Maleny singer-songwriter Shanleigh Rose is releasing her latest song, Boy Next Door, and working on her debut EP.
Boy Next Door tells the story of opening your eyes to find that the person you’re meant to spend the rest of your life with, has been right next to you all along.
“Boy Next Door is one of my favorite songs that I’ve written,” Shanleigh said.
“It’s based around my parents and their love story, but also, it’s a universal story that so many people can relate to.
“I even had my boy next door for a while. But it’s truly magical when the next-door neighbour love story has a happy ending, and that’s what this song’s about.”
Rose is a shy and quietly spoken artist with a talent for writing songs that speak loud and clear.
She possesses a unique blend of lyrical prowess and vocal range that allows her to deliver emotionally impactful music in a captivating manner. Her songs draw breath from both her personal experiences and universal themes, making them simultaneously intimate, exceptional, and memorable.
At 17, with a skill beyond her years, she effortlessly weaves together melodies and metaphors, creating complex harmonies that make her performances both lively and crisp. Her extensive range and lyrical depth enable her to captivate audiences with both heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems.
Shanleigh draws inspiration from the works of artists like Taylor Swift, Fanny Lumsden, Luke O’Shea, Olivia Rodrigo, and Missy Higgins. Her contemporary fusion of alternative country and folk, create a vibrant tapestry of sound that is both pleasing to the ear and hard not to love.
“I’m super excited for this year. I hope to showcase my music to as many people and places that I can. I’m always writing new material and chasing that catchy hook, looking for the melodies in every situation.
“I recently got a job at a local recording studio and I’m graduating grade 12 in November which I can’t wait for. And then, it’s music, music, music! To have my songs be a source of comfort or relatability for somebody would truly be a dream.”
After releasing two independent singles, Good Luck With Your Love and Find Myself, Shanleigh is now working on her debut EP.
Her songs cover a wide range of experiences, from the joys of heartbreak, to the irony of the beauty culture often portrayed on social media.
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