Jon DeRosa

Jon DeRosa
DeRosa in 2015
Background information
Birth nameJon Anthony DeRosa
Born (1978-12-21) December 21, 1978
OriginLodi, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresIndie rock, post-rock, ambient, electronic, experimental, shoegaze, Americana
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion, programming, sampler, tambura, pump organ
Years active1996–present
LabelsBrighter, Projekt, Darla, Silber, Rocket Girl
Websitejonderosa.com

Jon Anthony DeRosa (born December 21, 1978) is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He has been involved with several musical acts, including Dead Leaves Rising, Pale Horse and Rider, and as well as his solo-project known as Aarktica.

His most recent solo album Black Halo was released on May 25, 2015, on Rocket Girl Records. The album was produced by longtime collaborator Charles Newman and features a song co-written by Stephen Merritt of The Magnetic Fields.