Neska Rose is a nineteen year old singer-songwriter, producer and actor from Los Angeles who’s already made an significant impression on the creative scene. Her lyrics aren’t designed to be immediately understood and that’s entirely the point; she hopes her songs will catch you off guard, their meaning rising to the surface only once you’ve let your guard down. With a thrilling mix of musical talent and honesty, she continues to forge a pop sound that folds in a range of different styles.
Her journey into the arts began early, first taking to the stage at open mic nights by 12, she earned her stripes performing for live audiences before formally stepping into the music industry in 2020. That debut, the single “Done” and EP The Repel of a Young Girl, showcased her highly original sonic vision, producing her own tracks to bring her sound to life exactly as she sees it.
Her brand new single titled “Bubbling!” brings another fascinating chapter in her sonic journey. Taking elements of funk-inflected pop and neo soul, with dashes of jazzy brass and 90s aesthetics, the track shakes with attitude while probing deeper discomforts. Inspired by a real-life scenario, an awkward interaction with someone trying to coax her into a hot tub, it spins personal tension into a larger meditation on intimacy, boundaries and self-protection.
It’s not so much about rejecting affection, but more about the complex reality of not feeling safe enough to be fully seen. “It’s about being in love and disgusted at the same time,” she explains, offering a perfect distillation of that emotional context. Kicked off by bright brass pips and steady snap of drums, Neska’s soulful voice enters to stitch lively melodic threads into the grooving alternative pop fabric as intricate staccato stabs pepper the arrangement.
Flowing with subtle psych vibes and expressive vocal performance carrying instantly memorable hooks, the shifting instrumental backdrop crafts an enthralling soundscape throughout. Deftly balancing a vintage feel with cutting edge production, “Bubbling!” sees Neska Rose deliver the perfect display of her fiercely unique sound and wide appeal.
The accompanying music video was co-directed by Neska and her parents, shot by her mother Shira Rosenfeld and edited by her stepfather Michael Weisler, delivering a visual experience that pays homage to the homemade weirdness of 90s MTV. Adding to the retro charm of the music, the lofi style of the scenes amplifies the human, real world context of the song’s theme, resulting in an engaging offering that perfectly matches the music.
Watch the music video for Bubbling! below
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