AROE began coalescing in December 2024, in Seattle Washington, sparked by Alessandra Rose’s desire to reclaim a space for creativity.With songs already written but not yet fully realized, she connected with Paul Berryman and Johnny Nails to help refine her vision and bring the music to life in the studio. As the tracks evolved, so did the collaboration. AROE was no longer just an idea, but something fully formed.Rooted in lyricism, the music weaves melodic vocals through songs that reflect on what gives life meaning and why we stay close to it. Whether for love, friendship, purpose, or protest, AROE explores the reasons we choose to stay.Their debut EP, New Air, arrives on May 22, 2026, marking the band’s official introduction and the beginning of their next chapter on the road as direct support for Eric Howk’s Spring 2026 tour. <iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aiZqFmdypT0?si=XufW0i4WqG8l7gqR" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" height="315" width="560" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed> Eric Howk is a Seattle-based guitarist and songwriter best known for his dynamic work with Portugal. The Man. Blending indie rock, soul, and blues influences, Howk brings a distinctive, melodic style shaped by both technical skill and emotional depth.&nbsp;