Erin Rae (formerly a part of Erin Rae & the Meanwhiles) is an American folk pop musician from Nashville, Tennessee.[1]
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.jpg) Rae in 2018. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Single Lock |
| Members |
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| Website | www |
According to Rolling Stone, Erin Rae "makes smooth-edged music for Sunday afternoons" and "her arrangements — anchored by pedal-steel guitar and the steady strum of an acoustic guitar — may be rooted in modern-day indie folk, but the songs themselves rustle up comparisons to Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne".[2]
History
editErin Rae began her singer/songwriter career as Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles in 2012 with the release of an EP titled Crazy Talk.[3] In 2015, Erin Rae released her debut full-length album with The Meanwhiles titled Soon Enough.[2][4][5][6] The album was recorded in only two days.[1]
In July 2015, Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles recorded a Daytrotter session at Big Light Studio in Nashville.[7]
Erin Rae's second full-length album, Putting On Airs, was released in June 2018.[8]
In 2021 she as a solo artist was inter alia part of the Newport Folk Festival in July.[9]
Erin Rae released her third full-length album, Lighten Up, in February 2022,[10] followed by a live album, Lighten Up & Try: Live & From The Heart, in August 2023.[11]
She was featured on Tyler Childers' album, Rustin’ in the Rain, released in September 2023.[12]
Collaborators
edit- Gerard G. “Jerry” Bernhardt III (production, Guitar, bass, vocals)
- Dominic Billet (drums, bass, vocals)
- Kevin Morby
Past Collaborators
edit- Cori Bechler (vocals)
- Graham Bechler (drums)
- Kevin Whitsett (bass)
- Brett Resnick (steel)
- Mark Sloan (electric guitar)
- Mark Fredson (keys)
- Kristin Weber (fiddle, vocals)
- Molly Parden (vocals)
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Album | Type |
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| 2015 | "Soon Enough" | Studio |
| 2018 | "Putting On Airs" | |
| 2022 | "Lighten Up" | |
| 2023 | "Lighten Up & Try (Live & From The Heart)" | Live |
EPs
edit| Year | EP |
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| 2012 | "Crazy Talk" |
| 2019 | "Putting On Airs: 4 Track Demos" |
| "Lagniappe Session" | |
| 2022 | "Erin Rae: OurVinyl Sessions" |
| 2024 | "Lagniappe Session (Second Session)" |
Singles
edit| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Playing Old Games" | Non Album Singles |
| 2019 | "Gold Plated" | |
| 2020 | "Christmas Starts Tonight" | |
| 2021 | "Back In Baby's Arms" | |
| "True Love's Face" | Lighten Up | |
| "Modern Woman" | ||
| "Candy & Curry" | ||
| 2022 | "Cosmic Sigh" | |
| "Rich Man" | Non Album Singles | |
| 2023 | "Passing Through" | |
| 2024 | "Early Blue" |
References
edit- ^ a b Horowitz, Hal (September 2015). "Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles: Soon Enough". American Songwriter. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Americana Music Fest 2015: 27 Must-See Acts". Rolling Stone. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Erin Rae & The Meanwhiles". Cause a Scene Music. 19 November 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ Armstrong, Chuck. "Exclusive Premiere: Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles, 'Soon Enough'". Diffuser.fm. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ Liebig, Lorie (3 July 2015). "Stream "Soon Enough" from Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles' Debut LP". No Country for New Nashville. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "WATCH: ERIN RAE, 'CLEAN SLATE'". The Bluegrass Situation. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles - Welcome To Daytrotter / Soon Enough". Paste. Archived from the original on 4 October 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Erin Rae Has a Song for You When You Feel Like Going Back to Your Old Ways". Vice. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Newport Folk Festival stage schedule 2021". newportfolk.org. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
- ^ Lee, Christina (February 4, 2022). "New Music Friday: The top 5 albums out on Feb. 4". NPR. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Liebig, Lorie (2023-08-14). "Erin Rae Announces New Live Album, Unveils 2023 Tour Dates". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ Liebig, Lorie (2023-08-26). "Tyler Childers Reveals 'Rustin' In the Rain' Track List". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
