Based out of Toronto, Canada, Rosanne Baker Thornley (RBT) writes with, mentors and produces a growing number of international emerging and established artists.
“I love that I am able to step behind artists’ eyes and write songs from many perspectives and genres. From singer-songwriter to punk, I have a long history of collaborating, performing and writing. I lean in to understand the hearts of the artists who are sitting in front of me.”
Through listening, Rosanne lifts the artistry of the original artist/songwriters she works with such as - Justin Nozuka, Tyler Shaw, Ryland James, Jordan John, Julian Taylor, Robb Torres, Mikalyn, Andrew Allen, Shannon Dooks, Ken Yates, Colin MacDonald (Trews), Havelin.
Listen
“Focus” - Joey Langlois (What If Elephants)
“Me Without You” - Havelin
“Last Night Last Kiss” - Robbery Inc.
“Doubts” - Shannon Dooks
“Tell Me” - North Easton & Rosanne Baker Thornley (RBT | NE)
“Forget This” - MIKALYN
“Workingman’s Hands” - Ken Yates
“Nothing But Blood” - MIKALYN
Alliances
Strategically aligned with other skilled songwriters, producers and industry experts, Rosanne writes with, produces, develops, mentors and coaches new artists through her “That First Song” initiative. She represents the RBT | NE Partnership a partnership that has performed and recorded its own material, as well as written with and for an impressive roster of artists. She is Toronto Curator for The Acoustic Guitar Project a NYC based global songwriting project. She is founder and organizer of The Collabor8tors, a group of eight prominent songwriters who are focused on sharing the experience of co-writing. Active in the industry, Rosanne has the ear of many key music contacts both in Canada and internationally. Represented by Cadence Music, Rosanne also writes songs for sync and Artist placement.
AWARDS
2014
Finalist : International Songwriting Competition (ISC) : “Turn” - Artist: North Easton - Cowrite: RBT | NE
2015
Finalist : International Songwriting Competition (ISC) : "Love Like That" - Artist: North Easton - Cowrite: RBT | NE
Finalist : UK Songwriting Competition : "Anyway" - Artist: Mikalyn Hay - Cowrite: RBT | NE, Mikalyn Hay
2016
Winner : UK Songwriting Competition : "What Are We Fighting For" - Artist: Rosanne Baker Thornley / North Easton - Cowrite: RBT | NE
Winner : Indie International Songwriting Contest : "Anyway" - Artist: Mikalyn Hay - Cowrite: RBT | NE, Mikalyn Hay
Finalist / Honourable Mention : International Songwriting Competition : "Love Like That" - Artist: North Easton - Cowrite RBT | NE
Semi Finalist : International Songwriting Competition: "Living out Loud" - Artisti: North Easton - Cowrite RBT | NE
Semi Finalist : International Songwriting Competition: "Didn't I" - Artist: North Easton, Rosanne Baker Thornley - Cowrite RBT | NE
Semi Finalist : International Songwriting Competition: "In Over My Head" - Artist: North Easton - Cowrite RBT | NE
2017
Winner : UK Songwriting Competition : "Me Without You" - Artist: Andrew Allen - Cowrite: RBT | NE, Andrew Allen
Finalist : UK Songwriting Competition : "Back Again" - Artist: Rosanne Baker Thornley / North Easton - Cowrite: RBT | NE
Finalist : UK Songwriting Competition : "Falling" - Artist: Rosanne Baker Thornley
Finalist : ImstaFesta Songwriting Competition (Toronto) : "Didn't I" - Artist: North Easton, Rosanne Baker Thornley - Cowrite RBT | NE
2018
Winner : ImstaFesta Songwriting Competition (Chicago) : “Tell Me” - Artist: North Easton - Cowrite: RBT | NE
Semi Finalist : UK Songwriting Competition: "Tell Me" - Artist: North Easton, Rosanne Baker Thornley - Cowrite RBT | NE
2019
Winner : Unsigned Only Competition : Carolyn Hao with “Losing Count” - Cowrite: RBT | NE and Carolyn Hao
Finalist : International Songwriting Competition (ISC) : “One More Line” - Artist: Rosanne Baker Thornley - Cowrite: RBT | NE
Finalist : International Songwriting Competition (ISC) : “Blame It On Me” - Artist: North Easton, Rosanne Baker Thornley - Cowrite: RBT | NE and DBJ
Finalist : UK Songwriting Competition : “Monster” - Artist: Wes Mason - Cowrite: Wes Mason
Finalist : UK Songwriting Competition : “Tell Me” - Artist: North Easton, Rosanne Baker Thornley - Cowrite: RBT | NE
Finalist : Unsigned Only Competition : Miklayn Hay with "Now That It's Over" - Cowrite: RBT | NE / Miklayn Hay
Finalist : Unsigned Only Competition : Ava Scaccia with "You Don't Need to Change" - Cowrite: RBT | NE / Ava Scaccia
Finalist : International Songwriting Competition : "Back Again" - Artist: Rosanne Baker Thornley, North Easton - Cowrite RBT | NE
2020
Finalist : UK Songwriting Competition : “Amelia” - Artists: North Easton, Rosanne Baker Thornley - Cowrite: RBT | NE
Finalist : UK Songwriting Competition : “Doubts” - Artist: Shannon Dooks
Finalist : UK Songwriting Competition : “Indiana Jones” - Artist: Rosanne Baker Thornley
2022
Finalist : UK Songwriting Competition : “Forget This” - Artist: Mikalyn - Cowrite: RBT | Mikalyn Hay
Semi Finalist : UK Songwriting Competition : “STRONG” - RBT - Artist: Rosanne Baker Thornley
Semi Finalist : UK Songwriting Competition : “Hero” - Artist: Robbery Inc - Cowrite: RBT | Robb Torres
Semi Finalist : International Songwriting Competition (ISC) : “Focus” - Artist: What If Elephants - Cowrite: RBT | Joey Langlois
Finalist : USA Songwriting Competition : “Deeper Than The Ink” - Artist: North Easton/Rosanne Baker Thornley - Cowrite: RBT | NE
Finalist : Canadian Independent Music Video Awards : “STRONG” - RBT - Artist: Rosanne Baker Thornley
Winner : The John Lennon Songwriting Competition, Pop Category : “Focus” - Artist: What If Elephants - Cowrite: RBT | Joey Langlois
Finalist : Canadian Independent Music Video Awards : “STRONG” - RBT - Artist: Rosanne Baker Thornley
Finalist : Canadian Independent Music Video Awards : “Doubts” - RBT - Artist: Shannon Dooks
Winner : Canadian Independent Music Video Awards, Pop Category : “Focus” - Artist: What If Elephants - Cowrite: RBT | Joey Langlois
2023
Semi Finalist : International Songwriting Competition (ISC) : “In Paris” - Artist: Rosanne Baker Thornley
ARTIST Releases
Me Without You - Havelin -
Have A Little Faith - Carlos Morgan -
Living Out Loud - North Easton -
Love Like That - North Easton -
Turn - North Easton -
Under the Jacaranda Tree - June Garber -
Unbroken - June Garber -
Fallback - Amir Brandon -
Even If - Lee Rasdall-Dove -
Focus - What If Elephants (Joey Langlois) -
Phases - What If Elephants (Joey Langlois) -
Hero - Robbery Inc. -
Everything is Alright - Robb Torres -
Snapshot - Rachael Bawn -
Losing Count - Carolyn Hao -
You Don’t Need to Change - Ava Scaccia -
Get Away - Kelly Heeley -
Handrail - Angela Saini -
Anyway - Mikalyn Hay -
Now That It’s Over - Mikalyn Hay -
Nothing But Blood - Mikalyn Hay -
Forget This - Mikalyn Hay - Listen Here
If Only - Hannah Thomas -
My Nicotine - Excuses Excuses -
Hardship to Sail - Excuses Excuses -
Say - Excuses Excuses -
Feeling Sorry - Excuses Excuses -
Doubts - Shannon Dooks -
Do It Again - Shannon Dooks -
Silly Me - Andie -
15 Feet Away - Lyric Dubee -
Carry Me - Lyric Dubee -
Shoulda Just Went Home - Lyric Dubee -
A Little Late to Pray - Scott MacKay -
*to be released
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Read about what Rosanne’s been up to with artists, in the studio and other thoughts on songwriting & the music industry.
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… and the moments in between
“Working as the Director of Photography on the music video for "No Need To Speak" was an unforgettable experience that truly showcased the power of collaboration and creativity. Teaming up with the imaginative Rosanne Baker Thornley and talented artist Marshall Dane, we set out to create a visual story that celebrates the deaf community.