AJ Rosales
@ajrosales.bsky.social
musician, producer, artist @ ajrox.net
Next Show: West Loop Chicago, Sat Jan 31. Venue to be revealed by Sofar Sounds. This one's going to be a blast! 🔥
www.sofarsounds.com/events/64114
If you missed my livestream on the Bunker, go here to listen. Please comment on the video too if you're enjoying it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=obPa...
www.sofarsounds.com/events/64114
If you missed my livestream on the Bunker, go here to listen. Please comment on the video too if you're enjoying it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=obPa...
January 26, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Next Show: West Loop Chicago, Sat Jan 31. Venue to be revealed by Sofar Sounds. This one's going to be a blast! 🔥
www.sofarsounds.com/events/64114
If you missed my livestream on the Bunker, go here to listen. Please comment on the video too if you're enjoying it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=obPa...
www.sofarsounds.com/events/64114
If you missed my livestream on the Bunker, go here to listen. Please comment on the video too if you're enjoying it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=obPa...
Missed this Tuesday's Livestream Event on "The Bunker"? Watch it now on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=obPa...
January 23, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Missed this Tuesday's Livestream Event on "The Bunker"? Watch it now on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=obPa...
Yesterday’s appearance on YouTube on The Bunker Live can be re-streamed at the following link: www.youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
If you missed it, tune in and check out all the new tunes I played. I genuinely had a great time at this show. Thanks to Fletch, The Bunker and Brian Christian Adam.
If you missed it, tune in and check out all the new tunes I played. I genuinely had a great time at this show. Thanks to Fletch, The Bunker and Brian Christian Adam.
AJ Rosales - Indie Acoustic - on The Bunker Live
YouTube video by The Bunker
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January 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Yesterday’s appearance on YouTube on The Bunker Live can be re-streamed at the following link: www.youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
If you missed it, tune in and check out all the new tunes I played. I genuinely had a great time at this show. Thanks to Fletch, The Bunker and Brian Christian Adam.
If you missed it, tune in and check out all the new tunes I played. I genuinely had a great time at this show. Thanks to Fletch, The Bunker and Brian Christian Adam.
Livestream concert starts in two hours: 👍
youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
AJ Rosales - Indie Acoustic - on The Bunker Live
YouTube video by The Bunker
youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Livestream concert starts in two hours: 👍
youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
YouTube link for Tomorrow’s 8:30 CST The Bunker Livestream with AJ Rosales: (set yourself a reminder so you don’t forget to watch!!!) youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg... #livestream #youtubelive #singersogwriter #acoustic #ajroxdotnet
January 19, 2026 at 8:31 PM
YouTube link for Tomorrow’s 8:30 CST The Bunker Livestream with AJ Rosales: (set yourself a reminder so you don’t forget to watch!!!) youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg... #livestream #youtubelive #singersogwriter #acoustic #ajroxdotnet
Stream the Hour Long Concert on YouTube (The Bunker Live) free on Tue Jan 20 @ 8:30 PM at: #livestream #youtubelive #acoustic #ajrosales
youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
January 18, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Stream the Hour Long Concert on YouTube (The Bunker Live) free on Tue Jan 20 @ 8:30 PM at: #livestream #youtubelive #acoustic #ajrosales
youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
Slight delay for my livestream on The Bunker - it’s now Tuesday Jan 20th instead of the 13th. Tune in then for live music from moi! 🔥
January 11, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Slight delay for my livestream on The Bunker - it’s now Tuesday Jan 20th instead of the 13th. Tune in then for live music from moi! 🔥
Upcoming Shows. See you all this Saturday at the City News Cafe (4018 N. Cicero, Chicago. 👍
January 8, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Upcoming Shows. See you all this Saturday at the City News Cafe (4018 N. Cicero, Chicago. 👍
Tuesday, Jan 13 is The Bunker Livestream. This is a free event. 👍
Watch at this link:
youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
Show info:
bunkerlive.net#aj
Watch at this link:
youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
Show info:
bunkerlive.net#aj
AJ Rosales - Indie Acoustic - on The Bunker Live
YouTube video by The Bunker
youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Tuesday, Jan 13 is The Bunker Livestream. This is a free event. 👍
Watch at this link:
youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
Show info:
bunkerlive.net#aj
Watch at this link:
youtube.com/live/obPa7Gg...
Show info:
bunkerlive.net#aj
I think if there’s one song I’ve written that encapsulates 2026, it’s probably “Dead Man’s Sea”. I think it perfectly states the sometimes bittersweet struggle to reach a desired outcome or understanding. Onwards and upwards, and all the best to everyone in the new year! - AJ
youtu.be/v7has3JfsJ0a
youtu.be/v7has3JfsJ0a
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December 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I think if there’s one song I’ve written that encapsulates 2026, it’s probably “Dead Man’s Sea”. I think it perfectly states the sometimes bittersweet struggle to reach a desired outcome or understanding. Onwards and upwards, and all the best to everyone in the new year! - AJ
youtu.be/v7has3JfsJ0a
youtu.be/v7has3JfsJ0a
Tune in to WGN Radio next Saturday at 3PM CST (wgnradio.com) to hear me perform a short live set! If you want to see the live performance, please RSVP at this link: (it’s free but you have to RSVP.) www.ticketweb.com/.../wgn-outs...
November 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Tune in to WGN Radio next Saturday at 3PM CST (wgnradio.com) to hear me perform a short live set! If you want to see the live performance, please RSVP at this link: (it’s free but you have to RSVP.) www.ticketweb.com/.../wgn-outs...
Tuesday at 7PM: Come to the Bourbon and Brass Speakeasy on top of the Des Plaines Theater. There will be new music to perform. ✌️ #battleofthebands #bourbonandbrassspeakeasy #desplainestheater #desplaines #nwsuburbs #illinoismusic #livemusic #chicagosuburbs #liveentertainment #ajrosales
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Tuesday at 7PM: Come to the Bourbon and Brass Speakeasy on top of the Des Plaines Theater. There will be new music to perform. ✌️ #battleofthebands #bourbonandbrassspeakeasy #desplainestheater #desplaines #nwsuburbs #illinoismusic #livemusic #chicagosuburbs #liveentertainment #ajrosales
Be there on Sat the 22nd at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn. ❤️ RSVP at: www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/tm-event/wgn... #fitzgeraldsnightclub #berwyn #livemusic #ontheair #wgnradio #outsidetheloop #livebroadcast #ajrosales #ajroxdotnet #acousticmusic
November 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Be there on Sat the 22nd at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn. ❤️ RSVP at: www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/tm-event/wgn... #fitzgeraldsnightclub #berwyn #livemusic #ontheair #wgnradio #outsidetheloop #livebroadcast #ajrosales #ajroxdotnet #acousticmusic
November Shows!
Bourbon & Brass (Tue 11th @7:00pm)
1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines
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Fitzgerald's (Sat 22nd @2:30pm)
6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn
This is a special WGN Radio Live Event - I'm a guest of Mike Stephens appearing on the 1000th show of "Outside The Loop".
Bourbon & Brass (Tue 11th @7:00pm)
1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines
www.facebook.com/share/1HjXux...
Fitzgerald's (Sat 22nd @2:30pm)
6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn
This is a special WGN Radio Live Event - I'm a guest of Mike Stephens appearing on the 1000th show of "Outside The Loop".
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 AM
November Shows!
Bourbon & Brass (Tue 11th @7:00pm)
1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines
www.facebook.com/share/1HjXux...
Fitzgerald's (Sat 22nd @2:30pm)
6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn
This is a special WGN Radio Live Event - I'm a guest of Mike Stephens appearing on the 1000th show of "Outside The Loop".
Bourbon & Brass (Tue 11th @7:00pm)
1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines
www.facebook.com/share/1HjXux...
Fitzgerald's (Sat 22nd @2:30pm)
6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn
This is a special WGN Radio Live Event - I'm a guest of Mike Stephens appearing on the 1000th show of "Outside The Loop".
What are you doing on Saturday November 22nd at 2:30? Hope it’s coming out to this event!
Direct RSVP for WGN’s Outside the Loop 1000th live radio program taping at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn. (Mike Stephen the Host was kind enough to include me in this event) 👍
www.ticketweb.com/event/wgn-ou...
Direct RSVP for WGN’s Outside the Loop 1000th live radio program taping at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn. (Mike Stephen the Host was kind enough to include me in this event) 👍
www.ticketweb.com/event/wgn-ou...
www.ticketweb.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
What are you doing on Saturday November 22nd at 2:30? Hope it’s coming out to this event!
Direct RSVP for WGN’s Outside the Loop 1000th live radio program taping at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn. (Mike Stephen the Host was kind enough to include me in this event) 👍
www.ticketweb.com/event/wgn-ou...
Direct RSVP for WGN’s Outside the Loop 1000th live radio program taping at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn. (Mike Stephen the Host was kind enough to include me in this event) 👍
www.ticketweb.com/event/wgn-ou...
Thank you, Selective Memory Magazine! 👍
www.selectivememorymag.com/phasedrift-b...
"I love how Rosales takes chances and puts himself out there... What we get is confidence, imagination, and mastery of a song without the embellishment." - Andrew Duncan
www.selectivememorymag.com/phasedrift-b...
"I love how Rosales takes chances and puts himself out there... What we get is confidence, imagination, and mastery of a song without the embellishment." - Andrew Duncan
Phasedrift by AJ Rosales | Selective Memory
AJ Rosales returns with Phasedrift. It's a different side to Rosales’s musical personality—one that takes intention and focus to peer into his musical soul.
www.selectivememorymag.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Thank you, Selective Memory Magazine! 👍
www.selectivememorymag.com/phasedrift-b...
"I love how Rosales takes chances and puts himself out there... What we get is confidence, imagination, and mastery of a song without the embellishment." - Andrew Duncan
www.selectivememorymag.com/phasedrift-b...
"I love how Rosales takes chances and puts himself out there... What we get is confidence, imagination, and mastery of a song without the embellishment." - Andrew Duncan
Thanks to Hans Werksman from Here Comes the Flood for the Phasedrift album review. ✍️
Hans has been supportive of my music since Manifestations was released. Great to hear a non-american viewpoint on the new album.
www.herecomestheflood.com/2025/08/aj-r...
Hans has been supportive of my music since Manifestations was released. Great to hear a non-american viewpoint on the new album.
www.herecomestheflood.com/2025/08/aj-r...
AJ Rosales: Phasedrift
A blog about music. The good stuff only.
www.herecomestheflood.com
August 23, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Thanks to Hans Werksman from Here Comes the Flood for the Phasedrift album review. ✍️
Hans has been supportive of my music since Manifestations was released. Great to hear a non-american viewpoint on the new album.
www.herecomestheflood.com/2025/08/aj-r...
Hans has been supportive of my music since Manifestations was released. Great to hear a non-american viewpoint on the new album.
www.herecomestheflood.com/2025/08/aj-r...
Song of the day on Chicago Music Guide - a local resource for everything going on in the city and burbs entertainment-wise. 👍
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chicagomusic.guide/hear-aj-rosa...
Hear AJ Rosales’ Stunning Track “Spinning Around” – Today’s Song of the Day - Chicago Music Guide
Chicago’s AJ Rosales shines with “Spinning Around” from his new album Phasedrift — today’s must-hear Song of the Day.
chicagomusic.guide
August 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Song of the day on Chicago Music Guide - a local resource for everything going on in the city and burbs entertainment-wise. 👍
chicagomusic.guide/hear-aj-rosa...
chicagomusic.guide/hear-aj-rosa...
Join me on in Arlington Heights on Tuesday, Sept 9th for the 2025 Hey Nonny Songwriter Contest. This event is likely to sell out so make sure you get a ticket! Pre-sale for tickets starts tomorrow at 10AM. Use the access code "SONG" on heynonny.com to reserve a spot.
Hey Nonny | Live Music Arlington Heights | Local Kitchen Arlington Heights
Hey Nonny in downtown Arlington Heights is the place to “let it go.” It features Chicago’s best listening room for live music and a lively farm-to-table gastropub.
heynonny.com
August 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Join me on in Arlington Heights on Tuesday, Sept 9th for the 2025 Hey Nonny Songwriter Contest. This event is likely to sell out so make sure you get a ticket! Pre-sale for tickets starts tomorrow at 10AM. Use the access code "SONG" on heynonny.com to reserve a spot.
Thanks to Static Multimedia and Chad Connelly for publishing the first actual album review of “Phasedrift”. Is it Phased Rift or Phase Drift? I’m not sure any more... 🎶 staticmultimedia.com/aj-rosales-d...
AJ Rosales Delivers a Timeless Folk Journey with 'Phasedrift' - Static Multimedia
The music on AJ Rosales’s sixth studio album Phasedrift has a timeless quality akin to some of the classic records by the artists and bands that he has listed as influences on his official website or ...
staticmultimedia.com
August 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Thanks to Static Multimedia and Chad Connelly for publishing the first actual album review of “Phasedrift”. Is it Phased Rift or Phase Drift? I’m not sure any more... 🎶 staticmultimedia.com/aj-rosales-d...
Next Tuesday… 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines IL. 2nd Floor of the Des Plaines Theater. 7PM. #showtime #indie #desplainestheater #specialsetlist #soloacoustic #newrelease #organicmusic #earlyshow #illinois #desplaines #chicagoland #triplebill
July 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Next Tuesday… 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines IL. 2nd Floor of the Des Plaines Theater. 7PM. #showtime #indie #desplainestheater #specialsetlist #soloacoustic #newrelease #organicmusic #earlyshow #illinois #desplaines #chicagoland #triplebill
Hear me live this morning during the Val Leventhal show on Que4.org. Val’s show starts at 10AM CST.
Que4 Community Radio
Independent radio station & media/artist community cultural center
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July 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Hear me live this morning during the Val Leventhal show on Que4.org. Val’s show starts at 10AM CST.
Next Show @ Bourbon & Brass (1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL) Performing for Indie Night on Tuesday August 5th at 7PM. Come out for another special setlist! #livemusic #desplaines #illinois #bourbonandbrassspeakeasy #acoustic #music #guitar #singersongwriter #progressive #ajrosales #ajroxdotnet
July 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Next Show @ Bourbon & Brass (1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL) Performing for Indie Night on Tuesday August 5th at 7PM. Come out for another special setlist! #livemusic #desplaines #illinois #bourbonandbrassspeakeasy #acoustic #music #guitar #singersongwriter #progressive #ajrosales #ajroxdotnet
Current Top 5 tracks from Phasedrift (based on cross-comparison of various streaming platforms):
1) Anterograde
2) Leitmotif
3) An Unravelling
4) Phosphene
5) Wait
Listen to “Phasedrift” now on YouTube: tinyurl.com/5n8jawpx
1) Anterograde
2) Leitmotif
3) An Unravelling
4) Phosphene
5) Wait
Listen to “Phasedrift” now on YouTube: tinyurl.com/5n8jawpx
AJ Rosales - "Phasedrift" (Full Album) - YouTube
Official Audio from the album "Phasedrift". Phasedrift Album Available at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6mZf2Eh0d8Z9hjq3Mfb5f1 Apple Music: https:...
tinyurl.com
July 16, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Current Top 5 tracks from Phasedrift (based on cross-comparison of various streaming platforms):
1) Anterograde
2) Leitmotif
3) An Unravelling
4) Phosphene
5) Wait
Listen to “Phasedrift” now on YouTube: tinyurl.com/5n8jawpx
1) Anterograde
2) Leitmotif
3) An Unravelling
4) Phosphene
5) Wait
Listen to “Phasedrift” now on YouTube: tinyurl.com/5n8jawpx
This Friday the 18th. 2020 N. Oakley in Chicago! No cover. Concert starts promptly at 9PM. 👍
July 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This Friday the 18th. 2020 N. Oakley in Chicago! No cover. Concert starts promptly at 9PM. 👍