28/09/11 - NEW NAME "ROD DA ROSA": Amazingly it's been 3 years since I put together this collective of great musicians and friends who all happened to play the 100Club one night in August 2008. It was this meeting that led to the idea and opportunity to record an “old skool” album with producers Phill Brown and Calum MacColl. The rest you know but the end result of this musical adventure is the fantastic 10-track Colour of Sound album WHEN that, without a doubt, is the best music I've made to date!

However, as it turns out it’s not that easy being in a collective (as opposed to the more orthodox approach of being in a band) as everyone’s in different projects at the same time and in different parts of the country! As a result you would have noticed a rolling line up of numerous folks gracing the stage at gigs over the last year. And the majority of live performances have been as an acoustic duo so you don’t get the same power, emotion and dynamic that you would have experienced from the 5-piece Colour of Sound that you’re more familiar with on the album.

So to avoid compromising the music in any way, to give life to all the new songs that I’ve written since the last album and to avoid the confusion of this rolling collective - I’m now going under my own name, Rod da Rosa.

Anyway, just wanted to say a big thank you to all who bought the Colour of Sound record, for coming to the gigs and for your all-round enthusiasm for the songs – it’s been nothing short of inspiring! Thank you.

On that note I can’t wait to play you the new stuff so more news on the next chapter to follow. In the meantime, come down to the last acoustic gig under the name, Colour of Sound, for the Young & Lost night next THURS 6th OCT at THE LOCK TAVERN, in Camden…it’s the end of this chapter but the start of a brand spanking new one!

29/07/11 - SUNDAY SOCIAL AND FUNKY NEWSLETTER: it's nearly the weekend and if you're up for some Sunday Social action and a FREE gig then head on down to The Old Queens Head on Essex Road near Angel tube? I'll be playing a solo acoustic set (SUN 31st JULY 2011 on stage 8.45pm) throwing in some album tracks, b-sides and brand new choons I've actually not finished yet - I better stop typing and get writing!! More info about this all-dayer here:
OLD QUEENS HEAD LISTINGS

Also, you might have just received a proper update from Colour of Sound - if not then add yourself to the mailing list! This is the funky email on what's been happening that you but more news to follow on gigs, videos and the next single release:
CoS NEWSLETTER

07/07/11 - THE LOCK TAVERN: tonight at the Lock Tavern, Camden is where it's at! COLOUR OF SOUND are playing new choons for an acoustic set THURS 7th JULY 2011 as part of the Young & Lost Club night with 4 other great artists, DJ's and good vibes all round. Plus - it's FREE!!! On stage after 10.30pm-ish so see you for a beer before then.

06/06/11 - FREE DOWNLOAD OUT TODAY: the new single 'Can I Follow You?' is available today as a free download, yes - it's a gift from us to you! Released by the lovely people over at Young & Lost (Noah & The Whale, Ex-Lovers) as part of their digital club - click on the sign up box below and you'll get emailed a free mp3.

Can I Follow You? is a heartfelt acoustic lament based on a true story of two brothers having to cope with the poverty and pressures of inner city life in Brixton (where the track was recorded). Caught up in the violence that goes hand-in-hand with their postcode, one brother ends up being cornered by the police only to pull out a replica gun - moments later shots were fired and he lay dead in the street. Another friend, son and brother lost.

03/05/11 - The 'XX': hope you all had a top bank holiday? It's been a weekend of 4am in the morning recording sessions for me in co-producing the inspirational Tom McQ's album followed by late night jammin' - can't beat it! Next COLOUR OF SOUND gig is SAT 28th MAY 2011 at 93Feet East, Bricklane for the fabulous 'MIXTAPE' nights with The XX on the decks, BBQ action and good vibes all round. Full line up to be announced soon!

18/04/11 - NEXT GIG is this coming WED 20th APRIL 2011 which will be an acoustic session Upstairs at The Ritzy, BRIXTON supporting Joe Driscoll. Click HERE to find out more plus it's FREE before 7pm (£3 after). See you there!

10/04/11 - ROCKUMENTARY: we've got a fantastic little short film to show you (in HD) about the making of the debut album, "WHEN". Includes exclusive live acoustic footage from Paul Epworth's studio, shots around London and the first interview with singer / songwriter, Rod da Rosa, on Welsh roots, song inspiration and recording tracks in one-take! Check out the YouTube link HERE - don't forget to pass it on!

21/03/11 - YOUNG & LOST RECORDS: ok so we've got some great news, Young & Lost (Noah and the Whale's label) have picked up Colour of Sound to release their single Can I Follow You? this summer. And what's even better is that it's going to be absolutely FREE! Can't say fairer than that so more details to follow, however, check out their Y&L Club for more great tracks for free HERE - don't forget to pass it on!