Gena Rose Bruce | |
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Gena Rose Bruce performing at the Jazz Cafe, in London | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1993 (age 31) Mitcham, Victoria, Australia[1] |
| Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres | indie folk, alternative country |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Dot Dash Recordings[2] |
| Website | https://www.genarosebruce.com/ |
Gena Rose Bruce is an Australian singer-songwriter based in Melbourne.
Career
In 2013, Rose competed in the Telstra Road to Discovery competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and won the performer category.[1] In 2016, she released the EP Mad Love and joined Ella Hooper on the Calamine Sisters tour in support of their respective new releases.[3] In 2018, she released the singles "The Way You Make Love"[4] and "Coming Down", and in 2019 she released the single "Angel Face" and her corresponding debut album Can't Make You Love Me.[5][6]
In 2022, Rose released the singles "Foolishly in Love" and "Deep Is the Way", both collaborations with Bill Callahan.[7][8] In 2023, she released her second album, Deep Is the Way, to positive reviews.[2][6]
Discography
Studio Albums
| Title | Details |
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| Can't Make You Love Me |
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| Deep Is the Way |
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Extended Plays
| Title | Details |
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| Wild One Babe |
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| Mad Love |
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Awards and nominations
Music Victoria Awards
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Gena Rose Bruce | Best Solo Artist | Nominated | [9] |
References
- ^ a b Clifford, Catherine (22 January 2013). "Melody & Gena Rose on Road To Discovery". ABC Television. Archived from the original on 28 April 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ a b c Young, David James (27 January 2023). "Gena Rose Bruce – 'Deep is the Way' review: desire and despair in a slow, dreamy dance". NME. Archived from the original on 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Ella Hooper And Gena Rose Bruce Join Forces For Aussie Tour". TheMusic.com.au. 22 June 2016. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023.
- ^ Delaney, Ailish (18 April 2018). "Artist interview: Gena Rose Bruce". grokonline.com.au. Archived from the original on 19 April 2018.
- ^ a b Davies, Hayden (31 March 2019). "Introducing Gena Rose Bruce, and get the first look of her new single, Angel Face". pilerats.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2019.
- ^ a b Nguyen, Giselle Au-Nhien (26 January 2023). "Gena Rose Bruce: Deep Is the Way review – compelling and complex with moments of brilliance". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023.
- ^ Condon, Dan (8 November 2022). "Gena Rose Bruce makes an elegant return with 'Foolishly in Love'". ABC Television. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022.
- ^ Gallagher, Alex (8 November 2022). "Gena Rose Bruce announces new album Deep Is The Way, shares Bill Callahan collaboration". NME. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Nominees, Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2023 Music Victoria Awards". Music Feeds. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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