My Music Episode - 623 - Rose Haze

Drum Machines, Cocteau Twins & Christmas Albums for 2025In this episode of My Music, host Graham Coath hangs out with Kate Ramsey, the creative force behind The 'Rose Haze'. Expect drum machines, dream-pop, grief, Rubik’s Cubes, AI, and a whole lot of heart.Kate talks about ordering a new drum machine to finish the tracks that she’s been sitting on, and how the creative process can feel exactly like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube – easy on the first side, maddening on the last few. She shares the deeply personal story behind The Rose Haze’s bold cover of “Heaven or Las Vegas” by Cocteau Twins, created with her late collaborator Ruben, and how that track has become a kind of headstone and hymn for him.Graham and Kate dive into:🥁 Drum machines, live sets and why “happy accidents” in music matter🎧 The pressure of finishing albums when you have too many ideas and references🌊 Covering Cocteau Twins, working with Ruben Gonzales and processing grief through sound🤖 AI as a tool to break and play with, not fear🎄 The idea of a modern, alternative Christmas album that actually reflects now👫 Why community, tiny gigs and authentic human connection still matter more than algorithmsIf you love Cocteau Twins, shoegaze, dreamy guitar soundscapes or just honest conversations about what it really takes to make music in 2025, this one’s for you.🎵 After listening, go and check out Rose Haze, add a track to a playlist, share it with a friend, and — if you can — support with some merch. Independent music survives because people like you actually show up.