Tone Rose Bratland was born and raised in Vinje, Telemark where the traditional Norwegian folk music is still very much alive. Like her sister, Ingebjørg Bratland, she started her career early with ”kveding” (traditional folk singing)
The hint of folk music in her pop songs gives her sound a very distinct and different twist. Her lyrics are personal and heartfelt. Somehow they reflect a troubled youth and personal battles concerning faith, distrust, rebellion and abuse. That is why Tone Rose´s songs are often used in connection to events with mental health and addiction as subjects.