The keen reader might remember Switzerland-based rocker Jack Rush from an article we published earlier this year, praising the talented musician and songwriter as “living proof that it’s never too late to start something new”. You see, Rush has reached an age that many would define as full of wisdom… a milestone that doesn’t stop Jack from expressing himself through art and music. ‘Rrose Sélavy’ is the perfect example of that. Marking Rush’s latest offering, the record takes an observant look at the enigmatic transvestite alter-ego of French artist Marcel Duchamp, wrapping it all in euphoric and charismatic rock goodness.
Out now via Rattler Records, ‘Rrose Sélavy’ feels playful and bold, yet also intense and meaningful. Drawing a parallel between societal chaos and forward-thinking activism, the piece might appear as a simple rock cut, at least on the surface. If one looks closer, Jack Rush’s genius begins to appear, as he layers substantial songwriting over uplifting aural matter. That’s something he’s done before, and it has now become a bit of a signature of the Zurich-based musician.
Delving deeper into the record, Rush explains: “‘Rrose Sélavy’ was one of many ways Marcel Duchamp challenged conventional ideas. And that’s why he was such a seminal influence not just on modern art but on society itself. In my small way, with this song, I hope to reintroduce his genius to a contemporary audience, during these ominous times of authoritarian revival, and dedicate this song to the courageous LGBTQ+ community, which is so vital to the resistance movement against authoritarianism.”
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