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Photo by Asia Harman The new single from Rosali is sure to become an instant favorite the first time you hear it, and it's only going to grow on you from there. "On Tonight" has this great indie rock meets pop and roots sound. I know that's kind of one of the big sounds the past few years, but Rosali is combining those genres unlike anyone you've heard before. "On Tonight" has a kind of Liz Phair meets The Pretenders sound to it. More importantly, it's guaranteed to suck you in completely within the first few seconds. Rosali is one of those artists I was pretty sure I was going to like, but after hearing "On Tonight," I'm certain I'm going to adore her. Rosali says of her latest single: “Being ‘on' is something akin to being in a flow state, where you’re zinging with divine inspiration, full of fire, and open to possibilities. I kind of wrote the song from the P.O.V. of Eve seducing the snake and the narrative began to unfold as...

Photo by Asia Harman Rosali is North Carolina based musician Rosali Middleman. Her latest single, "Rewind," has this terrific blend of mainstream folk mixed with an alt-rock edge. Middleman's vocals have this light and breezy feel that sucks you in. She has an irresistible warmth to her voice that instantly endears her to you, but then the song starts moving in unexpected directions. It's filled with thundering drums and indie rock style guitar solos, while still being a fairly straightforward roots based singer-songwriter track. You might know what to expect once "Rewind" starts, but it meanders in so many directions that it's going to keep surprising you. You can watch the video for "Rewind" below. Bite Down is due out March 22 on Merge Records, and is available for pre-order here . For more on Rosali, check out the artist's website .