Joshua Ross, who records as <3peace., makes music that moves between spiritual reflection and modern pop production. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, he produces, performs, and engineers his own material, often drawing from nature and faith as guiding ideas. His single “ROSE PETAL,” recorded at his home studio, follows that path, shaped by a sense of calm and quiet devotion.
The song opens with deep, rounded drums that set a steady rhythm under his soft, reverb-soaked vocals. A smooth pad fills the background, creating a wide space that feels more like open air than a room. The mix slowly layers with subtle synth textures and light acoustic guitar, giving the track a sense of movement without changing its pace. Everything stays in orbit around the same steady pulse, and that constancy is what makes it work.
There’s no attempt at a dramatic rise or climax—“ROSE PETAL” drifts forward in one continuous line, like a thought that never quite ends. The atmosphere is reflective but never heavy, built on tone and space rather than structure. Ross’s production choices highlight that balance: he keeps the vocals roomy, the synths soft, and the guitar near the end as a quiet release.
It’s the sound of someone turning faith into a pop language that feels personal and unforced.
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