SHEFFIELD'S
THE ROSADOCS
DELIVER AN EMOTIONAL KNOCKOUT WITH NEW SINGLE "CROSS TO BEAR" AHEAD OF A MONSTER SUMMER
Rising indie rock force The Rosadocs are ready to make their national media debut in style with the release of their most personal and powerful track yet: "Cross to Bear," out Friday 9 May.
Hailing from Sheffield and known for their anthemic choruses and emotionally-charged live shows, The Rosadocs have already built a ferociously loyal fanbase through sheer hard work, blistering live performances, and organic word-of-mouth momentum. Now, with "Cross to Bear," they step boldly into the spotlight with a track that hits harder and cuts deeper than anything they've released before.
"Cross to Bear felt extremely personal at the time," says frontman Keelan Graney. "But I've since seen close friends go through exactly what I wrote about. It's about how the everyday stresses of modern life can slowly weigh you down until it all feels too much. The connection it's already made with people - even before release - shows how universal those feelings are."
The single offers a stripped-back, hauntingly intimate moment in the band's typically high-energy set, showcasing Keelan and guitarist/keyboardist Myles Henderson performing side-by-side - a raw, exposed glimpse into the heart of The Rosadocs. Fans lucky enough to catch it live have seen entire venues fall into stunned silence, hanging onto every word.
"We hope it’s a track that not only expresses that loneliness many feel today," Keelan continues, "but also unites people through it. We tell stories in our lyrics, sometimes observationally, sometimes personally - and with 'Cross to Bear,' you can hear we’re speaking from experience."
"Cross to Bear" is the first taste of the band's upcoming EP - a collection of songs tackling the highs and lows of modern life. The EP signals a new era for The Rosadocs - self-produced, creatively fearless, and unafraid to explore new sonic territory.
"The pace of modern life allows no time for real self-reflection," says Keelan. "We can get so wrapped up chasing the next thing - money, houses, holidays - that we forget to just be present. We wanted this EP to capture both the beauty and the chaos of that reality."
Following the single launch, The Rosadocs are set for a massive summer, with sold-out headline shows at iconic venues like Deaf Institute Manchester and Camden Assembly London, and high-profile festival slots including The Great Escape, Donny Fest, an epic homecoming at Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield, and a dream billing at Come Together Newcastle with Kings of Leon and Courteeners.
"We can't wait for summer," Keelan says. "Playing our biggest hometown shows at Tramlines and Rock N Roll Circus is going to be unbelievable. Victorious Festival has always been a bucket list one for us too - a day by the sea, what’s not to love?"
The Rosadocs have already racked up sold-out UK tours, national radio support from BBC Introducing and Radio X's John Kennedy, massive festival crowds at Isle of Wight and Y Not Festival, and support slots with the likes of Gerry Cinnamon, Madness, and The Sherlocks — all without a label or plugger.
Now, "Cross to Bear" marks their defining moment - a national introduction to a band ready to break into the big leagues.
Catch The Rosadocs live this summer:
Hailing from Sheffield and known for their anthemic choruses and emotionally-charged live shows, The Rosadocs have already built a ferociously loyal fanbase through sheer hard work, blistering live performances, and organic word-of-mouth momentum. Now, with "Cross to Bear," they step boldly into the spotlight with a track that hits harder and cuts deeper than anything they've released before.
"Cross to Bear felt extremely personal at the time," says frontman Keelan Graney. "But I've since seen close friends go through exactly what I wrote about. It's about how the everyday stresses of modern life can slowly weigh you down until it all feels too much. The connection it's already made with people - even before release - shows how universal those feelings are."
The single offers a stripped-back, hauntingly intimate moment in the band's typically high-energy set, showcasing Keelan and guitarist/keyboardist Myles Henderson performing side-by-side - a raw, exposed glimpse into the heart of The Rosadocs. Fans lucky enough to catch it live have seen entire venues fall into stunned silence, hanging onto every word.
"We hope it’s a track that not only expresses that loneliness many feel today," Keelan continues, "but also unites people through it. We tell stories in our lyrics, sometimes observationally, sometimes personally - and with 'Cross to Bear,' you can hear we’re speaking from experience."
"Cross to Bear" is the first taste of the band's upcoming EP - a collection of songs tackling the highs and lows of modern life. The EP signals a new era for The Rosadocs - self-produced, creatively fearless, and unafraid to explore new sonic territory.
"The pace of modern life allows no time for real self-reflection," says Keelan. "We can get so wrapped up chasing the next thing - money, houses, holidays - that we forget to just be present. We wanted this EP to capture both the beauty and the chaos of that reality."
Following the single launch, The Rosadocs are set for a massive summer, with sold-out headline shows at iconic venues like Deaf Institute Manchester and Camden Assembly London, and high-profile festival slots including The Great Escape, Donny Fest, an epic homecoming at Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield, and a dream billing at Come Together Newcastle with Kings of Leon and Courteeners.
"We can't wait for summer," Keelan says. "Playing our biggest hometown shows at Tramlines and Rock N Roll Circus is going to be unbelievable. Victorious Festival has always been a bucket list one for us too - a day by the sea, what’s not to love?"
The Rosadocs have already racked up sold-out UK tours, national radio support from BBC Introducing and Radio X's John Kennedy, massive festival crowds at Isle of Wight and Y Not Festival, and support slots with the likes of Gerry Cinnamon, Madness, and The Sherlocks — all without a label or plugger.
Now, "Cross to Bear" marks their defining moment - a national introduction to a band ready to break into the big leagues.
Catch The Rosadocs live this summer:
- 10 May – Deaf Institute, Manchester (Headline Show)
- 17 May – The Great Escape Festival, Brighton
- 25 May – Tim Burgess' Merch Pop Up
- 30 May – Ku Bar, Stockton (Headline Show)
- 1 June – The Parish, Huddersfield (Headline Show)
- 7 June – Donny Fest
- 8 June – Come Together Festival, Newcastle
- 13 June – Camden Assembly, London (Headline Show)
- 19th July Monument Festival, Sunderland
- 16th August, Hardwick Festival August
- 23rd August Victorious Festival
29th August Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield
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