Rose Zita Falko
Singer Songwriter POET
Sonic Landscapes dressed in Western Noir melodies
Falko wears it well

Rose Zita Falko lives in Western Regional Victoria, Australia. Her early life was surrounded by singing, poetry and literature and this fuelled a passion to further explore the world of music and creative writing. This journey has been a tapestry of exciting and eclectic opportunities with the focus now firmly resting on singing and songwriting. Rose Zita Falko has been involved in touring successfully along the east coast, Tasmania and across her beloved home State of Victoria a number of times. Most recently, she attended two international songwriting retreats, REO rafting songwriters retreat in Canada where she was mentored by the likes of Bonnie Hayes (Bonnie Raitt, Cher and Billy Idol) and Matty Benbrook (Dido, Paolo Nutini, Faithless). She was lucky enough to co-write with international artists such as Bobby Buzini and Nick Howe. Rose attended another rewarding retreat with Judy Stakee in Nashville, USA. Her speciality as a top-line writer hasn’t gone unnoticed and allows Rose Zita Falko to share her love of poetry and the benefits of implementing and integrating this artform within a song. Her passion and advanced skills in the co-writing room nationally and internationally has gained a long lasting reputation as a strong facilitator and collaborator. Back home, there's been time to perform at a number of nationally renowned festivals including Leap And Bounds, Brunswick Festival, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Hats Off To Country (virtual), Festival of King Island to name a few plus successfully launch her debut EP, Original Son to critical acclaim. Most recently Rose has been bless to hold space for aspiring singers and songwriters as a vocal coach at Awaken Your Authentic Voice Holistic Vocal Coaching - founded in 2020 by Rose Zita Falko.

There is no archetypal Rose Zita Falko song, her songs range from a quiet soulful meander through to upbeat toe-tapping sing-alongs. As a solo artist Rose Zita Falko continues to expand her music vision by planning her next music release project in both music, further co-writing ventures and live performances. When asked about her songwriting, she reveals that her songs come from a place of dedication to the love of poetry, a love of melody and from a place of trust in the art of improvisation whether it is working with a song for a day or over many years.

Original Son is a collection of songs that explores the concept of loneliness and what that looks like in the alternate guises of gratitude and resentment. The songs are steeped in big picture story telling intertwined with heartfelt reflection. These are songs that you can quietly sit with and ponder on, or stamp your feet wildly and clap to, but most importantly, relate to. Original Son is an EP of unique songs written by Rose Zita Falko and a special co-write with Felicity Urquhart (Old Memory), with accompaniment from Emilio Kormanich (electric guitar), Jason Vorherr (guitar, bass and backing vocals ), Peter Maslen (drums and percussion), Adrian Whitehead (keys and guitar) and masterfully pulled together by Steve Vertigan (producer and engineer).

Rose Zita Falko is set to release her upcoming single Lullaby of a Breaking Heart on Friday November 8th 2024.

This single offers up an opportunity to melt into a daydream of ambient, poetic sonic colours draped in a looping melody and soundscape. Take a short bittersweet journey into your memory field of the one that got away. The one you never truly expressed your utmost love too. Available on all digital streaming services November 8th.

‘Heavenly Father’ left me still, silent and overwhelmed. I will always remember sitting in a caravan with Rose when she played me this song on her guitar. Every now and then a true artiste brings a sound and attitude that is alluring and knowing. Rose has many skills and uses them subtly but when you least expect it her playful vocal demands every bit of your attention, much like a young KD Lang. Poetic, poised, and powerful - I’m a fan.

Felicity Urquhart
Host of Saturday Night Country (ABC Radio)
Talent Development Project
Channel 7 Sydney Weekender Presenter