Billie Rose Company With Regret Interview

North West Queensland singer-songwriter Billie Rose has created her own niche country sound; songs that reveal a sincerity and depth well beyond her young age. Billie Rose has an ever-growing list of awards and accolades including being added to ABC local, ABC Country, single premiere on Double J's Tower Of Song, went #2 on the Airit charts and her latest video was added to CMC! After a huge year releasing debut single "Company With Regret" and following up with "Wrong Kind of Right" and "Kick Her To The Curb", Billie now releases her debut EP Company With Regret alongside the feature track "Superwoman".

Having gained funding through the Australian Government Regional Flying Arts Fund, Billie headed to Sydney in 2018 to record the EP with award winning producer Matt Fell at Love Hz Studio. Billie explains, "I found the recording process quite magical, I loved every minute of it. I was quite mind blown at how much work and effort goes into it. We hear music all the time and I never realised how much time actually goes into the songs we love to listen to. I loved watching Matt and the other musicians put so much thought and energy into what they were doing. Everything was done with a 100%. I also was surprised how comfortable I felt when recording vocals. I have a whole new appreciation for music since my recording experience."

Born and raised Charters Towers, 19 year old Billie Rose has spent the last 10 years performing at Country Music Festivals all over Queensland, busking on Peel St in Tamworth and attended the CMAA Academy of Country Music in 2017 where she was coached and mentored by some of Australia's leading country music artists, musicians and songwriters. Billie explains the meaning behind "Superwoman", the first song she'd ever written. "It's about finding your inner strength to take back power when going through a breakup; rising up and becoming 'Superwoman'."

Billie's unwavering commitment to her music career has assisted her in developing her own unique soulful sound and stage presence in 2020, with the exciting young artist taking her own music on the road as part of the "Femmestomp Tour" in January, including shows at Tamworth Country Music Festival. 2021 will see Billie Rose head back into the studio. Billie Rose is a popular artist in high demand and is a musician with a bright future ahead of her!

Interview with Billie Rose

Question: How would you describe your music?

Billie Rose: I would describe my music as a modern take on country and roots, I've also been told my music has an ''Americana sound''.


Question: Can you tell us about your debut album Company With Regret?

Billie Rose: After I graduated high school I flew to Sydney and recorded at Love Hz Studio, All 4 songs were written over a period of 2 years, co-written with some talented friends of mine.


Question: What inspired your new song Superwoman?

Billie Rose: Superwoman was the first full song I'd ever written with the help of Peta Cherae. I wanted to write a song that empowered women to bounce back after being hurt.


Question: Is there a particular message you hope listeners take from your music?

Billie Rose: I just want my listeners to relate to any of my songs in some way, I want them to find comfort in knowing someone else out there knows how they feel.


Question: Do you prefer performing live or recording?

Billie Rose: Live! I love entertaining people and playing with a full band. I get filled with adrenaline playing to big crowds and feeling the audience vibe from your music is such a special feeling.


Question: Tell us about working with Matt Fell?

Billie Rose: I really enjoyed working with Matt, it was my first recording experience and it reached every expectation I had. He had such a calming energy and made me feel so comfortable. I had an idea of how I wanted the EP to sound and I was blown away with how he brought it all to life.


Question: Tell us about your tour Femmestomp?

Billie Rose: The Femmestomp tour was back in January before COVID hit, loved every minute of it and I can't wait to tour again.

Question: Which music/artists are you currently listening to?

Billie Rose: I've been listening to a bit of everything at the moment, it just depends what I'm doing… but I have been loving Joey Landreth!


Question: What or who was your inspiration to go into the music industry?

Billie Rose: Not going to lie, Hanna Montana aka Miley Cyrus ;)


Question: If you could collaborate with another artist, who would it be?

Billie Rose: Australian artist would have be Kaylee Bell and for an international artist Mitchell Tenpenny


Question: What's a typical day like?

Billie Rose: A typical day in my life consists of going to Crossfit, working as a disability support worker and practice my music when I get the chance.


Question: What has been your favourite part of becoming a music artist?
Billie Rose: Good question, probably playing my own original music live and the new opportunities.


Question: How would you describe your personal style?

Billie Rose: I'm still figuring that out, the older I get the more confident I feel to express myself in every way!


Question: What's next, for you?

Billie Rose: I am a support act for Busby Marou in November 2020 which I am so excited for and in January 2021 I am moving to Brisbane which will mean leaving my small home town Charters Towers. Also heading back into the studio next year to record some new songs! Fun times ahead.


Question: Can you share your socials? (links please)

Billie Rose: Facebook  
Instagram  


Interview by Gwen van Montfort