Rorie Shares Heartwarming New Single “Dance”
D.C. singer-songwriter Rorie has shared “Dance” the second single from her forthcoming debut album Valley in The Mirror due out January 31, 2020 via self-release. “Dance” was inspired by the unwavering marriage of her grandparents, and a moment in the nursing home hallway a few days before her grandfather passed away. They were best friends, and their love survived through many challenges. This single is dedicated to them and the way they danced through life together.
Rorie is a singer-songwriter, crafting music that tells stories of heartache and hope. With poetic lyrics and emotive vocals, Rorie’s songs are ethereal, yet grounded in reality. She transports listeners to other worlds while tugging at the heartstrings of what it means to be human. Rorie began writing songs at an early age, but it was a while before she found the confidence to share those songs outside the walls of her bedroom. She found herself greatly inspired while working for an anti-human trafficking organization in NYC. She wrote a song influenced by her time there and played it at a benefit concert in the city. After being encouraged to share the song on a larger scale, she launched a successful Kickstarter campaign to record the song and film a powerful music video that raises awareness about this important issue.
Soon after, Rorie released two EPs: ‘Singing & Silence’ and ‘Dawn’, which were featured in the iTunes singer-songwriter New Artist Spotlight, and reached the top 10 in the iTunes’ Singer-Songwriter charts. During this time, she collaborated with producers such as Chad Copelin (Sufjan Stevens, Andrew Belle), Tommee Profitt (NF), and opened for artists such as Charlotte Martin, Josh Garrels, Elise Trouw, and more while also playing headlining shows with her band around the East Coast and partnering with brands such as Anthropologie.
Rorie is now preparing to release her debut full-length album, Valley in the Mirror, in January 2020. With honest songs written everywhere from her living room to the emergency room, the album is the most holistic picture of Rorie’s artistry to date. The music is a vibrant mixture of synth-pop energy and singer-songwriter authenticity. While the subject matter is deep, you may also find yourself wanting to dance. The album was funded by another successful Kickstarter Campaign and was produced in Brooklyn, Nashville, and Los Angeles with Chris Cubeta, Gary Atturio, Jordan Sapp, and Charlotte Martin.
Her latest single ”Dance” is a defiant declaration of love. It’s a call to make the most of life and do what we feel called to, even when it seems absurd to everyone else. The song is inspired by the unwavering marriage of her grandparents, and a moment in the nursing home hallway a few days before her grandfather passed away. He looked at his wife of 50+ years and humorously said: “let’s get out of here.” They were best friends, and their love survived through a lot of challenges. This single is dedicated to them and the way they danced through life together.
“Dance” is the latest single off her upcoming debut full-length album Valley in the Mirror available on January 31st, 2020.
