We gets lots of press releases here on a daily basis and I mean LOTS. Even though it takes a lot of time, we do look at all of them. One day we received one about a band called rosecoloredworld. To be perfectly honest with you, I had never heard of the band before. I was intrigued by this email so I read it and listened to the links that were in it. Immediately I could tell that this band had something special going on. Sometimes in the industry they call it the “it factor.” It’s one of those unteachable things that some artists have. This band had charisma, they had a look and their songs were catchy as hell. The more I listened, the more I liked. I jumped onto YouTube and found the band’s page so that I could explore. I found stuff going back to 2019 which blows my mind. How was it that they never crossed our musical radar until now? Well, the universe works in strange ways sometimes.
The band was formed by Rae and Addison who first met by an introduction by a mutual friend. To say that 2024 has been a whirlwind year for the band would be an understatement. The had a lot of great opportunities out on the road this year supporting The Dangerous Summer’s national U.S. tour, opening west coast dates for The Juliana Theory, and opening for Sum 41, NOAHFINNCE, Hail The Sun, and more this year. They toured with Not My Weekend this fall. They’ve released several singles/videos including “Hanging on (by a thread)” and their latest “Broken Glass.” As if all of that wasn’t enough, they were signed by Velocity Records earlier this year. They are prepping to release their debut EP next year, so that definitely came up in our conversation, plus a lot of other cool info.
Every super hero and villain has an origin and a band is no different minus (hopefully) the radioactive spiders and government experiments. What’s the origin of rosecoloredworld?
Addison/rosecoloredworld: We were writing and producing songs for RAE’s solo project and she got offered to play a show. I backed her up on stage with some harmonies, guitar and a drum pad. When we got done playing people were asking what our band was called. That was the first time that we ever thought about coming together.
Sometimes band names have meaning to them and sometimes they are just pulled out of a hat. Is there a story to the name rosecoloredworld? Also, is there a reason why is all one word?
Rae/rosecoloredworld: You know, after that backyard show we played, the next day Addison and I were driving around LA and made the decision to become a band. When we met we both had IDENTICAL matching rose colored glasses. (the round ones similar to John Lennon lenses). Addison was the one who said, “what about ‘rosecoloredworld?’” As we started writing for the project, it grew into something bigger. That really we’ve just been two kids living in a rose colored world, believing anything is possible and wanted to create a space where people felt safe to do the same. To be honest, we just thought it looked more rad all as one word.
Can each of you remember when it was that you decided music was the path your life was going to follow?
Addison: I started playing drums in 4th grade. I remember being in 7th or 8th grade and feeling like this is what I was meant to do. I want to play big stages and tour the world. From that moment I only had one goal in my life. All these years later, my dreams are coming true and I am beyond thankful for that. I often think of that young boy and how happy he would be if I told him all the things he would get to do.
Rae: Man, I have been singing my whole life. Like I mean since I was like 3 or 4. My mom said she would come into my room and I would be singing and writing words on sticky notes and tapping them on the walls as I got a bit older. My dad was also a drummer growing up and he really took the time to help mentor me when I was younger.
In school, were you guys the class clowns or more the introvert type?
Addison: I was always the class clown honestly. I love making people laugh, but to be honest I used comedy as a way to take the attention off of me just being me. I would get bullied and when I figured out making people laugh made people “like” me I did that a lot. As I got older I have found a balance of loving myself and making people laugh. There is no greater medicine though than having laugh attacks with genuine friends.
Rae: I moved around a lot as a kid switching schools and places I lived. It was pretty isolating living in constant change. I had maybe one or two best friends. But really I was just an emo girly writing songs in her notebook wanting to leave. Pretty much the polar opposite experience as Addison.
Your sound has come a long way since 2019’s “Walking on the Sun.” I’m on the outside looking in, as well as listening in. How did that evolution happen?
Rae: Well, A LOT has happened. After you go through some intense global trauma bonding (we now call a pandemic) it can really change a person. After six months of living in Los Angeles during the shut down, we no longer were the same people. We no longer were “Walking on the Sun.” We were sad and angry that we couldn’t see people we loved, couldn’t play music live, couldn’t share our art beyond a screen. It was a dark time. And I think sonically you can hear that and feel that. We decided to be as honest and open about things that came up and the songs were a direct result of the shift in the world.
What a year 2024 has been for you guys. You’ve given us new singles that have really gravitated to so many fans. They also got the attention of Velocity Records (probably pre-2024 actually). I’m sure they weren’t the only label that happened to. You chose to sign with them. What was it about them that made you want to make them your home?
Addison: It has been such a beautiful year and we are so happy that the music is resonating with so many people. We did meet a few labels but ultimately decided to go with Velocity Records. Rae, myself, and our manager (Dan) do everything based on our gut instinct and trusting God. We felt that our energies were most aligned with the team at Velocity and decided to partner with them.
Has signing with Velocity changed anything revolving around your creative process?
Addison: No, not really. When we decided to partner with Velocity a big part of it was that they did not want us to change anything about our creative process. They wanted to help shine a light on what we were already creating. Velocity has never given us notes on a song, music video or creative part of our journey. They have been really good to us.
The vibe of inclusion in your music is such a beautiful thing. In the world that we live in today, that is a message that is needed so much. It’s like a warm blanket that makes you feel so good. (Kind of like when you’re cold and you take warm towels out of the dryer). Was that writing process a natural thing that happened and then you noticed it there or was it a conscious goal that you were going for? Maybe even both?
Rae: Damn, this means a lot. I think lyrically, I really try to write songs I wish I had when I was younger. Messages of hope through the pain. For a long time, I think I did the opposite because I was afraid of being “too vulnerable.” But the moment I allowed the truth of what I was feeling and thinking to shine through, I started thinking about how many other people have the same thoughts, doubts, trials, challenges, similarities. We all suffer from the human condition and it became natural to write from that space.
You were recently on tour with Not My Weekend. What was that like? Were these new markets for you? What’s it like going into a new market? Do you just attack the stage not matter where the show is? Do you even wonder how they’ll react if it’s a new market?
Rae: This Fall tour was so much fun playing shows with Not My Weekend and also with another band from Chicago called Rematch. We played four of the same cities and the rest were new. We pretty much go into every live show with the same energy and intention that we are here to throw down and have a great time. Whether people know the music or not, or maybe it’s the first time seeing us live, we love giving people permission to feel and mosh and cry and sing with us.
Speaking of live shows, your energy is insane during those shows. Once everything is over and you’re back in the bus and on the road, how do you come down from that level of energy?
Addison: This is a really great question. We give 110% to every performance that it is quite the adrenaline dump. Getting back on the bus after a show isn’t the issue with coming down since we know we have another show the next day. What has been taking some time to get used to is when a tour ends and you wake up in your own bed not surrounded by everyone and not playing a show that night. Post tour depression is a very real thing especially for us since we live to play live shows. We are getting better at it each time and openly talking about it which helps. Imagine being around all the people you love for weeks or months straight and then it just being taken away from you. It can definitely take its toll but again I am grateful to be able to do this in the first place.
Rae: Couldn’t agree more with Addison. After the shows on the road we truly are all just a pack of silly geese day in and day out. Even when the bus breaks, or shit hits the fan, we all laugh through it together and focus on getting to the show and playing the best we can. The post tour blues though can be GNARLY. We are still learning how to deal with it when coming home.
What can you tell us about your debut EP that’s coming out next year? Do we have a name? Do we know when? Will it just be digital or physical too? What about vinyl (that would be so awesome)?
Rae: Our debut EP is called Beauty in the Breakdown. We don’t want to give too much away here. But, we are REALLY excited for you to hear it in its entirety at the top of next year.
What else is on your radar that you may want to mention?
Rae: We have some dream collaborations outside of music that will be unfolding in the coming months. again, we can’t spill too much tea yet until these announcements, but are thankful for our rosecolored community for being a part of this world and watering it and watching it grow.
We end all of our interviews with something called Three For The Road. They are three fun questions that you hopefully don’t get asked. The first one is do you remember who your first celebrity crush was?
– Rae: My first celebrity crush was Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys when I was like 5 or 6 which is insanely funny because he was like a full man and I was in kindergarten.
Rae: My first celebrity crush was Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys when I was like 5 or 6 which is insanely funny because he was like a full man and I was in kindergarten.
Addison: My first celebrity crush would have to be Topanga Lawerence from Boy Meets World.
I’m sure you’ve seen in movies or tv shows when a person’s inner voice starts talking. If you could have literally anyone (actor/actress, cartoon character, famous person in history, etc.) be your inner voice, who would it be?
Addison: HA HA , this is great. I think I would have to go with Paul Rudd due to the fact I think it would be very calming and help me with my everyday anxieties.
Rae: I think Jennifer Lawrence would be really fun because she’s hilarious and I think having that cadence in my head would keep the days interesting and fun in my mind. She’s also a foodie like me.
Last one: If music was over today and you had to go into professional wrestling, what would your wrestling name be?
Addison: High Hips Henry
Rae: Wide Eyed Willie
Interview by I’m Music Magazine Owner/Editor Johnny Price
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