenzer aka Benza. “Writing the song was such a fun experience”, says Valerie. “When Chris thought of the bassline, Lauryn and I just knew it was going to be a blast writing this song. Everything just flowed out of us all.”
About Valerie Rose
Valerie Rose is a 19-year-old alt-pop singer-songwriter from Dublin. The multi-instrumentalist has been working closely with Diffusion Lab, a record label and management company situated in Dublin’s The Playground, for the past two years. In late 2022, Valerie made her breakthrough onto the Irish music scene with her debut single “My Head”. She’s experienced an explosive inception to her music career so far. Over the past 18 months, Valerie’s music has caught the attention of tastemakers in both Ireland and overseas. “My Head” peaked at #18 on the Irish Homegrown Chart, and received airplay support from many radio stations across the country including TodayFM, 2FM, SPIN and FM104 to cite just a few. Two of her singles “My Head” and “Rip My Calendar” have been featured in episodes of the award-winning E4 reality television show Made In Chelsea.
Valerie’s music has also appeared on various popular Spotify playlists including New Music Friday, Alternative Ireland, Our Generation, Breath of Fresh Eire and Shockwave, and also on the BBC Sounds “Where Music Matters” playlist last year. Most recently, Valerie was named as one of the Irish Independent’s “Ones To Watch For 2024.”
Valerie is currently in her first year at BIMM Music Institute Dublin, studying music. Enjoying the creativity and freedom that comes with college, Valerie is spending her time honing her craft, writing melodies and concepts. 2024 promises more from Valerie Rose so make sure to follow her on socials below to keep up to date with her and her music!
LISTEN / STREAM “WISHES” HERE
