RONA.

Hailing from central Australia, RONA is a First Nations Kaytetye artist who’s dedicated her life to interweaving the history and narratives of her elders into her art. Her productions are a form of storytelling, and the incorporation of her heritage and identity is integral to her work. RONA releases her debut 3-track EP on Rose Avenue on May 20th, with the single “TIOLI” showcasing a delicate and rare ability to balance strength and stillness. RONA’s debut single “Closure” released in April sent shockwaves through Australia’s music-verse, getting features and spins on ABC, TripleJ, SiriusXM Chill and more. The accompanying video, filmed on Kaytete country was featured in MTV’s music video of the week playlist. “Closer” is interwoven with spoken-word from Eastern Arrernte knowledge custodian Helena Buzzacott in her native language.