S4E8 - Rose Carleo Band

S4E8 - Rose Carleo Band

From Long Way to the Top by Shayne Brian

June 1, 2026 · 18 min · Season 4 · Episode 8

About this episode

Rose Carleo discusses her new album '42 Days' and the personal journey behind it.

Australian rock powerhouse Rose Carleo joins Shayne Brian on Long Way to the Top for a powerful, honest, and deeply personal conversation about her brand-new album 42 Days . In this episode, Rose opens up about the emotional journey behind the record — a raw, blues-rock driven album born from real-life experiences, grief, resilience, and healing. Best known for her commanding vocals and standout appearance on The Voice Australia , Rose has built a respected career across the Australian music scene, blending classic pub rock, blues, and soulful storytelling into one unmistakable sound. We dive into the stories behind key tracks including the title song “42 Days” , explore her songwriting partnership with Mick Adkins, and talk about how this album became a defining moment in her career. Plus, Rose shares what fans can expect from her upcoming live shows and how these songs translate on stage. If you love Australian rock, blues rock, powerful female vocalists, and real stories behind the music , this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 🎸 Listen to the album 42 Days and follow Rose Carleo Band here -  https://www.rosecarleoband.com/ Hit plus or follow…

People in this episode

Host: Shayne Brian

Guest: Rose Carleo

Topics covered

  • Australian rock
  • blues rock
  • songwriting
  • female vocalists
  • music industry
  • personal stories

Keywords

  • Rose Carleo
  • 42 Days
  • Australian rock
  • blues rock
  • The Voice Australia
  • songwriting
  • live shows

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Voice Australia, Rose Carleo Band, Long Way to the Top

Books & works: 42 Days

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