Jon DeRosa

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Jon DeRosa
July 2015
July 2015
Background information
Birth nameJon DeRosa
Born (1978-12-21) December 21, 1978 (age 42)
OriginLodi, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresIndie rock, post-rock, ambient, electronic, experimental, shoegaze, Americana
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion, programming, sampler, tambura, pump organ
Years active1996–present
LabelsBrighter, Projekt, Darla, Silber, Rocket Girl
Associated actsAarktica, , Pale Horse and Rider
Websitejonderosa.com

Jon DeRosa (born December 21, 1978) is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He has been involved with several critically acclaimed acts, including , Pale Horse and Rider, and as well as his solo-project known as Aarktica.[1]

His most recent solo album Black Halo was released on May 25, 2015, on Rocket Girl Records.[2] The album was produced by longtime collaborator Charles Newman and features a song co-written by Stephen Merritt of The Magnetic Fields.[3]

Music career[]

Jon DeRosa Solo discography[]

Aarktica Discography[]

  • Silber Records (2010)
  • | Silber Records (2009)
  • | Darla Records (2007)
  • (digital release) | Silber Records (2006)
  • | Darla Records (2005)
  • | Silber Records (2003)
  • | Darla Records (2002)
  • | Ochre Records (2001)
  • | Silber Records (2000)

Pale Horse and Rider[]

Pale Horse and Rider was a short-lived collaboration between DeRosa and Marc Gartman. Their recordings featured a variety of performers in supporting roles, including Alan Sparhawk (Low), Nathan Amundson (Rivulets), Charles Newman (Flare, Mother West), Paul Oldham (Palace Brothers) and Mike Pride.

Discography[]

  • | Darla Records (US) | Agenda Records (UK) (2005)
  • These Are The New Good Times | Darla Records (2003)
  • | Silber Records (2002)

References[]

  1. ^ Pearson, Adam (October 22, 2013). "FINDING AN ARTISTIC CENTER: AN INTERVIEW WITH JON DEROSA". Decoder Magazine. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  2. ^ Hermann, Andy (April 24, 2015). "HEAR A NEW SONG FROM JON DEROSA'S L.A.-INSPIRED ALBUM, BLACK HALO (PREMIERE)". LA Weekly. Los Angeles, California. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  3. ^ "Jon DeRosa streaming new album 'Black Halo' ft. Stephin Merritt, playing release shows in NYC (tonight) and LA". BrooklynVegan. June 3, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2016.

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