Rua Collection - Essence - Music & Performance - CD

With a pop-tinged indie sound that is all their own, this British born trio of classically trained siblings taps into their Irish heritage to pack their debut album, "Essence" with deeply emotional and personal songs that deal with breakups and empowerment. The Rua is a close knit ethos and their connection with each other translates into a beautifully crafted album filled with fresh comtemporary sound enhanced by dramatic strings and incomporable vocals. The trio is completed by ex-Blondie bassist Nigel Harrison and Portishead drummer Clive Deamer who's also played drums for Radiohead and Robert Plant. The Rua have an interesting back story with strong theatrical layers. They have all appeared in the film Stormbreaker; Alanna (piano, backing vocals) has appeared in the film Closer as well as four Harry Potter movies. Roseanna (voice and guitar), has appeared in three Harry Potter films, as well as Snow White and The Huntsman and Thor. Jonathan (violin, guitar, vocals and backing vocals) has appeared in one Harry Potter film as well as Dark Shadows. The siblings each studied music at A Level, while Roseanna received a degree in Music from Royal Holloway and Alanna earned her Masters in Science. The diverse elements of their lives have helped shape The Rua's "Essence". The consistent ebullient choruses, complicated moods and literate verses make this genre-defying album absolute perfection.

• ESSENCE
• Music & Performance
• Fod Records