DERRINGER DISCOVERIES

ARTIST: ROSENBUDTHORN

LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland and Holzminden, Germany

FEATURED: Episode 93

ARTIST BIO 

ROSEBUDTHORN is the collaborative brainchild of  UAP and Katie Tich. Since 2022, they’ve been working on crafting a unique sound—part acoustic, part synth, and 100% indie pop.

Some songs are roses, some are buds, and some are thorns; and most are somewhere in between. Thorns represent negativity, roses represent positivity, and buds represent something to look forward to.

FROM DERRINGER DISCOVERIES

Sometimes, a collaboration comes along that doesn't just meet in the middle; it creates a whole new musical planet. Friends, meet ROSEBUDTHORN, a fantastic new project that has shot right up our "Must-Listen" list.

If you’re a fan of atmospheric indie-rock that carries a dream-pop shimmer, this is your jam. ROSEBUDTHORN  is the powerful merger of synthwave/retrowave producer UAP (who provides the meticulous sound design and lush textures) and singer-songwriter Katie Tich (lending her beautifully vulnerable, ethereal vocals).

The resulting sound is a captivating blend that totally works: it’s the soaring, expansive feeling of an open road, built on layers of ringing, reverb-drenched guitars and UAP’s nuanced production. Listen to their single, " Reflection ," which perfectly showcases this captivating sound. The track builds slowly, with a cinematic scope, creating an atmospheric backdrop for Tich’s clear, emotive delivery. It’s an introspective piece that feels more like shoegaze for the soul than a dancefloor filler.

Team Derringer is all in on this blend of electronic texture and raw indie honesty. It's proof that if you dig deep into the nooks and crannies of the indie scene, you find the real gems. Stop what you’re doing and give ROSEBUDTHORN a listen. This one is a certifiable Rose in our book -- with zero thorns.