Kingston Rose + Sidetracked at The Jam Factory

Kingston Rose is a UK-born, Wellington-based artist blending sleek pop songwriting with soul, jazz, and a dose of dry humour. A former choir kid turned self-taught producer, he makes music that’s emotionally layered without taking itself too seriously. His new single “Don’t Even Know Why” is equal parts vulnerable and polished — the kind of track that lets the feelings hit without dragging you down. Behind the songwriting is someone who’s lived through the mess: breakups, burnout, and days when instant noodles were the only budget option. But it’s that honesty — and a quiet confidence under the chaos — that makes Kingston’s work feel personal and real.