Angela Rose – Down To The Bone
With a songwriting style that is strong in emotion and a performance charisma that has led her to become one of the East Coast’s most engaging artists, ANGELA ROSE has returned with the first taste of a brand new arc: her new single, ‘DOWN TO THE BONE’.
Built on a foundation of intimate folk and alternative influences, the single is a strong step forward from the Maitland artist, who co-wrote the track with WA’s Siobhan Cotchin – another trailblazing performer in her own right. The song, as Rose describes, is about “the grief of losing a friendship that was once such a significant part of your life.”
When these relationships break down, they can be as impactful (sometimes moreso) as romantic relationship break ups. As ‘Down To The Bone’ explores, navigating through complex feelings also means opening oneself up to some serious vulnerability.
“It’s about coming to terms with the fact that something that was once alive, growing, and full of love has now decomposed down to the bone. Friendship breakups aren’t talked about nearly as much as romantic ones, but they can hurt just as deeply.
I love how the production starts gently and gradually builds in intensity as the story unfolds, mirroring the emotional weight of the lyrics. It feels intimate and reflective at first, before growing into something much bigger and more cathartic by the end.” ANGELA ROSE
Produced by Pete Covington, the track gradually builds in intensity, matching the energy of the lyrics with ease. Catharsis the spotlight as the music swells and embraces some big moments of lyrical release.
“My favourite lyric is, “Does your dad still sing all my songs?”. I love it because it’s so specific and personal. It represents all the little things you lose when a friendship ends, not just the person themselves, but the people, memories, and connections attached to them.
Siobhan is such an incredibly talented songwriter, and I felt very lucky to collaborate with her on this track. She brought so much honesty, insight, and craft to the writing process, and together we were able to capture a type of heartbreak that isn’t often written about.” ANGELA ROSE
With more to come in 2026, Angela Rose continues to level up. Creating a soundscape that feels comfortable in the alt-country space as it does alongside indie-pop contemporaries, Rose’s music has found a strong fanbase around Australia.
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