Join us as we deep dive into the formation of Windfall Records and discuss the issues many musical artists face as they navigate the world of labels, agencies and independence.

Featured Artists:

CNBLUE: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dCz3spfpIvqqqsIoP6wXi?si=GczkaeZoQtiXcBfW3Ww_aQ

SALTNPAPER:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1PUaWe4blFXeqtc3RCNdjv?si=FS_crzWCRRy9VKc1cVaPNA

Ghost Depot Records:

Instagram: @ghost_depot_records

X:@ghostdepotrec

www.ghostdepotrecords.co.uk

Spectral:

Instagram: @this_is_spectral

X: @thisis_spectral

TikTok: @this_is_spectral

www.this-is-spectral.com

Sources Regarding the Lawsuit between The Rose and J&Star Company:

https://youtu.be/XotgPyWxpD8

https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/02/28/the-rose-files-for-contract-termination-claim-issues-with-payment-scheduling/

https://therose-brosespace.squarespace.com/concert-dates-1/the-rose-requests-contract-termination-with-jampstar

https://www.soompi.com/article/1386229wpp/the-rose-releases-statement-detailing-reasons-for-requesting-termination-of-contract-with-agency?utm_source=perplexity

https://www.soompi.com/article/1385551wpp/the-rose-requests-termination-of-contact-with-agency-j-star-company-responds?utm_source=perplexity

https://youtu.be/XotgPyWxpD8

https://www.newsweek.com/k-pop-rose-terminate-contract-j-star-payment-issue-lawsuit-1489664

https://kpopsource.com/threads/statement-from-j-star-company-regarding-the-roses-request-of-contract-termination.25997/

https://www.soompi.com/article/1386229wpp/the-rose-releases-statement-detailing-reasons-for-requesting-termination-of-contract-with-agency

Follow The Rose:

Instagram: @official_therose

X: @TheRose_0803

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial

Join us as we deep dive into episodes 3 & 4 of Photosynthesis. Anne and Kelly try to survive the cuteness overload of the members of the Rose interacting with kids and go on a sentimental road trip with the guys. Join our humour segment to pick which member you would have as your survival partner in a zombie apocalypse. Listen to find out who Kelly and Anne would pick! You might be surprised!

Photosynthesis Episode 3 Bickering:

https://youtu.be/_q1q_-QDfvk?si=g8mIduFULkybaoAW

Photosynthesis Episode 4 직진만 (Straight Ahead): https://youtu.be/fvEojEE1f6E?si=IlkWHWNuB27UrAl1

Follow The Rose:

Instagram: @official_therose

X: @TheRose_0803

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial

Join us for our first Geniuses Behind the Scenes series, where we interview professionals from across the music industry who work behind the scenes. JJ Catalyst is an Emmy-nominated, Billboard #1 Mixing Engineer, who has worked with incredible artists like Papa Roach, Hollywood Undead, Connor Matthews, and our very own The Rose, just to name a few!

We sat down with JJ to learn what it means to be a mixing engineer and he shares how he balances the technical and artistic aspects of mixing music.

https://www.jjcatalyst.com/

Instagram: @jjcatalyst

Artists mentioned by JJ Catalyst:

Keley Karter & the Heroines: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mAAO54PkHr3NjdlRpzEDl?si=TTdOU-G-SNuNhkb9yrW1Kg

Hollywood Forever by The Hollywood Undead: https://open.spotify.com/track/5CNopDW4B3IBlspdSmvjCh?si=51f18169477d40e2

Links to Korean Bands Recommended:

Kave: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ULfZAs05dyyWxznOPua14?si=54JfVfBNSoi2z0k3cLlClQ

https://www.instagram.com/kave_official_/

Join us as we deep dive into the first two episodes of The Rose’s reality series, Photosynthesis. Anne and Kelly breakdown what we learned about The Rose through their real-life antics.

(Disclaimer: We do not have Slimer in the studio with us, it is in fact Kelly with a chest infection!)

Photosynthesis Episode 1 Betting: https://youtu.be/QucbenbAAGM?si=A3xC2Qw2NvsZj7Fb

Photosynthesis Episode 2 Numerology: https://youtu.be/mP0fTLPx2TI?si=2B6T_ltfW62KnWrZ

Follow The Rose:

Instagram: @official_therose

X: @TheRose_0803

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial

Join us as we dive into The Rose’s single album, Red. Listen as Anne and Kelly disagree on their feelings about the song, California. Will Kelly’s expert analysis change Anne’s mind about this song? Listen to find out!

Listen to Red on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1ifwystmHNV1dbgLni1hNA?si=HYTUAgjNTh-jnSezjLeeFA

Links to content discussed in the episode:

Billboard Magazine article: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-rose-interview-2019-future-8547135/

Earmilk article: https://earmilk.com/2019/10/08/the-rose-talk-going-unplugged-unscripted-and-red-interview/

After School Club: The Rose:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIVklN9VFGU&list=PLJAxPSCpiyLS1pL7tWWldtLrIRzDhJt6L&index=37

Follow The Rose:

Instagram: @official_therose

X: @TheRose_0803

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial

We are fucking ready! Join us for this special episode where we dive deep into the details of The Rose’s comeback as we prepare for the release of the new EP, WRLD. We will break down all the spoilers shared by Woosung in his live stream on the Rosarium app. We talk through each of the song teasers that Sammy played during the live stream. We also share our hypothesis on the meaning of Photosynthesis and the sound and message with this album.

Links to content discussed in the episode:

Summer Sonic Bangkok festival: https://www.summersonicbkk.com/

Korea Herald article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10452757

Kpop Wise article: https://www.kpopwise.com/2025/03/the-rose-releases-road-map-for-upcoming.html

Follow The Rose:

Instagram: @official_therose

X: @TheRose_0803

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial

Join us for our first Artist Spotlight interview with musician, singer, songwriter Francis Doom! His debut album, I Caught a Light, was recorded in 2022. He has described the sound of this album as “like a ballroom, on fire, in space.”

His latest single is called I’m a Ghost.

He sat down with us to talk about how his solo project came about, his songwriting process,

and what’s it’s like being a self-produced, self-managed music artist in today’s music industry.

Listen to Francis Doom on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/34yzF68WWsxHzf2tprniIn?si=9pAXVLf8SZiJqdxpUPID4A

Follow Francis Doom:

Instagram: @francisdoommusic

X: @francisdoommusic

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FrancisDoomMusic

https://www.francisdoommusic.com/

Into the Moon

Episode summary:

Join us as we review The Rose’s Rabbit to the Moon festival performance, their first in almost a year! We answer listener’s questions about the performance and have a fun Would you Rather Challenge.

Links to Bands Recommended:

Esprit D’Air: https://open.spotify.com/artist/41R42bjR4KaZCo7T4NvDLD?si=xfy8hljpTXOR7Zi-RFQwGg

Follow The Rose:

Instagram: @official_therose

X: @TheRose_0803

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial