Originally hailing from the US but now based in London, Isla Rose represents a new voice for alternative pop. Having grown up in Mississippi, it was whilst studying music production in London that Rose first began songwriting. She is now about to release her debut EP, due in May, and My Adeline represents her debut song release.
As a song, My Adeline moves with a deep, hypnotic feeling that evokes the artistic take on pop music pursued by the likes of Kate Bush and Stevie Nicks. Which is to say, there is a folksy otherworldliness and an earthy feel to Rose’s sound. The production has a crisp electronic edge to it, but depicts a melody that feels more organic than those electronics would typically provide.
It is on the chorus of My Adeline that the song really comes to life — the repeated melodic refrain infectious and instantly recognisable… The song takes on an earworm-like quality that keeps me coming back for more. Check it out below: