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Ziemba Releases Folk-Pop Single 'The Perfect Rose' Recorded in California Studio

publication · 2026-03-21

Artist Ziemba released a new single titled 'The Perfect Rose' in spring 2024. The track was recorded at Tropico Beauty Studio in Glendale, California, with musicians including guitarist Will Segerstrom, drummer Andrew Maguire, and bassist Jay Heiselmann. Additional contributions came from cellist Cornelia Babbitt and flautist Elizabeth LoPiccolo. The song originated during a cross-country drive in fall 2022 following personal challenges, and was developed at her sister's home in Woodland, California. The composition blends folk and pop elements, exploring themes of movement, identity, and emotional duality through its musical structure.

Key facts

  • Ziemba released the single 'The Perfect Rose' in spring 2024
  • Recording took place at Tropico Beauty Studio in Glendale, California
  • The song was created during a 2022 drive from New York to California after personal difficulties
  • Musicians included Will Segerstrom, Andrew Maguire, Jay Heiselmann, Cornelia Babbitt, and Elizabeth LoPiccolo
  • The track combines folk and pop styles with themes of transience and emotional conflict

Entities

Artists

  • Ziemba
  • Will Segerstrom
  • Andrew Maguire
  • Jay Heiselmann
  • Cornelia Babbitt
  • Elizabeth LoPiccolo

Locations

  • Glendale, California
  • Woodland, California
  • New York

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