Ellysa Rose

The ever so talented Ellysa Rose releases yet another music video. We've been saying this since we first posted her in July with her debut video and song on COM, if you're looking for the next big female sensation then look no more, here she is. At just 18 years old Ellysa has the voice of a goddess that is nearly flawless. It's scary to think where she might be a few years or even months. A favorite of COM's no doubt. Hopefully much more to come from the Michigan native. - College of Music.com

The ever so talented Ellysa Rose releases yet another music video. We've been saying this since we first posted her in July with her debut video and song on COM, if you're looking for the next big female sensation then look no more, here she is. At just 18 years old Ellysa has the voice of a goddess that is nearly flawless. It's scary to think where she might be a few years or even months. A favorite of COM's no doubt. Hopefully much more to come from the Michigan native. - College of Music.com

I just heard this on another blog about 10 minutes ago and I had to post this on here. Ellysa Rose has an absolutely amazing voice for a 17 year old girl. She has an unbelievable amount of talent at a young age, I wouldn't be surprised if she were to blow up very soon. Be on the lookout for Ellysa in the near future. Enjoy and Happy 4th of July! - See more at: http://www.wayuphere.com/#/videos/ellysa-rose-content-with-a-memory/ - Way Up Here.com

I just heard this on another blog about 10 minutes ago and I had to post this on here. Ellysa Rose has an absolutely amazing voice for a 17 year old girl. She has an unbelievable amount of talent at a young age, I wouldn't be surprised if she were to blow up very soon. Be on the lookout for Ellysa in the near future. Enjoy and Happy 4th of July! - See more at: http://www.wayuphere.com/#/videos/ellysa-rose-content-with-a-memory/ - Way Up Here.com

The amazing singer/songwriter, Ellysa Rose, is back with her second music video. Her debut video, "Content With a Memory", was a big hit on WayUpHere and made the Top 10 for that week back when she released it. This new music video is entitled "Be Free," and Ellysa, with her beautiful voice and passionate songwriting, shows us all that the next big female artist is developing right in front of us. Not to mention, she is only 18 years old. Ellysa has the potential to do BIG things so be on the lookout for her to start blowing up even more now. Enjoy this amazing song and be sure to support Ellysa by going to iTunes and buying this song!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/be-free-single/id688668348
- See more at: http://www.wayuphere.com/#/videos/ellysa-rose-be-free-official-music-video/ - Way Up Here

The amazing singer/songwriter, Ellysa Rose, is back with her second music video. Her debut video, "Content With a Memory", was a big hit on WayUpHere and made the Top 10 for that week back when she released it. This new music video is entitled "Be Free," and Ellysa, with her beautiful voice and passionate songwriting, shows us all that the next big female artist is developing right in front of us. Not to mention, she is only 18 years old. Ellysa has the potential to do BIG things so be on the lookout for her to start blowing up even more now. Enjoy this amazing song and be sure to support Ellysa by going to iTunes and buying this song!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/be-free-single/id688668348
- See more at: http://www.wayuphere.com/#/videos/ellysa-rose-be-free-official-music-video/ - Way Up Here

My goodness. If you're looking for the next big female hit, then look no further than Ellysa Rose from Michigan. Her voice blew us away with her first song and video, Content With A Memory. Now her second song, Be Free, is even better than the first. Cannot stop listening to these songs or get them out of my head. Amazing voice and songs from the 18 year old singer and songwriter. You can stream them all from the Reverbnation below, but buy these on iTunes they are flawless. - College of Music

So I'm out here on the COM's Twitter and I see someone tweet me about a teenager from Michigan taking the Internet by storm. So I figured, ok let me check this out see what this is all about. Was not expecting this from a 17 year old at all. I was blown away. Earlier today I was thinking, man whoever finds the next person with a voice like Ellie Goulding before they get big is gonna be a genius. Now, I'm not saying she's the next Ellie Goulding but Ellysa Rose has an amazing voice. This song and video are terrific. Excited to see what else she has in store. Something different for your Thursday evening. - College Of Music

So I'm out here on the COM's Twitter and I see someone tweet me about a teenager from Michigan taking the Internet by storm. So I figured, ok let me check this out see what this is all about. Was not expecting this from a 17 year old at all. I was blown away. Earlier today I was thinking, man whoever finds the next person with a voice like Ellie Goulding before they get big is gonna be a genius. Now, I'm not saying she's the next Ellie Goulding but Ellysa Rose has an amazing voice. This song and video are terrific. Excited to see what else she has in store. Something different for your Thursday evening. - College Of Music

Who’s Ellysa Rose?

I’m an outgoing, boisterous, 17 year-old singer/songwriter.



How did you get started in the music scene?

I started writing music when I was 12, but didn’t pick up my first guitar until I was 15. After teaching myself, I started performing at local fairs and summer festivals in my home state of Michigan. Just as I turned 17, I moved to LA and started doing lots of open mic nights, performing anywhere from 2-5 times a week. I was asked to play in the Wicked Music Festival at the Key Club in Hollywood, where I placed 2nd, which really put me on the map as an artist. I’ve been booking and playing shows at places like Whisky a Go Go, Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill, and Saddle Ranch at Universal Citywalk ever since.



What are your music influences?

The Beatles, Billy Joel, All Time Low, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are my main influences. I have a very broad taste in music, so I draw upon my eclectic music library to add elements of many genres into my songs.



What’s the message you are looking to spread with your music?

Be free. A lot of people use the term “be yourself”, but being a young person, you often don’t really know who you are, as I really explored in my song “Color Outside the Lines”. One thing I’ve learned is that if I just let myself be free, I can explore the ups and downs of life, look at all the paths I can take and truly be free in myself to make my own decisions. Being free helps us all develop the person we are and who we want to become.



So you are working on a new music video. Can you give us any details/insights about it? Any official release date?

The video for “Color Outside the Lines” is still in post-production, but I am very excited for it! It tells the story of a young girl who is trapped in a small town, working hard at school and earning money for college but truly wants to be a singer. The only problem is that her mom does not approve. This is not my autobiography by any means (I’m lucky to have very supportive parents), but my inner conflict between taking the safe and expected path or breaking the mold and following my dreams. Release date will be posted soon on my Facebook and website!



There’s a new single to be released. Can you talk to us more about it?

The next single off my forthcoming EP “Stop Waiting” is called “Unbreakable”. This song is very personal, because it’s about a time in my life when someone told me in not so many words, “You’re not good enough.” In the lyrics, I go from realizing that I’m being too hard on myself to taking the negative and letting it be my motivation to improve even further. I think a lot of people can relate to being knocked down, I just hope this song helps my listeners pick themselves back up again.



What are the PROs and CONs of being a young musician in the scene?

Only being 17 (and looking about 14…) usually means people do not expect much from me or the songs I write. That said, the feeling I get when I perform and the audience is surprised that they enjoyed my music is incredible. Being so young also means that I’m out there performing alongside musicians who have years of experience that I haven’t. Also, being under 21 and being under 18 means I’m limited to the venues I can perform in. On the bright side, I get to have my best friend and number one roadie, my mom, alongside me every step of the way.



What’s your method at the time of writing a song?

Each song is different, but most of the time something will happen in my life or occur to me in my thoughts when I grab a pencil and lyrics spew from my mind. I then look back at whatever I wrote and decide what will be the chorus, verses, and bridge. Since the words often have a melody of their own, I find what works best musically on guitar, piano, or ukulele, and go from there. Other times, a chord progression or melody will be stuck in my head for weeks or even months before I develop the lyrics. No matter what order I write a song in, what always remains the same is the meditative state I delve into during the process. Songwriting transports me to another place.



What has been one of the funniest moments you have been or took part while touring?

I was at a show once at a venue where my audience was very stoic and serious about music. I walked onto the stage, adjusted the microphone a bit when it dropped to the floor, making an awful noise. With a deep breath, I picked up the mic and said, “I just did that to prove I’m a real MC.” Everyone laughed, the crowd loosened up and the show was great from then on!



Are there any plans for the future we should be aware of?

I have many upcoming live shows in the LA area including Whisky a Go Go on January 27th at 7pm (tickets available at ellysarose.com). Also, my EP “Stop Waiting” will be released this spring!



Where can we find more about your music?

For more about my music, you can head to my website, www.ellysarose.co - Vents Magazine

Ellysa Rose was named the winner of the Plush Lounge stage at the LA Wicked Music Festival at the Key Club and Second Place overall. There was strong competition with over 35 bands and artists competing. This is an annual event open by invitation only to the LA area's hottest up and coming musicians. - Wicked Music Festival

Ellysa Rose was named the winner of the Plush Lounge stage at the LA Wicked Music Festival at the Key Club and Second Place overall. There was strong competition with over 35 bands and artists competing. This is an annual event open by invitation only to the LA area's hottest up and coming musicians. - Wicked Music Festival