WFUV Presents: Josh Rouse with special guest Sophie Madeleine

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“There are approximately 2,138 white-guy singer-song-writers currently vying for your attention…it's hard to imagine any of them topping themselves six albums into their career - Somewhere, Nic Harcourt is having a glee-induced seizure.”
-Entertainment Weekly

Josh Rouse started out on Rykodisc where he released five albums and two EPs of literate and engaging guitar pop. During his early years with the label, the singer/songwriter won a devoted audience with his sharply observed lyrics and melodic pop sensibility. A decade after his debut, Rouse picks his favorites from his Rykodisc years for a two-disc anthology that includes his best songs, rare tracks and seven unreleased demos and outtakes. Years and musical styles may separate these songs, but ultimately they are linked through the warmth of Rouse’s voice, the conversational ease of his singing and his unfailing melodic gift.

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“Heart-aching ability to write vivid love songs"
-Brooklyn Vegan

"Madeleine has a fireplace warmth to her voice that hugs perfectly against simple, yet smart lyrics."
-We Listen For You

Armed with nothing but a smile, a ukulele, and a collection of beautifully crafted songs, Sophie Madeleine is fast conquering the musical world.  With her debut independent release "Love.Life.Ukulele" exploding across the internet, she has gained fans on all seven continents and her videos have amassed over half a million hits on youtube.

Sophie's distinctive voice and style have drawn comparisons to Feist and Francoise Hardy, while her ever-growing fan-base has labelled her somewhere between Lily Allen and Cat Power. Whatever the association, there's one thing everyone who's encountered Sophie's music can agree on - it's something special. She is now touring to promote her eagerly awaited forthcoming album “The Rhythm You Started” set for release in the autumn. Be one of the first to immerse yourself in an exciting talent - because you certainly won't be the last.

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