Cameron Jones measures the limits of love on stirring debut "Rose"

The singer-songwriter's debut track is an emotive and powerful exploration of a relationship gone stale.

Jones' reflective state is given ample breathing space among the song's echoing piano notes, intermittent guitar licks and skeletal beats - all kissed with the kind of stirring reverb that characterises much of RHODES' material.

He adds that "Rose" is about a "reluctance to accept the reality" of the relationship that "only makes the situation more complicated." This is touched upon in the lyrics: "a battleground is where we're sleeping / want to love you with all my heart but it's stopped beating / so don't take it out on me / because of problems no one sees."

The key change at the middle eight is the most striking part of "Rose". Jones' vocal here carries an both an otherworldly layer and a sterner sense of determination ("your retrospect won't change a thing / don't send me words of loving), building momentum for an epic closing chorus. A strong start from a promising newcomer.