Rachel is an educator and music writer in her native island of Manhattan. She co-hosts the 'Adobe & Teardrops' podcast with Von Cloedt of Americana Rock Mix.
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Roberta Lea Transcends the Patriarchy in ‘Too Much of a Woman’ [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]
Get a first listen to "Too Much of a Woman," Roberta Lea's bold and blazing anthem of empowerment.
Veronique Medrano Laments ‘Running on Empty’ In Defiant New Track [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]
It's a raucous examination of what it takes to pick yourself up when you no longer have gas in the tank.
John-Allison Weiss Takes ‘The Long Way’ [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]
On "The Long Way," Weiss nestles their crooning tenor among a warm cocoon of acoustic and steel guitars.
PREMIERE: Nordicana Band Darling West Share Captivating New Video for ‘Still Here’
The Norwegian band's latest single draws listeners in with its strong melody and refuses to let go.
Meet the Banjo’s Cousin, the Ekonting, With Jules Diatta
This unique, three-stringed gourd instrument is at the center of a stunning new collection of roots music from West Africa.
Karen Jonas Breaks Free on Gothic ‘Rock the Boat’ [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]
Hear the sweeping cut from the talented songsmith's upcoming sixth studio album.
Chicago’s Dogs at Large Face the Music in ‘Feels Like This Is the End’ [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]
The burgeoning Chicago-based outfit's look at an all-too-relatable human struggle is a perfect mix of dreamy indie rock and alt-country.
Remembering Patrick Haggerty, the Queer Country Pioneer Who Changed the Genre Forever
The release of Haggerty's 1973 album 'Lavender Country' made history.
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Get Wrapped Up in liv.’s Impressive New Single ‘Red Hoodie’
This track will connect with anyone who's survived a tough breakup.
EXCLUSIVE: Stream Rachel McIntyre Smith’s Impressive Debut EP ‘Glory Daze’
It's an introspective, humor-tinged look at life and all its uncertainties.
Kim Ware and the Good Graces Expand Their Horizons With ‘Palisade Peaches’ [LISTEN]
Kim Ware and the Good Graces' latest single "Palisade Peaches" channels grief and nostalgia into a smooth, '90s college radio-style track.
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Amy Martin Shares Romantic, Spontaneous ‘Dance With You’ [WATCH]
"Dance With You" documents the beginnings of a new love.