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Gena Rose Bruce
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Gena Rose Bruce performing at the Jazz Cafe, in London
Background information
Born1993 (1993) (age 31)
Mitcham, Victoria, Australia[1]
OriginMelbourne, Australia
Genresindie folk, alternative country
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2013–present
LabelsDot Dash Recordings[2]
Websitehttps://www.genarosebruce.com/

Gena Rose Bruce is an Australian singer-songwriter based in Melbourne.

Career[edit]

In 2013, Rose competed in the Telstra Road to Discovery competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and won the performer category.[1] In 2016, she released the EP Mad Love and joined Ella Hooper on the Calamine Sisters tour in support of their respective new releases.[3] In 2018, she released the singles "The Way You Make Love"[4] and "Coming Down", and in 2019 she released the single "Angel Face" and her corresponding debut album Can't Make You Love Me.[5][6]

In 2022, Rose released the singles "Foolishly in Love" and "Deep Is the Way", both collaborations with Bill Callahan.[7][8] In 2023, she released her second album, Deep Is the Way, to positive reviews.[2][6]

Discography[edit]

Studio Albums[edit]

List of studio albums, with selected details about release date and label
Title Details
Can't Make You Love Me
Deep Is the Way
  • Released: 27 January 2023
  • Label: Dot Dash Recordings (DASH079)[2]
  • Format: CD, LP, digital

Extended Plays[edit]

List of EPs, with selected details about release date and label
Title Details
Wild One Babe
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Gena Bruce Music (GRB2013)
  • Format: CD, digital
Mad Love
  • Released: 2015
  • Label: Gena Bruce Music (148029.1)
  • Format: CD, digital

Awards and nominations[edit]

Music Victoria Awards[edit]

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 Gena Rose Bruce Best Solo Artist Nominated [9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Clifford, Catherine (22 January 2013). "Melody & Gena Rose on Road To Discovery". ABC Television. Archived from the original on 28 April 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Young, David James (27 January 2023). "Gena Rose Bruce – 'Deep is the Way' review: desire and despair in a slow, dreamy dance". NME. Archived from the original on 27 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Ella Hooper And Gena Rose Bruce Join Forces For Aussie Tour". TheMusic.com.au. 22 June 2016. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023.
  4. ^ Delaney, Ailish (18 April 2018). "Artist interview: Gena Rose Bruce". grokonline.com.au. Archived from the original on 19 April 2018.
  5. ^ a b Davies, Hayden (31 March 2019). "Introducing Gena Rose Bruce, and get the first look of her new single, Angel Face". pilerats.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2019.
  6. ^ a b Nguyen, Giselle Au-Nhien (26 January 2023). "Gena Rose Bruce: Deep Is the Way review – compelling and complex with moments of brilliance". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023.
  7. ^ Condon, Dan (8 November 2022). "Gena Rose Bruce makes an elegant return with 'Foolishly in Love'". ABC Television. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022.
  8. ^ Gallagher, Alex (8 November 2022). "Gena Rose Bruce announces new album Deep Is The Way, shares Bill Callahan collaboration". NME. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022.
  9. ^ "Nominees, Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2023 Music Victoria Awards". Music Feeds. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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