Caroline Rose on Defying Expectations and Embracing Artistic Freedom

Caroline Rose

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Set List

• “Yip Yip Yow”
• “Chow Mein”
• “Money”
• “Hello Again, Jim”
• “I Will Not Be Afraid”

Caroline Rose is an artist who defies categorization, constantly pushing against the boundaries of industry expectations and conventional artistic identities. By challenging an exploitative music industry, Rose established their own independent record label, carving out a unique path that prioritizes creative freedom and authenticity over traditional notions of what a “serious artist” should be.

In this interview, Rose discusses their latest album, Gentling the Horse at the Walt Whitman Mall, set for release on October 23. The conversation delves into Rose’s journey of trusting their songwriting and performance instincts, the importance of incorporating fun into their work, and the rewards of building a sustainable career outside the mainstream music industry. The segment also features a live performance of a song Rose has played for nearly a decade, finally captured on the new record.

This episode of World Cafe was produced and edited by Kimberly Junod. Our digital producer is Miguel Perez. World Cafe’s engineer is Chris Williams. Our programming and booking coordinator is Chelsea Johnson and our line producer is Will Loftus.

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