Right here in our own backyard, York-based solo artist and multi-instrumentalist Rosso Tierney has been steadily carving out a reputation for himself, by turning his vulnerable personal experiences into a series of soaring, emotionally charged tracks, like recent release Feel. We featured the song in our most recent Pop Sensibilities review – as such, I decided it was high time we spoke to Ross to find out more about his own brand of music.
By Jane Howkins
How has your 2026 been so far? I think this is our first time speaking to you.
2026 has been great thanks… a lot of writing and recording for me!
You recently released the single Feel. What can you tell us about the track?
Feel is deeply about relationships and how sometimes we simply don’t connect, but still try and hope that that connection will come. Feelings are stronger than thoughts.
The single was produced by Sam Graves and mixed/mastered by Joe Graves. How was it working with them? Would you like to collaborate with Sam and Joe again?
Working with Sam Graves has always been awesome, I have recorded many tracks with him. Although he is having a break from producing and I’ll be working with a new producer for 2027.
A few other singles have been released this year, including Oh Divine and This Gun. Do you have any more singles planned for release soon?
Yeah, I usually release every 2 months, so I’m hoping to squeeze another single in before the Christmas songs start coming out.
Are there any plans to release a full-length album or EP in the near future?
Yes, I hope to release an album in mid-2027 to wrap up the current sound before I start releasing some new material with a slightly different vibe. I can’t share anything yet, haha!
What have you been listening to recently that you can recommend? Who are your main influences as an artist?
I have been listening to a lot of post-punk and in particular, an 80’s band called Kino. I get my influences from a vast and wide group of music… I like to go down a rabbit hole of weird and wonderful obscure bands and artists that have almost been forgotten, to listen and meditate on it. I then feel inspiration comes from that. I believe there is also divine intervention that plays a part. See the book by Rick Rubin titled The Creative Act.
You’re from our home city of York! What are your thoughts on the local music scene? Are there any local acts or venues you can recommend to our readers?
The York music scene has always been great… I have been in York bands since I was 18 years old – I’ve played Fibbers over 30 times. The Crescent and The Fulford Arms are good venues for gigs at the moment.
Do you have anything else exciting coming up this year or next?
Yes, I’m just in the planning for a new epic music video for an upcoming release and I am planning which festivals I’m playing at next year.
Are there any plans to tour the UK anytime soon?
No tour just yet. I will be doing some gigs abroad and also playing guitar for my partner Fiora Anicca for her UK and international gigs.
Any last words for the fans?
Thanks for liking what I do, I always appreciate the love.
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