Danielle and Drew McTaggar are the two musicians behind Vancouver based alternative rock band “Dear Rouge.” After a four year wait they have finally released their third studio album. “Spirit” was released on April 8th, 2022 and the duo is currently on a Canadian based tour. They come back to Vancouver on December 10th to close their tour at the Vogue Theatre. https://tickets-center.com/search/Vogue-Theatre-BC
The last few years have changed me and Drew as people forever. Spirit captured the sound of this change and rebirth into the people we are now. Excited for what this chapter holds for us and for you, our fan family. Spirit is out now and yours forever. xohttps://t.co/jYzfNI0P0k pic.twitter.com/hXNzYFVLuE
— DEAR ROUGE (@DearRouge) April 8, 2022
There are 12 tracks on the duo’s new album.” “Gimme Spirit” and the albums single, “Fake Fame,” are the most popular songs from their new album thus far. I would have to disagree and say “Small Talk” is my personal favorite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSsZR989D1s
Dear Rouge says that the meaning of small talk,
“Asserts how the reality of the world right now has changed our needs, as we are all aching for authentic connection, we don’t have the time or space for ‘cheap love.”
Before Dear Rouge closes their tour in Vancouver, they perform in Cumberland, BC on December 7th, Nanaimo, BC on December 8th, and Victoria, BC on the 9th. You can buy tickets on their website: https://www.dearrouge.com/
Dear rouge won a JUNO Award in April of 2016 for “Breakthrough Group Of The Year.” Danielle revealed that when they got nominated, her and Drew discussed that there was only a ten percent chance of them winning and they were just happy to be nominated. They also performed on the live broadcast the next day.
I know how difficult it can be to put yourself out there and be vulnerable, and I’m guessing you do too. However, at some point, you learn to embrace it. It seems as though Dear Rouge understands that as they explain their album.
“Our new album is full of vulnerable moments, which we really pushed ourselves to communicate. On past records, I found it harder to put myself out there. I wasn’t necessarily ready to be that upfront with my thoughts and feelings.”
Now you’re up to speed with all the big things Dear Rouge has been doing, be sure to listen to some of their stuff!
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