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Rose & Jack is a heart-wrenching ballad that highlights Lo Lauren’s softer, more vulnerable side. Penned alongside longtime collaborators andysocialclub, Carys Selvey, and BlueGirl, the song reveals a stripped-back, emotionally raw performance. Lauren’s delicate vocals take center stage, gliding over gentle piano chords and subtle string arrangements that provide warmth without overwhelming the song’s intimate atmosphere.
The track’s title nods to the iconic Titanic characters, yet rather than retelling the film’s story, Rose & Jack uses this reference to explore the emotional weight of a secret relationship — one filled with longing, passion, and unspoken connection. The storytelling feels deeply personal, and Lauren’s tender vocal delivery amplifies the emotional resonance.
This sincerity shines through in her performance, as she taps into the vulnerability that makes the song so relatable. The accompanying music video wacks this feeling up to a hundred, depicting Lauren auditioning for the role of Rose, and ultimately failing to secure the role. It’s a remarkable narrative piece, and continues Lauren’s streak of producing high quality videos to accompany her music. For her previous single, Born To Run, Lauren spent three months learning the entire song backwards to create a stunning ‘reverse’ music video, a testament to her uncompromising artistic vision.
Rose & Jack follows a string of successes for Lo Lauren. Her previous releases, Before The Kiss and Wonder, earned her significant industry recognition, including a feature on YouTube’s ‘Pop Fresh’ playlist and a coveted spot as BBC Radio 1’s ‘Future Bop’, chosen by Mollie King. Before The Kiss even caught the attention of Hollywood director Jordan Weiss, who featured the song in the trailer for her film Sweethearts on HBO Max.
Beyond her recorded music, Lauren’s growing presence in live performances has cemented her as a standout act. After supporting acts like Mercer Henderson and playing a sold-out show at The Grace in London, she performed for 25,000 fans at The Hundred cricket event, sharing the stage with major stars such as Cat Burns, Zara Larsson, and Nell Mescal.
As Lauren prepares to release her debut EP Wonderlust, fans can expect a project that captures the emotional highs and lows of navigating one’s twenties — a theme that resonates deeply in Rose & Jack.
As anticipation inevitably builds for her long-awaited EP, Rose & Jack stands as a striking example of Lauren’s ability to craft deeply personal, yet widely relatable music. With a growing fanbase, notable industry recognition, and a clear artistic vision, Lo Lauren is undoubtedly poised to become one of the UK’s most exciting breakout artists.
