The Rua

The Rua
Background information
Origin Windsor, England
Genres
Years active 2013 (2013)–present
Labels
  • FOD Records
Associated acts
Website therua.com
Members
  • Roseanna Brown
  • Alanna Brown
  • Jonathan Brown

The Rua are a family pop rock band from Windsor, England. The band consists of sisters, Roseanna (Lead Vocals, guitar), Alanna (Piano, backing vocals) and brother, Jonathan Brown (violin, vocals, guitar). They were signed by Independent label FOD Records and released their debut single "Fight For Whats Right' in 2015.

Billboard named the band one of 'Tomorrow's Hits', also calling the band's 'sound' a mix between Taylor Swift, The Cranberries and The Corrs.[1] Q gave their debut album 'Essence' a 4* review.[2]

History

The Rua grew up in Windsor, Berkshire, however their family roots are all from Ireland, where they spent a lot of their time growing up, playing music and taking part in music competitions. They were all classically trained on piano, violin and voice and performed together from when they were all young. The trio formed as a band in 2011 and started writing their own material together. They were influenced by all types and genres of music, especially from growing up in such a musical family. Artists such as Fleetwood Mac, U2, Coldplay, Snow Patrol, The Corrs, Taylor Swift, Adele, have had a lot of musical affect on the group and their writing.[3][4]

Essence

They were signed in 2013 by Independent label FOD records[5] and began the process of recording their first album. To play on the album with The Rua, FOD brought in Nigel Harrison, former bass player of the rock band Blondie and writer of hit song, 'One Way Or Another'. On drums they brought in Clive Deamer, who is best known for playing in Portishead, Get the Blessing, and Radiohead. On Keys/Synth Mike Rowe who plays with Noel Gallagher High Flying birds and on electric guitar Dani Robinson, who played Jimi Hendrix in The Hendrix Experience, with original bassist Billy Cox.

Their first single "Fight For What's Right" was released in the United States in February 2015. During their time touring in America in 2015 they played gigs with, Rachel Platten, Adam Lambert, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Karmin, A Great Big World, The Score and Third Eye Blind.

The second single off their debut album Essence was "Without You" and was released in May 2016. On its first week at Hot AC Radio in the United States it was 4th most added song tied with Zara Larsson and MNEK's "I will never forget you".[6]

On 20 May 2016 The Rua debut their new single for the first time in Ireland, as guests performing on "The Late Late Show" in Dublin.[7]

It's Dance remix by Love To Infinity secured no. 3 Breakout spot on the Billboard charts Club/Dance Songs Chart[8] and Peaked at no. 17 in the Billboard Club/Dance Chart. [9]

During 2016 the trio shared the stage with the likes of, Wrabel, Parachute, Train (band), Blue October, Walking on Cars & Andrew 'McMahon'. They attended the MusiCares awards in association with Grammys who honoured Tom Petty and also US-Irleand Alliances' Oscar Wilde Awards in Santa Monica which JJ Abrams hosted.

Their third single off this album, "Fire and Lies', was released 13 March 2017[10]

Film

All three have appeared in the Harry Potter film series. Alanna was in Gryffindor and appeared in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Roseanna in Slytherin appeared in, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Jonathan was in Hufflepuff and appeared in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Saying "it was one of the best experiences we have ever had... it was like being part of a big family".[11] They have also been in films separately. Roseanna appeared in, Thor: The Dark World, Maleficent and Snow White and the Huntsman. Alanna in The Crown (TV series) and Allied (film) and Jonathan in Dark shadows(film).

Discography

Albums

  • Essence (2015)
  • The Rua (tbd)

Singles

  • "Fight For What's Right" (2015)
  • "Without You" (2016)
  • "Fire and Lies" (2017)
  • "All I Ever Wanted" (2018)

References

  1. ↑ "Tomorrow's Hits: The Rua, Marc Scibilia & Banners". Billboard. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "U.K. SIBLING TRIO THE RUA FIRST SINGLE "FIGHT FOR WHAT'S RIGHT" AT POP RADIO IN FEBRUARY; CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DEBUT ALBUM 'ESSENCE' TO BE RELEASED IN THE COMING MONTHS – Created by Don – In category: Music – Tagged with: – Don411.com Media :: Performing Arts News Unabridged -". Don411.com Media :: Performing Arts News Unabridged. 21 January 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "The Rua Prove That Siblings Make the Best Bands". Myspace. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "The Rua | Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates | MTV". MTV Artists.
  5. ↑ "The Rua – FOD Records". FOD Records. 12 August 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  6. ↑ "P!nk's "Just Like Fire" Repeats as Hot AC Radio's Most Added; Goo Goo Dolls Again Second". Headline Planet. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  7. ↑ "Watch The Late Late Show Extras: The Rua online". RTÉ Player. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  8. ↑ "Kings of Spins The Rua – Without You – FOD..." kingsofspins.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  9. ↑ "Dance Songs: Top Dance Music Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  10. ↑ "Lordes green light repeats hot ac radios added song". headlineplanet.com. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  11. ↑ "An Interview with the UK-Based Sibling Trio, THE RUA! | All Access Music". music.allaccess.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
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