Josh Rouse
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Josh Rouse is an American
folk
/roots pop singer-songwriter
.
, he moved to various places in the Midwest during his childhood due to his father's military career. Following his time at Austin Peay State University
, he eventually settled down in Tennessee
, where he met some local musicians and began recording.
The initial recordings he put to tape eventually became his debut release, Dressed Up Like Nebraska. Released to critical acclaim, it allowed him to tour and begin performing full time, eventually releasing a second album, Home, in 2000. His songs would later be featured on a variety of television shows and movie soundtracks.
In 2002 Rouse released Under Cold Blue Stars, his first for Rykodisc. Following a tour with Guster
, he would release another album, 1972. A concept album of sorts, in the style of songwriters from the time of his birth, it was released in 2003. In 2005, he released Nashville, which featured the single "Winter in the Hamptons". In 2006, Subtítulo, was released, which corresponded with his move to Spain.
Along with his normal full-length albums, Rouse occasionally releases EP
s featuring demos and alternate takes on his personal Bedroom Classics label. The volumes are usually limited to small numbers in release, and for sale only through his website or at live performances. In 2007, Rouse released a duet EP
with Paz Suay under the moniker She's Spanish, I'm American
.
A new album, Country Mouse City House, was released July 2007. The album was promoted by a US tour in September and October, followed by a European tour in November and December.
In April 2008, Josh announced his official website www.joshrouse.com will become Bedroom Classics Closet Archives, where for a yearly subscription users can download rare and unreleased recordings in MP3 format. The first three of these releases are a complete live recording of December 7, 2007 performance at The Shepherds Bush Empire in London; 4 additional recordings from an April 20, 2006 KCRW radio performance with a string quartet (the rest of this performance is available of the digital EP 'Guitar and Strings') and the 5 track Bedroom Classics Vol.3, featuring 4 new original compositions and a cover of Mother Love Bone's Chloe Dancer.
On October 13, 2009 Josh released an ep titled "Valencia EP". The four song ep included the title track which also is a featured track on Rouse's latest album, "El Turista". "El Turista" was released February 2, 2010 in the United States and February 1, 2010 in the rest of the world.
As of June 2011, a promised new release with a new band, "Josh Rouse and the Long Vacations" has been slated for Autumn/Fall with a pre-sale slated for mid-Summer. A preview of a new track - "Diggin' In The Sand" from the forthcoming album can be heard for an undisclosed period of time at www.noisetrade.com along with a selection of previously released material.
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folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
/roots pop singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
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Biography
Born in the small town of Paxton, NebraskaPaxton, Nebraska
Paxton is a village in Keith County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 614 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
, he moved to various places in the Midwest during his childhood due to his father's military career. Following his time at Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public university located in Clarksville, Tennessee, and operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools .-History:...
, he eventually settled down in Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, where he met some local musicians and began recording.
The initial recordings he put to tape eventually became his debut release, Dressed Up Like Nebraska. Released to critical acclaim, it allowed him to tour and begin performing full time, eventually releasing a second album, Home, in 2000. His songs would later be featured on a variety of television shows and movie soundtracks.
In 2002 Rouse released Under Cold Blue Stars, his first for Rykodisc. Following a tour with Guster
Guster
Guster is an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 1991, the group is known for its live performances and humor, founding members Adam Gardner, Ryan Miller, and Brian Rosenworcel came about to begin practice sessions while attending Tufts University in Medford,...
, he would release another album, 1972. A concept album of sorts, in the style of songwriters from the time of his birth, it was released in 2003. In 2005, he released Nashville, which featured the single "Winter in the Hamptons". In 2006, Subtítulo, was released, which corresponded with his move to Spain.
Along with his normal full-length albums, Rouse occasionally releases EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
s featuring demos and alternate takes on his personal Bedroom Classics label. The volumes are usually limited to small numbers in release, and for sale only through his website or at live performances. In 2007, Rouse released a duet EP
She's Spanish, I'm American (EP)
She's Spanish, I'm American is the self-titled debut EP from the folk / roots pop duo She's Spanish, I'm American, the side project that American singer-songwriter Josh Rouse formed with his Spanish girlfriend Paz Suay...
with Paz Suay under the moniker She's Spanish, I'm American
She's Spanish, I'm American
She's Spanish, I'm American is a folk/roots pop duo composed of American singer Josh Rouse and his girlfriend Paz Suay. Their debut self-titled EP was released on January 30, 2007.-External links:* on MySpace...
.
A new album, Country Mouse City House, was released July 2007. The album was promoted by a US tour in September and October, followed by a European tour in November and December.
In April 2008, Josh announced his official website www.joshrouse.com will become Bedroom Classics Closet Archives, where for a yearly subscription users can download rare and unreleased recordings in MP3 format. The first three of these releases are a complete live recording of December 7, 2007 performance at The Shepherds Bush Empire in London; 4 additional recordings from an April 20, 2006 KCRW radio performance with a string quartet (the rest of this performance is available of the digital EP 'Guitar and Strings') and the 5 track Bedroom Classics Vol.3, featuring 4 new original compositions and a cover of Mother Love Bone's Chloe Dancer.
On October 13, 2009 Josh released an ep titled "Valencia EP". The four song ep included the title track which also is a featured track on Rouse's latest album, "El Turista". "El Turista" was released February 2, 2010 in the United States and February 1, 2010 in the rest of the world.
As of June 2011, a promised new release with a new band, "Josh Rouse and the Long Vacations" has been slated for Autumn/Fall with a pre-sale slated for mid-Summer. A preview of a new track - "Diggin' In The Sand" from the forthcoming album can be heard for an undisclosed period of time at www.noisetrade.com along with a selection of previously released material.
Discography
Albums- Dressed Up Like NebraskaDressed Up Like NebraskaDressed Up Like Nebraska is the debut album by indie folk musician Josh Rouse. It was released in 1998 by Slow River Records.-Track listing:All tracks composed by Josh Rouse# "Suburban Sweetheart"# "Dressed Up Like Nebraska"# "Invisible"...
- (1998) - ChesterChester (album)Chester is an EP by indie folk musician Josh Rouse and Lambchop member Kurt Wagner. It was released in 1999 by Slow River Records.- Track listing :# "Somehow You Could Always Tell"# "That's What I Know"# "Table Dance"# "65"# "I Couldn't Wait"...
- (1999) - HomeHome (Josh Rouse album)Home is the second album by indie folk musician Josh Rouse. Featuring the single "Directions," it was released in 2000 by Slow River Records.-Track listing:# "Laughter"# "Marvin Gaye"# "Directions"# "Parts and Accessories"# "100m Backstroke"...
- (2000) - Bedroom Classics, Vol. 1 - (2001)
- Under Cold Blue StarsUnder Cold Blue StarsUnder Cold Blue Stars is the third album by indie folk musician Josh Rouse. It was released in 2002 and was his last album for Slow River Records.-Track listing:# "Twilight"# "Nothing Gives Me Pleasure"# "Miracle"# "Christmas With Jesus"...
- (2002) - 1972 - (2003)
- The Smooth Sounds of Josh RouseThe Smooth Sounds of Josh RouseThe Smooth Sounds of Josh Rouse is a CD/DVD combination album by Josh Rouse. It was released through Rykodisc in 2004.-DVD:# "Comeback "# "Love Vibration"# "Sunshine "# "Under Your Charms"# "Slaveship"# "1972"# "Rise"...
- (2004) - Nashville - (2005)
- Bedroom Classics, Vol. 2 - (2005)
- SubtítuloSubtítuloSubtítulo is the sixth album by indie folk musician Josh Rouse. Released in 2006, it was his first album for Nettwerk Records.-Track listing:# "Quiet Town" - 2:31# "Summertime" - 2:23...
- (2006) - With Paz Suay, as She's Spanish, I'm AmericanShe's Spanish, I'm AmericanShe's Spanish, I'm American is a folk/roots pop duo composed of American singer Josh Rouse and his girlfriend Paz Suay. Their debut self-titled EP was released on January 30, 2007.-External links:* on MySpace...
:- She's Spanish, I'm American (EP)She's Spanish, I'm American (EP)She's Spanish, I'm American is the self-titled debut EP from the folk / roots pop duo She's Spanish, I'm American, the side project that American singer-songwriter Josh Rouse formed with his Spanish girlfriend Paz Suay...
- (2007)
- She's Spanish, I'm American (EP)
- Country Mouse City HouseCountry Mouse City HouseCountry Mouse City House is the seventh album by indie folk musician Josh Rouse. It was released in 2007 by Bedroom Classics.-Track listing:All songs written by Josh Rouse unless otherwise noted# "Sweetie" # "Italian Dry Ice"...
- (2007) - Bedroom Classics, Vol. 3Bedroom Classics, Vol. 3Bedroom Classics, Vol. 3 is the third release in indie folk musician Josh Rouse Bedroom Classics Closet Archives. A subscription download service available at www.joshrouse.com It includes four new original Josh Rouse compositions and a cover of Mother Love Bone's Chloe Dancer.It is available as a...
- (2008) - The Best of the Rykodisc Years - (2008)
- El TuristaEl TuristaEl Turista is the eighth studio album by singer/songwriter Josh Rouse. It was self released by Rouse in 2010 on his Bedroom Classics label.-Track listing:All songs written by Josh Rouse unless otherwise noted# "Bienvenido"...
- (2010) - Josh Rouse and The Long Vacations - (2011)
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- Kcrw.Com Presents... Josh Rouse Live With Guitar & StringsKcrw.Com Presents... Josh Rouse Live With Guitar & StringsKcrw.Com Presents... Josh Rouse Live With Guitar & Strings is a download-only EP by Josh Rouse. It was released in conjunction with KCRW in 2006...
(download) - (2006) - Live Shepherds Bush Empire December 7th 2007 (download) - (2008)
- KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic April 20, 2006 Outtakes (download) - (2008)
- Valencia EP (download) - Bedroom Classics - (2009)