Bess Rogers(I)
- Soundtrack
Bess Rogers returns this year with her much-anticipated sophomore
offering Travel Back - an EP recorded in Brooklyn, New York under the
stewardship of friend/producer Dan Romer and steeped in the familiar,
genre-transcending effortlessness fans have come to expect from this
elegant songstress. Having broken countless molds with her
independently-released debut album, Decisions Based on Information,
Bess has exploited a new and exciting maturity within her writing this
time round and her latest work stands up as her finest to date - quite
a declaration given the fact she began writing and composing songs
around the same time most teenagers were succumbing to the pitfalls of
puberty. Stunning in its simplicity, Travel Back possesses immeasurable
potential. From the dark, compelling 'Bulldozer' to the rousing
exuberance of 'I Don't Worry', this latest record encapsulates
everything that's great about Bess' approach to song writing. Not
content with simply producing good, yet somewhat unforgettable tunes,
she continuously challenges herself to produce something distinctive
and recognizable as her own. In accordance with her own burgeoning solo
career, Bess has also worked collectively with some of the city's
brightest stars in Jenny Owen Youngs and Ingrid Michaelson -
accompanying the latter in a series of prime-time television
appearances as well as opening for the Dave Matthews Band. Born into a
family rich in musical traditions, you could argue it was written in
the stars that Bess would follow in those time-honored footsteps. She
began playing her father's hand-built harpsichords at the tender age of
six and her passion for music was awoken. Some years later, after
receiving her degree in Music and Studio Composition, Bess settled in
Brooklyn and - before too long - became a mainstay within New York's
vibrant music scene. Her name has since become synonymous with some of
the city's most notable music spots including The Living Room and
Piano's. Now, as she begins to receive the exposure and recognition her
work justifies, and coinciding with the release of Travel Back, Bess
will embark on her first solo tour.