“The no ahead”, published by Ernie Recordsis the second preview of the next album by July of the Rose. The release comes after his fifth Goya nomination and deals directly with envy.
After “Perorata”, July of the Rose presents the second preview of his next album, which will be released in the coming weeks. The artist publishes “El no por ante”, a song that bluntly addresses envy when it is disguised as friendship. The release coincides with a notable moment in his career: his recent nomination for the 2026 Goya Award for Best Original Music for the soundtrack of “The Tigers”the fifth of his career after “Group 7″““The Minimum Island” —with which he obtained the Goya—,”“The Man of a Thousand Faces” and “Model 77″.
Edited by Ernie Recordsthe song shows a contained production, with a clarinet that has a leading role and that helps to underline the message. The narrative precision that July of the Rose has developed in cinema is also perceived here: each part fulfills its function and nothing is left over. The nomination for ““The Tigers” reinforces his profile as a composer, but it is in songs like this where his authorial voice is clearly appreciated: direct, conscious and without the need for underlining.
With “He is not ahead”, July of the Rose consolidates a series of uncomfortable and honest songs that look squarely at everyday conflicts. In full recognition of the Academy, the Andalusian musician once again places the song at the center, remembering that learning to say no is also a way of taking care of yourself.
