22. Making Powerful, Genre-Bending Music with Brookelyn Rose

Ep.022: From the moment I met Brookelyn Rose, I knew her voice had weight. It wasn’t just pretty, it meant something. In this episode, I reconnect with the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter whose voice first landed on one of my records over a decade ago. Since then, Brookelyn has carved out her lane as a genre-bending force, mixing country grit, soulful edge, and pop-rock power into songs that hit as hard as they heal. We talk about the business of staying creative, the trap of perfectionism, and how her music lives at the intersection of soft strength and fearless storytelling. If you’re someone who’s building while feeling deeply, trying to make art that actually says something, lean in to this one.We Chat About:Why she’s not trying to be a “starving artist” and how business fuels her passionThe power of warm, booming vocals and emotionally honest lyricsHer ever-evolving creative process (and why your trash songs matter)Staying grounded during high highs and low lowsHow live performance makes her feel most like herselfWhy she wants her music to empower the “girls, gays, and theys”Making music for people who feel everythingHer goals for 2025: a new project, festival stages, and an East Coast tourAbout Brookelyn Rose:Brookelyn Rose is a singer/songwriter and a force in the music industry. Pulling from her own experiences, Brookelyn’s music breaks genre boundaries by mixing pop/rock sounds with country influence to create music that is powerful and honest. She writes hard hitting melodies with deep, meaningful lyrics that her fans can relate to. Brookelyn and her band rock the stage with heavy guitar solos, high energy and commanding vocals. She makes a sincere connection with everyone in the audience and leaves them wanting more. Brookelyn is a true performer and seeing a Brookelyn Rose show is an unforgettable experience.Connect with Brookelyn Rose:Instagram: @brookelynrosemusicSpotify: Brookelyn RoseYouTube: Brookelyn Rose MusicFacebook: Brookelyn RoseTikTok: @brookelynrosemusicOther Resources:Follow the OFFICIAL “loves music” playlist on Apple Music: ​​https://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX“loves music” playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO?si=vopaKQnNS8OHn0r2fFTVBgCheck out the “loves music” podcast website: https://www.podpage.com/loves-music/Julian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.jones.9484Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianjones417/Julian on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@julianjones417Check out Julian’s book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6QYX6RLMusic Mentioned in this Episode:Songs:“Sour Candy”“Hymns”“Does She Know”“Worst Part of Loving You”“Novacaine”“Turn Off the Light”“Not Coming Back”Albums & Projects:New LP/EP coming soon (in progress with Bobby Danzy)Early catalog available on Spotify & SoundCloudArtists & Bands:Earth, Wind & FireDiana RossMichael JacksonChicagoAlanis MorissetteThe Beatles