About

Alba Rose, the UK-born, New Zealand–raised indie-soul artist, now based in Dublin embodies the essence of her namesake drawn from her Spanish linage, translating to English to mean “first light of the early dawn” or “rising sun”. ​

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Raised in the mountain village of Wānaka within the Southern Alps of New Zealand, Rose’s music reflects her adventurous spirit and deep connection to nature. Alba Rose’s debut was with her single “Eve” in August 2021, followed by her self-produced EP 'Silhouette' in November 2021.  

 

With influences drawn from the likes of Lianne La Havas, ELIZA and Wolf Alice, her songwriting explores connection, vulnerability and the complexities of the human experience, woven together through soulful vocals, dynamic expression and rich alternative flavours.

 

Alba Rose has been featured by BBC Introducing (2025) and international platforms including EARMILK, KCRW, and Clout, with multiple releases reaching the NZ Top 40 and Top 20 Hot Singles charts. Her music has received radio support across the UK, Europe and the US. 

 

In December 2024, Alba released her sophomore six-track EP First Light, a deeply introspective project exploring themes of transformation and self-discovery. After moving to Berlin in 2024 to explore a new creative landscape for a year, she is now permanently  based in Dublin, where she is at the beginning of a newly discovered musical chapter.