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Show Announcement: 2/3 @ Captain Quacks and 2/17 @ Far Out Lounge

1/21/2023

Howdy! We're excited to announce that we'll be playing a show on February 3, 2023 at Captain Quacks with Glass Bandit and Frogmouth (our bassist Jesse's band, which Josh plays guitar for!)

We'll also be playing Far Out Lounge, one of my favorite stages that we've yet to play, on February 17, 2023 for Art Island ATX's Running Hot Compilation EP Release Show! So thankful to have 'Friends' featured on the EP!

Woo!

See more info for both shows on the SHOWS tab. We'll also have more details about tickets for Far Out soon. Thanks!

- Serenity & Of The Roses

Of The Roses by Greg Taylor/Taylored Eye.

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2022: Year Of The Roses

1/19/2023

Wow! Goodbye, 2022. Welcome, 2023!

Last year was quite the year for Of The Roses.

We did A LOT.

Between finishing my Bachelor's degree, living in San Antonio half the week to care for my parents, and working 4 to 5 part-time jobs to pursue my music career, I'm really grateful to be able to play music and work with so many talented, kind engineers, filmmakers, musicians and other folks! I know they all have their own lives as well, and I am endlessly appreciative of the time and talent that they dedicate to Of The Roses. I don't usually like to 'look back,' but I think that commitment and hard work should be acknowledged.

So, let's take a look at what we were able to accomplish in 2022!

Mirror's Always Round EP Recording
January 2022

Serenity holds a guitar and poses for a picture while recording in the studio.

Josh holds a guitar and poses for a picture while recording in the studio.

Raynor holds a guitar and poses for a picture while recording in the studio.

Alex holds a guitar and poses for a picture while recording in the studio.

Blake holds a guitar and poses for a picture while recording in the studio.

We recorded our first 5-song EP at Ice Cream Factory Studios (in about 3 days!) right here in Austin, TX. Studio owner and engineer Matt Parmenter is a gem, and helped make us sound amazing! Thanks Matt!

'Friends' Music Video Recording
February 2022

Josh & Serenity are on the floor awash in blue light in order to recreate a water shot from one of their favorite music videos.

Behind the scenes of our music video shoot for 'Friends.' We recreated a shot from the Talking Heads music video 'Once in a Lifetime.'

This was my first time on a music video set, let alone directing one! Big thanks to cinematographer Robert Lloyd Moore and his crew (gaffer Tori Rice and assistant James Powell) for helping make all my crazy ideas come to life. It was a busy but super fun two days at Austin Cinemaker Space.

Unofficial SXSW Show
March 2022

Of The Roses show poster for an Unofficial SXSW Show at the Electric Church.

March was SO busy! I can't believe we got through it, ha! We got to play an Unofficial SXSW Show at the very psychedelic Electric Church, which is always fun! Hopefully we'll play an Official show as Of The Roses in the near future! (:

Texas AF Fest! with Awstin Rawk
July 2022

Serenity and Josh onstage playing guitar.

Serenity & Josh at Texas AF Fest. Photo by Seven Pillars Photography, Inc.

We continued to play shows throughout the spring and summer (and the rest of the year too!) My favorite show of the seasons, though, was Texas AF Fest at Hanover's Draught Haus in Pflugerville. The show was put together and hosted by the cool people at Awstin Rawk & Austin rock band Space Cushion. We shared a bill with so many great bands, including Space Cushion, Frogmouth and BONDBREAKR. A photographer also got the coolest live photo of me and Josh yet!

International Pop Overthrow -- Arlington
September 2022

Of The Roses making a goofy pose onstage after their Arlington show.

Of The Roses @ International Pop Overthrow in Arlington, TX. Our friend Will filled in on bass.

This show was an OMG moment for me and Josh, especially. We are huge fans of the genre of Power Pop, and International Pop Overthrow is quite legendary. When the awesome David Bash invited us to play the Arlington leg, it was an automatic 'yes' from us! We had such a blast, and, as Of The Roses, it was our first show played outside of Austin.

'Friends' single release + 1.5K views on music video
November 2022

Thank you to all our fans for 1.5K views on the 'Friends' music video! This awesome song was mixed by UK rock band Franz Ferdinand's Julian Corrie (Miaoux Miaoux.)

The song focuses on control and paranoia, as well as women's rights. The music video is inspired by cult horror films like The Birds, The Shining, They Live!, as well as late '70s and '80s new wave music videos.

Mirror's Always Round EP -- CD Release!
December 2022

Of The Roses -- Mirror's Always Round EP via Slaughter Lane Records

Ending 2022 with a bang, we relased the Mirror's Always Round EP on CD and digital on December 2, 2022. (Thank you to Sister Polygon Records for helping us with digital distribution!)

We celebrated the release with new (our first!) merch! T-shirts, pins, and stickers are now available along with our CD on Bandcamp! Woo!

Thank you to our fans, family and friends for an amazing year. We couldn't do it without your support. Much love, and Happy New Year <3

- Serenity & Of The Roses

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NEW MUSIC: Mirror's Always Round EP -- OUT NOW! PLUS MERCH!

12/2/2022

Photo of Serenity Autumn and Josh Delarosa and text that reads: Mirror's Always Round EP by Of The Roses is out now on www.oftheroses.bandcamp.com

The "Mirror's Always Round" EP by Of The Roses is OUT NOW!

IT'S BANDCAMP FRIDAY!

WE HAVE AN EP!

AND MERCH!

GAH!

The Mirror's Always Round EP (digital download + CD available for purchase via Bandcamp + we're on all streaming and digital download services too, of course!)

CLICK TO
LISTEN TO THE MIRROR'S ALWAYS ROUND EP
WHEREVER YOU STREAM MUSIC

Mirror's Always Round EP

MERCH!

To celebrate, we are announcing our first ever MERCHANDISE!
Check it out:
- T-Shirt
(comes with FREE download of the EP)

- Sticker Pack

- Button/Pin Pack

It's Bandcamp Friday, which means that Bandcamp waives its cut on all purchases made TODAY ONLY, so more money goes to the artist.
BUY MUSIC + MERCH ON BANDCAMP

Thank you so much for your support. Much love and happy holidays! <3

READ MORE ABOUT THE EP (:
The Mirror’s Always Round EP by Of The Roses showcases the duo’s knack for weaving stylized indie rock riffs and pop songwriting; hear the power Britpop of “Fear” and “Gone,” the bounciness of Motown-inspired guitar accents on the shoegaze-y “I Hope You Love Me More,” and the heavy grooves of “Falling Through (Ah)” and “Friends.” Together, Serenity Autumn and Josh Delarosa create a striking palette embraced by a powerful rhythm section.

CREDITS:
Vocals, Backing Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Additional Synthesizers: Serenity Autumn
Vocals, Backing Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Additional Percussion: Josh Delarosa
Bass: Raynor Choate
Drums: Alex Wilhelm
Synthesizers, Piano: Blake Bowles
Additional Synthesizers, Percussion: Matt Parmenter

Songs written, arranged, and produced by: Serenity Autumn & Josh Delarosa

Engineering & Co-Production: Matt Parmenter
Recorded at Ice Cream Factory Studios in Austin, TX

EP Mixing & Mastering: Matt Parmenter, except for
“Friends” Mixing / Delay Doctor: Julian Corrie
“Friends” Mastering: Theo Karon at Hotel Earth

“Friends” Cover Art:
Art and Design: Eli Pearl AKA La Cara Fea

EP Cover Art:
Photography: Greg Taylor/Taylored Eye
Art and Design: Jon Drew Art

Special thanks to Sister Polygon Records, Daniele Daniele, Katie Alice Greer, Jesse Hodges, Steve Bruno, Tracy Bogert & Rachel Hernandez Bogert, Amanda Mack, Jackie Venson, Chad Van Wagner, the Austin, Texas music scene, and all of our fans, family, and friends.

© 2022 Of The Roses & Slaughter Lane Records

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Show Announcement: 12/9 Of The Roses @ Smokin Beauty w/ Dark Kards, Brxd Pxtt

11/21/2022

Very excited to announce we'll be playing Smokin Beauty again on Friday, December, 9, 2022! This time we will be joined by our great friends Dark Kards, as well as by Brxd Pxtt.

Check out the Facebook event link here! Tickets are $8 and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. Special thanks to Gig Finesse for organizing this show.

Meanwhile, enjoy this great photo of our bassist Jesse by Greg Taylor/Taylored Eye. xD

Jesse Hodges

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NEW MUSIC: 12/2 Mirror's Always Round debut EP & 11/18 "Friends" mixed by Franz Ferdinand's Julian Corrie

11/17/2022

Austin, TX indie art rock/power pop band Of The Roses announce the release of the Mirror’s Always Round EP, featuring the single “Friends” mixed by Franz Ferdinand’s Julian Corrie (Miaoux Miaoux), available December 2, 2022, via Slaughter Lane Records and Sister Polygon Records.

The single "Friends" is now available now on all digital download and streaming services. Check out the official music video directed by the band themselves and Robert Lloyd Moore! It features a whole bunch of glam and new wave music nerd references, as well as horror and thriller film nerd references from some of my favorite movies.

SINGLE: “Friends” centers around a story of control and paranoia, featuring a distinct combination of dance rock, psych noise, and hypnotic pop hooks.

EP: The Mirror’s Always Round EP showcases the duo’s knack for weaving stylized indie rock riffs and pop songwriting; hear the power Britpop of “Fear” and “Gone,” the bounciness of Motown-inspired guitar accents on the shoegaze-y “I Hope You Love Me More,” and the heavy grooves of “Falling Through (Ah)” and “Friends.” Together, Serenity Autumn and Josh Delarosa create a striking palette embraced by a powerful rhythm section.

The Mirror’s Always Round EP will be available December 2, 2022 via all digital download and streaming services, and on CD via Bandcamp. Click here to pre-order yours now!

Tracklist:

Falling Through (Ah)
Gone
I Hope You Love Me More
Fear
Friends

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Show Announcement: 11/18 Of The Roses @ Smokin Beauty w/ Randy Langford, Quasar Cycles

10/22/2022

Serenity Autumn @ Sahara Lounge

Hey hey!

We had a blast at Sahara Lounge on October 13! Thank you to everyone who came out!

Our next show on the calendar right now is Friday, November 18 at Smokin Beauty, alongside Randy Langford and Quasar Cycles! We're very excited. Tickets are $8, and can be purchased here in advance, or you can pay at the door.

This might be our last show for the year while we work on releasing our EP! So come on out and have a great time with some rockin' peeps.

Much love,
Serenity Autumn + OTR

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Show Announcement: 10/13 Of The Roses, Oh Hell No, Alex Cosmico @ Sahara Lounge

9/30/2022

Of The Roses at Sahara Lounge show poster.

10/13 @ Sahara Lounge

Hola! We play Sahara Lounge on Thursday, October 13, 2022!

Here's the lineup:

Alex Cosmico
(of Cosmic Chaos) ---- 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Oh Hell No ------------- 9:15-10:15 p.m.
Of The Roses ---------- 10:30-11:30 p.m.

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Welcome to the rose garden~

9/20/2022

Serenity & Josh selfie in front of a bard called Grease Monkey,

Serenity & Josh hanging out after an OTR show at International Pop Overthrow - Arlington. (:

Howdy all! Welcome to our news update blog, Notes From The Garden. Looking forward to sharing all the great (and sometimes slightly disappointing) news with you!

Archives and Categories are located to the left, or search our site if you're looking for something specific.

Right now, we're getting ready to release our debut EP, which was recorded and mixed at Ice Cream Factory by the STUPENDOUS Matt Parmenter, and features a single mixed by Franz Ferdinand's Julian Corrie (!!!) We're fuckin' stoked, obvs.

Stay tuned for more. Soon we'll have some stuff up on Bandcamp, so keep an eye out for that as well!

Much love <3

- Serenity + OTR

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Show Announcement: 2/3 @ Captain Quacks and 2/17 @ Far Out Lounge

2022: Year Of The Roses

Mirror's Always Round EP Recording
January 2022

'Friends' Music Video Recording
February 2022

Unofficial SXSW Show
March 2022

Texas AF Fest! with Awstin Rawk
July 2022

International Pop Overthrow -- Arlington
September 2022

'Friends' single release + 1.5K views on music video
November 2022

Mirror's Always Round EP -- CD Release!
December 2022

Thank you to our fans, family and friends for an amazing year. We couldn't do it without your support. Much love, and Happy New Year <3

- Serenity & Of The Roses

NEW MUSIC: Mirror's Always Round EP -- OUT NOW! PLUS MERCH!

MERCH!

Show Announcement: 12/9 Of The Roses @ Smokin Beauty w/ Dark Kards, Brxd Pxtt

NEW MUSIC: 12/2 Mirror's Always Round debut EP & 11/18 "Friends" mixed by Franz Ferdinand's Julian Corrie

Show Announcement: 11/18 Of The Roses @ Smokin Beauty w/ Randy Langford, Quasar Cycles

Show Announcement: 10/13 Of The Roses, Oh Hell No, Alex Cosmico @ Sahara Lounge

Welcome to the rose garden~

~ Notes From The Garden ~

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Mirror's Always Round EP RecordingJanuary 2022

'Friends' Music Video RecordingFebruary 2022

Unofficial SXSW ShowMarch 2022

Texas AF Fest! with Awstin RawkJuly 2022

International Pop Overthrow -- ArlingtonSeptember 2022

'Friends' single release + 1.5K views on music videoNovember 2022

Mirror's Always Round EP -- CD Release!December 2022

Thank you to our fans, family and friends for an amazing year. We couldn't do it without your support. Much love, and Happy New Year <3- Serenity & Of The Roses

MERCH!

Mirror's Always Round EP Recording
January 2022

'Friends' Music Video Recording
February 2022

Unofficial SXSW Show
March 2022

Texas AF Fest! with Awstin Rawk
July 2022

International Pop Overthrow -- Arlington
September 2022

'Friends' single release + 1.5K views on music video
November 2022

Mirror's Always Round EP -- CD Release!
December 2022

Thank you to our fans, family and friends for an amazing year. We couldn't do it without your support. Much love, and Happy New Year <3

- Serenity & Of The Roses