Solace formed in 2019 on the Isle of Wight in the UK, originally as a 5 piece. The band quickly became a 4-piece outfit and after a few member changes in the early months settled on a line-up that would last until after the covid lockdown of 2020-21. The guys played numerous gigs prior to THIS but many planned shows had to be cancelled when COVID struck and plunged the world into turmoil. 

With lockdowns over, the band headed to a local recording studio with a session drummer and recorded a 5 track EP called ‘The bad cow sessions’. Unfortunately, this was never finished as the studio owner and sound engineer sadly passed away and the mixing was never completed. 

Solace took a sabbatical for just over a year and reformed in July 2022 with the band’s 2020 drummer, the amazing Sean Schofield making a return and a new bass player in the form of the incredible Shaun Lomax joining long-time Solace electric guitarist Paul Drury and sublime singer/songwriter Simon Dobbs on acoustic guitar. 

The guys headed to Empire Sound on the Isle of Wight and completely re-recorded and re-imagined the 5 songs from the previously recorded EP along with 7 others to form the album that has been called ‘This is now’ and is due for release in November 2022.

Although the album has songs ranging from the very first works of Solace to absolutely up to date new tracks, the album represents the band currently, hence the title.

Each song tells a story and takes the listener on an introspective, relaxing, and thought-provoking journey that will not only stir the soul but also calm the spirit.

Solace are looking forward to the future with more music to come and hope to take many fans on their journey with them. 

Musician Rosie Smith (22) from Glastonbury is poised for success with the release of her upcoming debut album ‘Face’. She has relished a restless year in which she performed at Glastonbury Festival for the first time and went on tour with Scouting For Girls. Next year is expected to be exceedingly busy for her as we await her album and many more live shows. Signed to label X&Y records, Rosie Smith made her mark with a debut single Breakfast For Dinner Tonight , following that with the live favourite Dirty Harry Rosie, a talented actress, once appeared with David Tenant in Broadchurch. She is influenced by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, The Lumineers, Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish and John Denver and has been described as ' an exceptionally gifted lyricist who writes beautifully pertinent songs that express purpose, intent and meaning." Of her music Rosie says: “I play the guitar, piano, drums and a little bass and trumpet. I love finding obscure ways to play chords and melodic patterns and I am fascinated by harmonies. I would describe my music style as storytelling in a commercial way. I guess it’s folky pop with a twist! "Because of my own life experiences, I hope my music is a kind of self-help guide for other young adults struggling with love, friendship, upheaval and grief.”