First Run Records
Present

who release their new single
Better Love
from their upcoming EP
Shadow Dancing

– Single Release Date: 17th April –
(EP out 13th May)
Genre: Alt Rock, Melodic Rock
FFO: The War On Drugs, Sam Fender, The La’s
Label / Imprint: First Run Records
Format: Digital Single
“Rousing guitar-based anthems infused with beautiful uplifting melodies that simply radiate positivity” – Louder Than War
“Excellent stuff” – John Kennedy / Radio X
“A perpetuating indie euphoria” – Travellers Tunes
“Lovely guitar melodies” – Rock Sins
“Shimmering guitars, heartfelt lyricism & melodies that feel both euphoric & reflective” – XS Noise
Following their first release of 2026 Beautiful Lonely, which enjoyed early support from Radio X’s John Kennedy & is currently sitting on the station’s X-Posure playlist, Manchester’s melodic-rock outfit Rosellas release Better Love – the second track from their upcoming Shadow Dancing EP.
Inspired by a mix of artists ranging from the sing-along choruses of Sam Fender to the psychedelic, reverb-soaked guitars associated with the likes of Pink Floyd & The War on Drugs, Better Love embraces cutting-edge production techniques & whispery harmonies. On the instrumentation front, sparse touches of electric guitar leave room for the track’s acoustic guitars to drive the song forward in a gentle & mellow manner.
As for the lyric, the band explain: “Better Love is almost sung in third person, as if it’s a promise to yourself that things will get better. There’s a real nostalgic feel to the lyric, as if you’re looking back on your life & wondering where the time has gone. It’s almost saying, that although we might not be where we had wanted to be in life by this point in time, that’s ok”.
Rosellas are looking to build on what was a highly successful year in 2025 with appearances on Talk Sport live radio, for an interview & acoustic performance, gaining features on Radio X’s X-posure show with John Kennedy & slots on Spotify playlists The Official Formula 1, Betfred Super League, Wimbledon’s Official Playlist & more.
Better Love & the upcoming 5 track EP Shadow Dancing are dropping via Glasgow-based label First Run Records in early summer, after Rosellas signed a multi-EP record deal with the forward thinking & artist-led label.
Growing up individually in Manchester, Rosellas are Drew Selby (vocals / guitar), Euan Mail (guitar), Ollie Appleby (bass) & Mark Zanker (drums). A chance meeting between Drew & Euan on the train back from a Blossoms gig was the catalyst that kick-started the band. Inspired musically by The War On Drugs, Sam Fender & The La’s, lyrically by Ian Brown, Morrissey & Noel Gallager to name a few, Rosellas have gone on to headline This Feeling’s Isle of Wight & Truck Fest stages, play a sold out show at Manchester’s Academy 2, & enjoy radio support from BBC Introducing, BBC 6Music’s Chris Hawkins, Radio X’s John Kennedy & many more.
With ongoing UK tour dates from now till the EP release in May, Rosellas are winning over new fans to their melodic alt rock sound.! Be sure to follow on socials for updates – it’s a beautiful night!
Shadow Dancing Tour 2026
Mar 27th (Fri) – Sheffield / Arundel Emporium
Mar 29th (Sun) – Skegness / Shiiine On Festival
Apr 9th (Thu) – Huddersfield / Amped
Apr 10th (Fri) – Glasgow / Nice ‘N’ Sleazy
Apr 11th (Sat) – Newcastle / Head Of Steam
Apr 16th (Thu) – London / The Grace
Apr 23rd (Thu) – Bristol / The Croft
Apr 24th (Fri) – Wrexham / The Parish
Apr 25th (Sat) – Manchester / Band On The Wall
May 1st (Fri) – Southampton / Heartbreakers
May 2nd (Sat) – Birmingham / Sunflower Lounge
May 8th (Fri) – Leeds / Warehouse *
May 9th (Sat) – London / 100 Club *
May 15th (Fri) – Glasgow / Òran Mór *
* Supporting Proud Mary
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