BIO:

Rorie is a singer-songwriter and producer, crafting music that tells stories of heartache and hope. With poetic lyrics and emotive vocals, Rorie’s songs are ethereal, yet grounded in reality. She transports listeners to other worlds while tugging at the heartstrings of what it means to be human. Her journey began at an early age while singing and playing piano and guitar with her church choir. She grew up filling notebook after notebook with lyrics, and slowly found the confidence to begin sharing those songs outside the walls of her bedroom. The vision solidified while working for an anti-human trafficking organization in NYC. She wrote a song inspired by her time there, and launched a successful Kickstarter campaign to record the song and film a powerful music video that raises awareness about this important issue. “This song was a turning point for me. I knew that telling stories through music was something that I absolutely needed to do, and was ready to take the jump.” 

Soon after, Rorie released two EPs: ‘Singing & Silence’ and ‘Dawn,’ which were featured in the iTunes singer-songwriter New Artist Spotlight, and reached top 10 in the iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts. During this time, she collaborated with producers such as Chad Copelin (Sufjan Stevens, Andrew Belle), Tommee Profitt (NF), and opened for artists such as Charlotte Martin, Josh Garrels, Elise Trouw, and more while also playing headlining shows with her band around the East Coast and partnering with brands such as Anthropologie. 

Rorie’s debut Full Length Album, ‘Valley in the Mirror,’ officially released on January 31, 2020. With honest songs written everywhere from her living room to the emergency room, the album is the most holistic picture of Rorie’s artistry to date. “The lyrics on this record all trace back to specific experiences that have taken place over the last few years. I wrote this album alone in my apartment, and many times through tears.” It’s not a sad album though, but full of hope and stories about life and being brave. “I want listeners to hear these songs and take a second glance at life, relationships, and faith. We can so often become apathetic and afraid to feel. Through this music I am saying that it is ok to go deeper and ‘look again.’”

The music is a vibrant mixture of synth-pop energy and singer-songwriter authenticity. While the subject matter is deep, you may also find yourself wanting to dance. Los Angeles-based Celebmix premiered the first single, “Train,” stating: “With such depth and honesty in her work, it is obvious that Rorie will quickly become a well-known solo artist and make her own place. She is definitely one to keep an eye on in the future.” The project was funded by another successful Kickstarter Campaign, and was produced in Brooklyn, Nashville, and LA, with album release shows performed in DC and NYC during February 2020.

Rorie - The Complete Collection, Soundcloud Playlist:

KEY INFO:

  • Performed on national TV with NBCLX in July 2020, and NBCLX Instagram Live Show April 2020

  • New single “Train” played in Movie Theaters (AMC, Malco, etc.) around the US during their pre-show advertisements Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Two Spotify Editorial Playlist Placements

  • Numerous spins for ‘Valley in the Mirror’ album on college and non-commercial radio, some charting at #1 and in top 10

  • ‘DAWN' EP reached #7 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart

  • Debut EP, 'Singing & Silence' produced by Chad Copelin (Sufjan Stevens, Andrew Belle), featured top 5 in the iTunes Singer-Songwriter New Artist Spotlight

  • Two successful Kickstarter campaigns (Full-Length album, 165 backers | single/video for “Restore”)

  • Headlined at popular venue Jammin Java in Vienna, VA - x4, 165+ tix

  • Opened sold out shows for Josh Garrels (Union Stage), Elise Trouw (Jammin Java) + opened for artists such as Charlotte Martin (on tour), Leroy Sanchez, Reeve Carney, and Emily Hearn

  • Performed at venues such as: Union Stage, Rockwood Music Hall (NYC), World Cafe Live (Philadelphia), The Bitter End, Bowery Electric, Cafe Vivaldi, etc.

  • Performed at Nomi Network gala overlooking Central Park in NYC

  • Licensed music to an online blog community with 6K views/month and an actor with an online community of 12K+ followers

  • Partnered with and Performed at Anthropologie stores 4x (Georgetown, DC and Old Town Alexandria stores) on Black Friday for over 2K customers throughout the day, sold CDs in store

A FEW PRESS SAMPLES:

Celebmix (Train Music Video Premiere): “With such depth and honesty in her work, it is obvious that Rorie will quickly become a well-known solo artist and make her own place. She is definitely one to keep an eye on in the future.”

The New Nine: “Rorie’s Ethereal Voice Will Have You Hooked.”

Atwood Magazine:  "Authenticity rings through her words, and feeling through her music."

Lefuture Wave: “Rorie’s vocals are sublime, she has a very powerful voice.”

Keep Walking Music: “This next release is truly something special. RORIE is an artist that landed on our radar not too long ago and we immediately fell in love with her writing style. RORIE’s way with words is a work of art. The imagery and the artist’s ability to relay such deep emotions to the listener is a level of artistry that not a lot of artists can pull off, but RORIE does.”

Lemonade Magazine:  "What do you get when you take a piano-driven ballad and mix it with breathtakingly tender vocals and a strong sense of purpose? You get Rorie. […] And let’s not forget that beyond that near-perfect voice, the Washington, DC-based artist has a gift in her ability to turn a phrase that keeps her lyrics approachable and relatable. Rorie‘s brilliance can also be noted in her hopeful storytelling throughout the EP [...] Rorie is everything you could want in an artist and it all shines through on Dawn."

Ellenwood EP: "...it’s obvious that Rorie will quickly become a well known solo artist of her own right. With two standout EPs under her belt so soon in her musical career, she is definitely one to keep an eye on in the future."