Neska Rose kicks off a new chapter with a vibrant smash hit, “Bubbling!” a song in which she is not shy about combining playful vibes with the naked truth. Taking it all in stride, this LA native is just 19 and balances the cheeky wit with the naked vulnerability of a real-time and timeless song with depth.
With production bubbling with excitement in brass stabs, rich jazz grooves, and funky basslines, the single gets a '90s alt-pop/neo-soul lovingly tip-of-the-hat. Rose has this sort of delightful, sneaky edge to her vocals; they saunter over the arrangement with a blend of humor, charm, and bite, an essence that makes you feel like she could play it one way or another, attracted but frustrated, self-actualized by not giving a rip.
Produced by Rose herself, the track mixes a punk aesthetic with an unrefuted polish unusual for an unsigned artist, made all the more clear by her vivacious personality that shines in every note. The video features the same ethos, in which a retro-vintage 90s MTV pizzazz is captured by a shot by her mom, and with editing from her stepdad, it was co-directed along with her parents and truly adds an extra layer to the cheekiness of the song.
“Bubbling!” is a claiming of individuality, signifying that the path to self-discovery is not always neat and tidy, but it still yields power. Rose is fast establishing herself as a fearless storyteller, well on her way to carving out her lane. And in embracing the awkward and ugly, Neska Rose serves up something that feels so very real while being completely entrancing.