Rising troubadour Timothy LaRoque unveils The Florida Effect, alongside lead single “Dreams”, a lush, jazz-inflected single carrying a timeless message about hope and perseverance while paying homage to the swing era.
The Florida Effect gives a glimpse into the life of the modern Floridian and the artist himself – exploring the experiences & feelings of having grown up in a place that has slowly become the breeding grounds and home for corruption in America.
Known for his lyricism and intimate live performances, LaRoque is an old soul in a modern scene — one whose music evokes the beauty, chaos, and contradictions of Florida life. “Dreams”, the record’s lead single, follows LaRoque’s signature of soulful lyricism and nostalgic soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from jazz greats such as Chet Baker and Duke Ellington, and standards like “I’m Beginning to See the Light” and “Dream a Little Dream of Me”, LaRoque recorded nearly every instrument on “Dreams” himself, with exception of drums (Justin Godbolt) and trumpet (Bradley Gagné).
On the single, LaRoque shares, “‘Dreams’ is about the importance of dreaming, how we need dreams to drive us, how a dream can take you a long way; I dream of peace for a peaceful world.”
LaRoque recently debuted “Dreams” at the House of Blues in New Orleans during back-to-back performances earlier this summer, followed by a headlining set at the Miami Beach Bandshell for the FilmGate Music Video Festival on September 25. “Dreams” was a fan-favourite at his listening party on September 26, and officially premiered on WLRN-FM on September 28.
The Florida Effect and “Dreams” signals a new chapter for LaRoque, one that fuses his classic influences with a forward-looking sensibility.
Artist bio: Timothy LaRoque is a 25-year old independent artist based in Miami. The artist has already garnered praise from the likes of Rolling Stone en Español, Miami New Times, and Sun-Sentinel, with airplay on SiriusXM’s Underground Garage, and local NPR affiliate WLRN-FM. Heavily inspired by the beautiful music of the 60’s & 70’s and known for his ethereal live performances, LaRoque is an old soul; a soft, yet spirited troubadour with meaningful messages in Miami’s booming scene. He’s been fortunate to cut through the noise and perform at top venues in the area, such as the Miami Beach Bandshell, the Kaseya Center, Revolution Live, and the Broward Center, amongst others.
LaRoque was also recently featured on Shine On: A Tribute to Pete Ham, a compilation of cover songs written by the late Badfinger frontman, that saw LaRoque’s name next to musical fixtures such as Melanie. Proceeds from this release benefited “Mental Health America of Southeast Florida”, while he’s also raised money for the Coral Restoration Foundation & the ALS Broward Chapter in the past. He currently works with non-profits Guitars Over Guns & Musicians On Call to help bring the power of music to communities of all ages.
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