Labelman news - Rosie Stuart wins Sound Track, second single “Cupid” out now

We’re releasing a new single from one of Belgium’s most promising voices: Rosie Stuart!
Rosie recently became one of the eighteen laureates of Sound Track, a Belgian music competition organized by VI.BE, after winning the finals in December at Ha Concerts in Ghent.
In total, 1300 (!) bands registered for the competition.
What does this win mean? It means that Rosie earned a year of tailored guidance, studio time, a four-day bootcamp alongside the other laureates, national exposure and international showcase opportunities.

“Cupid” is the second and final single from Rosie’s EP “Cupid / Vegan”.
Expect more from her soon!

About “Cupid”
Valentine’s Day may be approaching, any romance is short-lived once Rosie steps in. This earworm reluctantly brings lovers together, mistaking insecurity for fate. This is vintage Rosie Stuart: cynical, playful, and gently self-mocking, wrapped in an irresistibly catchy pop rock song.
Fresh off winning Sound Track 2026 Oost-Vlaanderen, Rosie Stuart is emerging as a promising voice in Belgium’s vibrant music scene, with growing buzz placing her firmly on the radar for the year ahead. What sets her apart is a radical, almost childlike honesty in her songwriting that cuts deep, embraces discomfort and refuses any filter.
Rosie Stuart - Cupid (Official Video)
Releases January 30th

Rosie’s mind is always racing over the smallest details, yet when it comes to her music, everything seems to flow with ease.
The Ghent-based, restless singer-songwriter writes raw songs in stark contrasts: 100 percent black and white, with no room for gray.
At times, she’s reminiscent of her mother, who carried the same fearless je m’en foutisme as a member of the Kortrijk cult band Midnight Men. Others hear shades of Sinéad O’Connor, PJ Harvey, or Patti Smith in Rosie’s striking voice.
With her three-piece band, Rosie doesn’t just confront the crowd. She takes on the walls around her, the world at large, and even herself.
“Even the rough demo of Vegan couldn’t hide the fact that Rosie Stuart has a rare combination of sharp self-awareness, punk attitude and undeniable class.”
- Wannes Cappelle (Het Zesde Metaal)

First single “Vegan”
Rosie Stuart - Vegan (Official Visualizer)
What sounds like a primal, animalistic invitation to touch turns out to be an ironic yet heartbreaking cry for connection. The track starts small and almost shy, simmering with suppressed frustration before erupting into a raw energy where the pain relentlessly lingers.
Rosie reveals her most vulnerable side, though an impenetrable wall shields her deepest longings. She carries an intense energy, is uncomfortably honest, and constantly balances between bravado and self-sabotage.
If this doesn’t move you… you must be vegan.

Upcoming shows
02/02: Instore @ Music Mania - Ghent (BE)

14/03: Nightshift @ Lounge Kursaal - Oostende (BE)

29/04: Stoemp @ RITCS Café - Brussels (BE)

Many more tbc