Hey Rosetta! — Cassette

Intro

Hey Rosetta! represents a pinnacle of the Canadian indie rock boom of the late 2000s and early 2010s.

Led by Tim Baker, the St. John's-based collective integrated a permanent string section not as an ornament, but as a core rhythmic and melodic engine. Their sound identity is characterized by 'the build' - meticulously crafted crescendos that mirror the dramatic geography of their home province. After their 2008 breakthrough 'Into Your Lungs', which earned a Polaris Prize short-list nod, they solidified their reputation as one of Canada's most powerful live acts. Their work with producer Tony Doogan brought a Scottish post-rock sensibility to their chamber-folk roots, resulting in a sound that is both intellectually dense and emotionally accessible. Though they entered an indefinite hiatus in 2017, their influence persists in the 'orchestral indie' space, bridging the gap between the art-rock of Arcade Fire and the earnest folk-rock of contemporaries like Wintersleep and Dan Mangan.

Our Catalog4 Albums · 2006 · 2014

Into Your Lungs (and around in your heart and on through your blood)

2008

Plan Your Escape

2006

The Sound · Center of Gravity

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