Canadian singer-songwriter Nova Rose is a classically trained vocalist and violinist who has effortlessly pulled in a fanbase by getting radio airplay and accumulating over half a million streams on multiple platforms.

Recently, Nova Rose has rediscovered her passion for the violin and shared her journey on Tik Tok where she has gained over 1 million views on her songwriting and violin content. She now incorporates her songwriting and singing with her recently discovered passion for the violin. 

Nova Rose returns with the release of her highly anticipated sophomore self-titled EP. Filled with heartfelt lyrics and enchanting melodies, this mesmerizing collection of songs effortlessly combines elements of violin and dark pop sounds to transport listeners into a realm of captivating soundscapes.

The EP’s focus track, a heart-wrenching breakup single, ‘we used to’ sees Nova Rose combining strong storytelling with a unique sound. Written and produced with Mark Vesprini and Kayla Diamond (The Strumbellas, Billboard Top 10 Artist), ‘we used to’ begins with an atmospheric indie-pop soundscape drenched in heartbreak where you could hear a pin drop. Nova Rose captivates listeners with glimpses of violin throughout the track, pulling on their heartstrings, with a delicate and creative take on pain and suffering.

Driven by creativity and exploring new sounds aiming to connect with her audience on a deeper level, Nova Rose displays the vulnerability and truth behind her lyrics with each release. The sorrowful instrumentation is paired with Nova Rose’s alluring vocals to create a passionate experience for the listener.

On the song, Nova comments, “It’s about how much it hurts when someone you’re still in love with pulls away when you don’t have anger or hatred to lean on and distract you from the sadness. When it feels like you’re not just losing a person but a whole life that you’ve been envisioning for yourself. It’s about the last dying breaths of a relationship where all you want to do is hold on and make them last forever because the idea of being alive beyond them and facing the unknown on your own is terrifying.”

The self-titled EP represents every stage of breakup grief, from denial to acceptance. Through emotional melodies and vulnerable lyrics, Nova Rose brings listeners on a rollercoaster of emotions. She shares her own experiences of heartache and healing. From the initial shock to finding hope again, each song captures a different part of the journey.

On the EP, Nova Rose comments, “This EP stays authentic to who I am as an artist. I hope it speaks to listeners and helps them feel understood during tough times.”

Our Del recently caught up with Nova Rose for a quick interview.

Hello Nova Rose how are you? 

I’m doing great, thanks for having me! 

Congratulations on the release of your EP how does it feel? 

It feels really great this is my first independent EP release, it’s surreal.

 
It’s a four-track project what was the writing process like for you? 

There’s some songs on this EP that were written a long time ago but they never fit the “sound” my label was going for. The recording proceeded super fast, I think it took us two or three days to track all of the vocals.

What’s your favourite track from it? 

I feel like one of the more underrated tracks is “Gaslight”. It’s one of my favorites because it really reflects my sound as an artist and there’s a very significant meaning for me behind this song. I also love Goodbye because it’s very different from what I’ve put out in the past.

 
What was the easiest and most difficult part of recording the whole project?

I would say finding the right people to work with was difficult at times. Music is so subjective to the person listening that I didn’t want anyone touching this project who didn’t 100% believe in it. I didn’t want someone to do it just to do it. So finding the right team took a bit of time, but I’m so happy I kept pushing. The easiest part was trusting the people I worked with.

 
It’s your second EP, what have you learned since recording the first one? 

I learned that it’s okay if not everyone likes it. I think when I released my first EP I was so caught up in people’s opinions that I wasn’t even listening to my own. 

You’re an artist from Canada how did it all begin for you? 

I released a song a few years back called “More”. I had no team, no connections but a huge motivation to get this song heard. I think I emailed over 500 blogs for them to review the track. Eventually, it picked up enough momentum to be on Spotify’s Discover Weekly, and from there I started connecting with industry people and working on more music. 

What did you listen to growing up? 

A lot of oldies, The Beatles, Queen, Elton John. In high school, I listened to (a lot of) Lady Gaga.

 
You’ve recently rediscovered your passion for the violin, what was the catalyst for this? 

I played violin for over 10 years and I began missing it. Once I also realized I wasn’t “forced” to play, it became more enjoyable.

 
Tell us about FACTOR. 

FACTOR is a private non-profit organization that is dedicated to provide assistance towards the growth and development of Canadian talent. I’m super thankful for their support, without it this project would not be possible. 

What are you listening to at the moment?

I’m listening a lot to Griff, Benson Boone, Jessie Murph, and Tate McRae. 

What are you looking forward to doing next? 

Making more music. 

Thank you for taking the time to talk to us today Nova Rose x

Listen to ‘We Used To’ here now.

Interview by Del Osei-Owusu