Five Minutes With: Montreal Country Pop Duo Five Roses

Inspired by acts like Lady A and Little Big Town, Five Roses released their debut EP independently in 2018, and have spent the past few years performing across the country. The duo, consisting of Jade Godin and Zach Ouimet, was born out of circumstance after a chance encounter at the barbershop where Godin worked. Finding easy musical chemistry following a jam session, the pair began writing and officially formed Five Roses. In 2021, they made their MDM Recordings Inc. debut with ‘Might As Well Be Me’ (produced by Danick Dupelle), which has garnered over 1M combined streams to date and earned them the title of iHeartRadio/Pure Country Future Star. Five Roses has shared the stage with fellow Canadian country artists Brett Kissel, Meghan Patrick, The Reklaws and most recently as direct support for Tebey on the Shotgun Rider Part II Tour. The duo has made appearances during Canadian Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association’s country music week with the rest of the MDM roster. Five Roses continue to work on new material with Dupelle, delivering a fresh, modern sound to the Canadian country music scene, including a single and video for ‘Our Days Are Numbered’, ‘Feel Good’, and ‘To The Moon And Back’ which are included on the 2022 Top of the Country semi-finalist’s 2022 sophomore EP, Jukebox Vibrations. Five Roses kicked off 2023 with the release of their upbeat summer anthem ‘Sweetheart Of Summer’, which is included on the Jukebox Vibrations Deluxe Edition EP.

Five Roses

Name:

Jade Godin and Zack Ouimet as Five Roses

Genre:

Country pop

Founded:

2016

# of Albums:

1 album

Latest Album:

Jukebox Vibrations Deluxe Edition

Latest Single:

Sweetheart Of Summer

Latest Video:

Favourite musician growing up:

Jade: Shania Twain

Zack: New Found Glory

Favourite musician now:

Jade: Kelsea Ballerini

Zack: Jordan Davis

Guilty pleasure song:

When You’re Gone -Bryan Adams

Live show ritual:

The team countdown in a circle before every show

Favourite local musician:

Jade: Charlotte Cardin

Zach: Suckerpunch!

EP or LP?

EP

Early bird or night owl?

Early bird

Road or studio?

Both equal! There is something magical about both!

Any shows or albums coming up?

Sound Of Music Festival on June 17th!

Where can we follow you?

Instagram | Facebook | Youtube

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Rapid Fire Montreal Questions:

What is your favourite local restaurant?

Jade: L’avenue (I LOVE brunches!)

Zack: l’Express for the best steak and fries in town

What is your favourite street in your city and why?

Jade: Sainte-Catherine because it is always full of life and stores to shop in

Zack: De la Commune in the old port for its history and scenic views

What is your favourite park in your city and why?

Jade: Jarry Parc is the best in the summertime for its BBQs or to watch Tennis!

Zack: The park by the Lachine Canal for picnics and day drinking!

What is your favourite music venue in your city?

Jade: MTelus

Zack: MTelus

What is your favourite music store in your city?

Jade: Long & McQuade

Zack: Long & McQuade

 

 

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