Rose Betts is a name you should know by now. After making the leap from the lively London music scene to sunny Los Angeles during the pandemic, she’s been on a serious role, already making her way into huge pop culture milestones. Thanks to her catchy Americana/folk melodies and unique vocals, she’s racked up tens of millions of streams on platforms like TikTok and Meta.
Her big break came in 2021 when director Zack Snyder tapped her to perform and produce the Flash’s theme song for his “Justice League” Director’s Cut. This opportunity put her right in the spotlight of the DC fandom and highlighted just how cinematic she could be. Her debut album, “White Orchids”, hit the shelves in 2022 and made quite a splash, in no small part thanks to the viral track “Driving Myself Home,” which made quite a show of her distinctive sound and also landed spots on popular TV shows. This visibility was instrumental in building her reputation as an emerging artist, helping her connect with a broader audience and carve out her niche in the bustling music industry.
After another wildfire hit with “Irish Eyes” in early 2023, Rose Betts caught the attention of labels around the globe. She’s toured extensively across the UK, lighting up festivals like Glastonbury and iconic venues like The Troubadour and Ronnie Scott’s. Her sold-out show at The Moroccan Lounge in LA was a huge milestone, and her collaboration with Snyder on a theme song for “Rebel Moon” shows she’s making waves in both music and film.
But that’s all more or less in the recent past, and it’s all part of a buildup into definite stardom that continues with the charmingly infectious new song she’s sharing with us today…
“Doodles,” is a reflective pub anthem where Rose lists out “the doodles I’d undo,” which include 20-something nights filled with rental car accidents, stolen kisses, and unsaid truths according to her own words. She shares, “There comes a point in your 30s where you start to look back a bit more and, if you’re in a lighter mood, you can very clearly see the mistakes and laugh at them. The things that have gone wrong that you wish had gone a different way, that you can’t undo. The reality, of course, is that life is full of these things. It’s not tied into neat little bows along the way.”
In “Doodles,” Rose captures the essence of regret through vivid metaphors. The phrase “the doodles I’d undo” symbolizes the small mistakes we wish we could erase, from broken hearts to jokes gone awry. “Doodles” resonates as a sharp reflection on the complexities of love and the weight of our choices. It’s a reminder that while we can’t rewrite the past, we can learn from it.
Each line reflects on how seemingly minor actions can create lasting impacts, blending nostalgia with emotional turmoil. Rose Betts evokes a sense of longing for lost loves and missed opportunities while hinting at escapism through a drink at the bar. The song invites listeners to sing along—friends and strangers alike—offering a way to soothe shared heartaches with a wry whiskey smile.
