Press
REVIVE (2022)
“Consistency & virtuosity… a warm lingering embrace of the South… a hybrid with an added soulful genuine touch…It’s a joyous experience, a dazzling collection of why it’s good to be alive.”
– Americana Highways
“Audio sunshine… blends Americana with classic R&B and Soul… a sound that gets everyone moving.”
– Hollywood Life
“Fun, easygoing… light-hearted and carefree… a reminder to us all to live in the moment and not take the little joys of life for granted.”
– The Boot
“Lures you in with Rosales’ whiskey-soaked, resonant vocals as he and his band explode… a big beat and strong message of perseverance and empowerment.”
– Rock & Blues Muse
“Rosales and his terrific band know how to generate a consistently full sound and sustain a good-time vibe.”
– Music Connection Magazine
(July 2022 Print)
“Blues rock is, of course, amazing. Everyone likes blues rock and anyone who claims not to is wrong. But what lifts this song [‘Some People’] even higher for me is the horns…so thank you, Mr. Rosales, for scratching two aural itches at the same time.”
– Riff Magazine
“Chronicles the journey of hope for more from life… a spoonful of love. Such a lovely metaphor for life.”
– Americana Highways
BRAVE ONES (2018)
“Invoking elements of R&B, gospel, rock, and western influences to dust things up with a helping of soulful grit.”
– PopMatters
“Brave Ones, is a vibrant display of the band’s love for country, Americana, folk and R&B music, and those elements are wonderfully combined together for an immersive new roots music experience.”
– OC Weekly
“It’s impossible to deny the warmth and ease of the lyrics, vocals and music. Rosales seems to be coming from a place of deep content and shining optimism.”
– Glide Magazine
“[Brave Ones] is a toe-tapping collection of songs perfect for a Sunday afternoon spent beachside.”
– Raleigh Metro
“The ever-heartfelt and soulful David Rosales… is tailor-made for Friday evening IPAs – classic, no-frills folk and warm-bellied Americana rock that has no time for whatever ailed you during the workweek.”
– The Sacramento Bee
“Brave Ones finds Rosales exploring love, loss and growth with eleven incredibly personal and powerful songs.”
– The Prelude Press
“A collection of folky rock tunes. There’s a pop edge, but also influences as disparate as gospel and mariachi orchestra… Brave Ones, despite tackling some deeper issues lyrically, comes across as a really happy album. Not shallow, or vapid, it just conveys a sense of optimism… perfect accompaniment to your preferred Midsummer Eve’s event.”
– Twangville
“The album swirls hints of blues, folk, country and rock, combining uplifting melodies with genuine messages… You won’t be able to stop listening!”
– Soundigest
“Given the pervasive cynical and downright dystopian messages we’re getting from pop culture and politics these days, [‘Good to Be Alive’] is the feel-good, heart-on-sleeve tune I need to hear.”
– Runner’s Trip
“[Rosales] masterfully blends styles from almost all genres to form an Americana sound that is second to none.”
– We Podcast & We Know Things
“An amazing singer.. a lyrical genius… [and] extremely down to earth.”
– PhotoPassed
“Rosales is a folk artist at heart, but it’s in the sheer versatility of his compositions that set him head and shoulders above many breaking into the business today.”
– PopMatters
“‘Sunshine’, the album’s second single and a sweet and loving lullaby from parent to child that cruises along with the help of intimate vocals and catchy melody.”
– Glide Magazine
“[Rosales] brought with him a sense of ease and a feeling of calm that I hadn’t felt yet on 6th Street during SXSW 2018.”
– Imperfect Fifth
ALONG THE WAY (2014)
“A 7-song EP that epitomizes Americana folk, country, and blues.”
– NY Music Examiner
“Sweetly optimistic and fun-loving.”
– Guitar World Magazine
“With eyes squeezed shut, mouth stretched wide and fingers dancing across the strings… Rosales brings a perfect blend of country, folk and blues to his live shows.”
– Music Connection Magazine
“David Rosales is the latest sprout in the California crop of folk driven gentle rock.”
– Baeble Music
“A great lyricist. There’s a thoughtfulness and a profoundness about his words.”
– For the Country Record
“Fresh…free-flowing… ‘Along the Way’ is definitely an EP to set your spring and summer to this year.”
– OC Weekly
“A beautiful album, perfect for long drives through the mountains on cool summer evenings.”
– The Prelude Press
“David epitomizes Southern California feel good music.”
– American Roots Sessions
“Makes singing and playing guitar seem as easy as breathing.”
– Charged.fm
“A little bit of Americana, a lil’ California, rock ‘n’ roll, country, folk…it’s a genre defier.”
– JoonBug
“Rosales gives a nice twist to american folk/blues music.”
– Half Beat Magazine
“The kind of folk anthem[s] made for those summer nights spent drinking around a bonfire with friends.”
– Yupster Music
“A truly stunning work of art, with incredible harmonies, steady beats, and a beautifully simple instrumental, all accompanied by David Rosales’ impeccable deliverance of well-written lyrics.”
– Planet Stereo
“A refreshing voice in country music.”
– Music from the Row
“Huntington Beach’s own David Rosales, whose talent for lyrics and songwriting have garnered him notoriety among folk and acoustic circles nationwide. His sweetly optimistic and upbeat Along the Way EP is a gentle collection of the singer’s penchant for writing old fashioned love songs presented with a bluesy, folk and Americana sensibility.”
– OC Weekly
“Beautifully crafted songs, meaningful lyrics and raw emotion.”
– Lens Over Time
“A set composed of songs boasting considerable literacy in variations of Americana. From country-inflected to SoCal folk, Rosales showed his knack for a range of songcraft.”
– Exclaim!
“Soulful voice.”
– Daily SoCal
“Dreamy… memorable… beautiful.”
– For the Country Record
ON THE SEA (2013)
“‘On The Sea’ is a melodious love letter to beautiful song-writing.”
– We Are Unseen
“Unique blend of melancholy blues and country… their sound is unmistakably their own.”
– AOL MUSIC’s The Boot
“Effervescent… a mixture of vaudevillian and romantic; something right out of an old western comedy.”
– KROQ 106.7FM Los Angeles
“Think beautiful harmonies, well written lyrics, easy breezy feeling arrangements.”
– Guitar World Magazine
“Coastal Americana… mesmerizing… deep… soulful.”
– Southern Distinction Magazine
“FOLK ART… a new kind of soulful, folksy sound.”
– Modern Luxury / Riviera Magazine
“‘On the Sea’ fits perfectly with a summer night, a glass of wine in hand. You get the picture.”
– GW’s Acoustic Nation
“On The Sea, a collection of sad but sweet modern day Americana love songs.”
– Infectious Magazine
“Playful… catchy… clear musical chemistry.”
– Charged.FM
“So good… Awesome.”
– KX 93.5FM Laguna Beach
“Heartwarming lyrics that will make you feel better about love…even though it’s not always easy.”
– Plugged In
“Good ole down home country.”
– Soundz of NorCal
“Simple, yet mature songcraft and vocal blend.”
– AOL MUSIC’s The Boot
“Folk revival… mellow out w/ the rustic sounds of this vineyard-traveling duo.”
– The Desert Sun
SMILE (2012)
“A true artist… honest and intimate.”
– The Indie Times
“To be enjoyed and savored; like a fine whiskey.”
– Sacramento Press
“Powerful, deep, and driving voice hints at artists like Johnny Cash and Ryan Bingham.”
– Rabbits Black
“Resurrecting… classic tone… and an impressive baritone vocal delivery.”
– Infectious Magazine
“It truly is a work of art that provides peaceful solace in a time when we are all hoping for brighter days. It will be hard to find another record this year that can match or challenge the passion that David Rosales gives us with ‘SMILE’.”
– Music Junkie Press