Artist Spotlight: U.K. alt. pop with Rosesleeves

A self-taught producer since age 11, Rosesleeves (aka Sabrine Alsalih) is a 17-year-old musician and songwriter in the U.K.

Influenced by the avant-garde production of FKA twigs and Purity Ring and the emotive songwriting and melodies of Mitski and Radiohead, his sound is best described as ‘constantly evolving alternative pop’.

Alsalih’s music is a “[My music] is a unique, personal journey that creates an ambient atmosphere,” he says. Structured by pop-influenced shapes and nuances, his discography is a sonic experience for listeners of DIY alt/indie pop.

The featured track, “Alphabet,” is an “atmospheric and evocative composition — anyone’s first listen is a memorable experience,” he adds.

FEATURED TRACK: “Alphabet” – Rosesleeves

We recommend listening to more of his tracks on Spotify. Currently, Alsalih has nearly 30K monthly listeners. That’s a sizeable audience for any DIY artist.

Collaborations with osquinn, Noahh, Mag and Ezekiel show Alsalih range and his transcending ability to adopt different styles. Rosesleeves also founded the indie electronic collective Sewerbratz in 2019 and continues to foster its growth.

Fully self-produced and written, he released his debut album 9920deadline in March 2021. He is currently working on developing new areas of his sound through a series of singles. IRC first featured Rosesleeves last summer.