Nick: So we've been together for a good two years. Wrote more than 15 songs, took part in countless "battle of the bands", played rock the world, rocked other states in the country, rocked Singapore AND opened for Incubus. What's next? I think it's safe to say that a Rosevelt debut album is overdue. Just like our blog posts. :D
Im trying a new way to get the others to blog more. Make this website more gempak. Although we have a facebook page but, i would really like to make this an online hang out area for us and our fans. We'll see if it works. It is all going to be conversation based. Meaning, the title is the topic and the post that you are reading now is an on going discussion, which means that it will be updated till we saturate the discussion. For those who is reading this now, remember to comment. Why? Cuz you can. ;)
So... What is the album about. I'm pretty sure we have different answers to that. To me, the album is like a bottle where you put it in all your past experiences into a compact space. Once in a while, you pop the cap open to relive those moments. Whether it is good or bad. And hopefully our listeners can connect to these moments...
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
30 Seconds To Mars in KL
Our band and our music is a product of various musical influences merged into one. In other words, these influences make up the Rosevelt sound. One very prominent influence in our music making comes from 30 Seconds To Mars. We're all fans of them with the exception of Nick. Oh no, don't get me wrong. Nick goes beyond just being a fan, he is crazy about them. We've heard him say a few times that he'd like to have a go with Jared Leto. Uhuh...to that extent.
I personally loved their first 2 albums however the 3rd doesn't really sit well with me with the exception of a few songs. I guess the first person in the band to embrace the bands new sound was Nick which was great considering how much of that influence Nick has used in taking his vocals, melodies and even compositions to a whole new level. Even some of our songs spot influences from Jared Leto and the gang.
So when we heard of the upcoming MTV World Stage, the whole band was overjoyed. What made us even happier was the fact that our albums engineer, JD, will be representing our country with his band Pop Shuvit at the same outing. (Dibs on teching for you JD). Someday we would like to have the opportunity of playing at the MTV World Stage.
If you have no idea what the details are for this years World Stage (well not much has been released yet anyways), here are some you can note down.
Date: 24th July 2011
Venue: i-City, Shah Alam
Acts so far: 30 Seconds To Mars, Pop Shuvit
If you find it weird seeing us put up such a post, its only coz we want you guys to know us better. From our likes and dislikes to our music influences and more. So hope you enjoyed this little insight.
We resume recording with JD tomorrow after a long break and we sure as hell can't wait!
Cheers,
Josh
I personally loved their first 2 albums however the 3rd doesn't really sit well with me with the exception of a few songs. I guess the first person in the band to embrace the bands new sound was Nick which was great considering how much of that influence Nick has used in taking his vocals, melodies and even compositions to a whole new level. Even some of our songs spot influences from Jared Leto and the gang.
So when we heard of the upcoming MTV World Stage, the whole band was overjoyed. What made us even happier was the fact that our albums engineer, JD, will be representing our country with his band Pop Shuvit at the same outing. (Dibs on teching for you JD). Someday we would like to have the opportunity of playing at the MTV World Stage.
If you have no idea what the details are for this years World Stage (well not much has been released yet anyways), here are some you can note down.
Date: 24th July 2011
Venue: i-City, Shah Alam
Acts so far: 30 Seconds To Mars, Pop Shuvit
If you find it weird seeing us put up such a post, its only coz we want you guys to know us better. From our likes and dislikes to our music influences and more. So hope you enjoyed this little insight.
We resume recording with JD tomorrow after a long break and we sure as hell can't wait!
Cheers,
Josh
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Incubus Returns to Malaysia
So if you know the band well enough, you will know how crazy we are about Incubus. Well, this 23rd July, they will be returning to Malaysia, playing at Stadium Negara.
Basically this post is to say how massively excited we are about this and how much it would mean if you guys could join us in praying for us to be the opening act! hahaha....
But seriously, if you do not know them for some weird reason, check them out NOW!
Basically this post is to say how massively excited we are about this and how much it would mean if you guys could join us in praying for us to be the opening act! hahaha....
But seriously, if you do not know them for some weird reason, check them out NOW!
Long Overdue
Our lack of posts may make us seem like a real lazy bunch. Well from the bottom of our lungs, we are SORRY!
Don't be mistaken, the lack of posts do not, in any way resemble our progress since the last post in November. In fact, things have been going so FAWESOME, that we've hardly had any time at all to update the site aside from our regular posts on our FACEBOOK and TWITTER page.
So much has happened since the Laundry Fest and we have none other than GOD, our families, our friends, fellow musicians and most importantly you guys to thank. We are a month away from our 2 year anniversary and believe me, it's not easy being a band for a long time. If not for the support shown by everyone, we would never be here today.
So what are the major happenings since then? I'm not gonna bother you guys with too many words coz ultimately we want your attention and too many words can disrupt that. So here's a breakdown of all the kickass things that have been happening to the band.
1. Played our second Rock The World last December - Amazing support and response from crowd.
2. We finally played out of Malaysia for the first time at the "Esplanade Presents KL Calling" show in Esplanade, Singapore - Best sound ever!
3. We got to Number 1 on Hitz FM's MET 10 Chart!!!! - For 2 weeks in a row! (BIG SHOUTOUT TO MOOTS of POPSHUVIT!)
4. First show on the east coast of Peninsula Malaysia (Kelantan) - Contrary to most negative perceptions about this state, it stands as our best show yet. - Props to Joe of GEGEY MUSIC for organizing this show and giving us the chance to play.
5. We played the Asian Music Festival at the Mines Convention Centre which featured 25 artist from 7 nations. These artists include, Edison Chen, 24 Herbs, Paul Wong of Beyond, Manhand, Daydream, Suki, Namcha and more!
Highlight of this event: 24 HERBS came up to us and said they liked our stuff and they want a copy of our album. - We went hysterical coz we are huge fans of them. Check them out!
6. We are currently number 4 on the TRAXX FM Upstage Chart! Thanks to Traxx FM for givng us the opportunity to perform at their 3rd installment of Traxx FM Upstage Goes Live.
Help us get to the top. Type: Vote(space)rosevelt and send to 32776!
7. Last but not least, we have started work on the album. We are recording at Studio 21:05 with JD of POPSHUVIT! About 4 songs have been completed and its just a matter of time before the rest is completed. You can expect a release sometime towards end of July or early August with a super cool launch party (fingers crossed) to follow some time in September.
Lookout for a couple of singles that we're gonna release soon including a song featuring a friend of ours from the UK. (no, not Ulu Kelang)
We will try our best to update the site as often as we can. So bear with us. Hope this post has been insightful. See you at the next show!
Don't be mistaken, the lack of posts do not, in any way resemble our progress since the last post in November. In fact, things have been going so FAWESOME, that we've hardly had any time at all to update the site aside from our regular posts on our FACEBOOK and TWITTER page.
So much has happened since the Laundry Fest and we have none other than GOD, our families, our friends, fellow musicians and most importantly you guys to thank. We are a month away from our 2 year anniversary and believe me, it's not easy being a band for a long time. If not for the support shown by everyone, we would never be here today.
So what are the major happenings since then? I'm not gonna bother you guys with too many words coz ultimately we want your attention and too many words can disrupt that. So here's a breakdown of all the kickass things that have been happening to the band.
1. Played our second Rock The World last December - Amazing support and response from crowd.
2. We finally played out of Malaysia for the first time at the "Esplanade Presents KL Calling" show in Esplanade, Singapore - Best sound ever!
3. We got to Number 1 on Hitz FM's MET 10 Chart!!!! - For 2 weeks in a row! (BIG SHOUTOUT TO MOOTS of POPSHUVIT!)
4. First show on the east coast of Peninsula Malaysia (Kelantan) - Contrary to most negative perceptions about this state, it stands as our best show yet. - Props to Joe of GEGEY MUSIC for organizing this show and giving us the chance to play.
5. We played the Asian Music Festival at the Mines Convention Centre which featured 25 artist from 7 nations. These artists include, Edison Chen, 24 Herbs, Paul Wong of Beyond, Manhand, Daydream, Suki, Namcha and more!
Highlight of this event: 24 HERBS came up to us and said they liked our stuff and they want a copy of our album. - We went hysterical coz we are huge fans of them. Check them out!
6. We are currently number 4 on the TRAXX FM Upstage Chart! Thanks to Traxx FM for givng us the opportunity to perform at their 3rd installment of Traxx FM Upstage Goes Live.
Help us get to the top. Type: Vote(space)rosevelt and send to 32776!
7. Last but not least, we have started work on the album. We are recording at Studio 21:05 with JD of POPSHUVIT! About 4 songs have been completed and its just a matter of time before the rest is completed. You can expect a release sometime towards end of July or early August with a super cool launch party (fingers crossed) to follow some time in September.
Lookout for a couple of singles that we're gonna release soon including a song featuring a friend of ours from the UK. (no, not Ulu Kelang)
We will try our best to update the site as often as we can. So bear with us. Hope this post has been insightful. See you at the next show!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Laundry Fest
The set started a lil bit dry. But towards the end we manage to get people to come up front to rock with us. 12 people, and they rocked hard. Sound was good.
There were only two things stopping people from coming closer to the stage.
1. They really want to but they are shy because of next point-
2. The pit was empty because Laundry charged RM20 entrance fee.
To our friends who came that night, we would like to apologize for this because the bands weren't informed about it nor was it printed on the poster.
Anyway, on a lighter note, these are some of the pictures of us and the 12 awesome people taken by Kien Lam:
Thanks to all who came to the show that night! We'll see you at our next gig. :)
Rosevelt.
There were only two things stopping people from coming closer to the stage.
1. They really want to but they are shy because of next point-
2. The pit was empty because Laundry charged RM20 entrance fee.
To our friends who came that night, we would like to apologize for this because the bands weren't informed about it nor was it printed on the poster.
Anyway, on a lighter note, these are some of the pictures of us and the 12 awesome people taken by Kien Lam:
Thanks to all who came to the show that night! We'll see you at our next gig. :)
Rosevelt.
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