Rosetta Stone presents new studio album ‘Under the Weather’ and releases title track as single – Out now
Rosetta Stone
The cult goth band Rosetta Stone returns this month with a new album on Cleopatra Records on August 30. It is 25 years since the group debuted with the EP “Darkness and Light” after having released five cassette tapes and having developed a loyal following around their hometown Liverpool.
Now they release “Under The Weather”, which will be Rosetta Stone’s seventh studio album, and their first since 2020’s “Cryptology”. The new full length will be out on CD and vinyl.
The band’s new single and video for the title track “Under the Weather” is released today.
About Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone emerged from the vibrant musical landscape of the late 1980s in the UK. Founded in 1988 by Porl King and Karl North, the band quickly garnered attention for their dark, atmospheric sound and compelling live performances.
Porl King, the creative force behind Rosetta Stone, played guitar and took on vocal duties, while Karl North handled the bass. The band’s lineup saw various changes over the years, but these two remained the core members during the formative period. Drawing inspiration from gothic pioneers like The Sisters of Mercy and The Mission, Rosetta Stone carved out a niche with their ethereal melodies and brooding lyrics.
Their debut album, “An Eye for the Main Chance”, was released in 1991. Throughout the 1990s, Rosetta Stone continued to evolve, experimenting with electronic elements and darker, more complex compositions. Their subsequent albums, “The Tyranny of Inaction” (1995) and “Chemical Emissions” (1998), reflected this progression.
Despite lineup changes and the shifting musical landscape, Rosetta Stone maintained a dedicated following. After a brief hiatus in the early 2000s, Porl King revived Rosetta Stone, releasing new material and performing live again.
In 2019, the band released “Seems Like Forever”, marking a return to their roots while embracing contemporary production techniques. It was followed by 2020’s “Cryptology”.
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