“an eclectic body of work that’s witty, graceful, and powerfully intimate” – NPR Music
“One of the most compelling and creative singers and songwriters of the modern era” – American Songwriter
“Her music feels politically aware but deeply human, turning big ideas about equality and compassion into stories that connect.” – PopDust
Award-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and activist Rachael Sage, alongside her longtime band The Sequins, has released her reflective new full-length studio album, Under My Canopy. A reinvention of songs from their previously lauded studio album, Canopy, Under My Canopy features fresh acoustic instrumentation and imaginative new arrangements. Confidently spanning the genres of Americana, pop and neo-folk, the record offers listeners a beautifully crafted, deeply heartfelt assortment of songs that find common ground in themes of living a purposeful and joyful life rooted in inclusiveness, equality and non-violence. Compassionate, unflinching yet optimistic, Under My Canopy is one of her most soulful and thought-provoking works yet.
The new upbeat, musically complex, coming-of-age love song “Colorized World (Acoustic)” showcases Sage’s versatile vocal range, bringing to mind contemporary story songs like Taylor Swift and Gracie Abrams with a touch of ‘90s nostalgia (think early Jewel, Lisa Loeb and Alanis). Sage writes: “In this colorized world you’re a girl who could be/So much more than you are like a shooting star/Just be sure to show it when you finally know it…when you finally know.”
Order Under My Canopy HERE
Listen To “Colorized World (Acoustic)” HERE
Stream/Download “Colorized World (Acoustic)” HERE
For Rachael Sage, songs can do something few public conversations can. She believes artists have an opportunity to bridge divides by helping audiences recognize a shared humanity beyond labels or assumptions. Sage elaborates about the themes in Under My Canopy: “These are scary and overwhelming times for many. Whether it’s the repeated horrors of war, political oppression, the dismantling of women’s and LGBTQ+ rights, disability rights, racism, mass shootings and on and on. Hard-won rights and opportunities for people of all kinds to be exactly who they are, without shame and repression have been continually under attack. But it’s also important to embrace joy, to understand that friendship and love of any kind are the greatest gifts, and that we need to protect, help and uplift each other…that’s really the point of so much of this life, isn’t it?”
The diverse collection of songs on Under My Canopy feels like a refuge, woven from resilience, longing, and the irrepressible determination to find light in the darkest places. The 14-track record features the recently released single “Underneath (Acoustic)”, a haunting response to mass shootings in America that brings renewed attention to the vital need for gun control; “Nexus (Acoustic)”, which honors a young teen who passed away after being beaten by school peers for being nonbinary; “Everyday (Acoustic)“, a playful refresh of Buddy Holly’s classic; and “Canopy (Acoustic),” an inspirational anthem that explores radical inclusivity non-violence, and environmental consciousness.
Album Credits:
Produced by Rachael Sage with Grammy®-nominated engineer Mikhail Pivovarov; Recorded by Mikhail Pivovarov • Mixed and mastered by Mikhail Pivovarov; Recorded at Carriage House Studios in CT and The Creek in The Hudson Valley; Dave Eggar – cello;
Trina Hamlin – harmonica, background vocals; Kelly Halloran – violin, background vocals; Andy Mac – drums, percussion, background vocals; Rachael Sage – lead and background vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer, percussion; Ward Williams – cello. Special Guests Include: Annalyse & Ryan – background vocals; Ben Butler – acoustic guitar; Kerry Brooks – upright bass; Rob Curto – accordion; Kristen Ford – guest vocals; Seth Glier – guest vocals; Kevin J. Killen -acoustic guitar, background vocals; David Krakauer – clarinet; Cassandra Kubinski -guest vocals; Christie Lenée – acoustic guitar; James Mastro – resonator slide guitar; Jack Petruzzelli -acoustic guitar; Mikhail Pivovarov – background vocals; Quinn – drums, percussion; Will Wilde – harmonica; Doug Yowell – percussion. Under My Canopy is distributed via MPress/ILS/Virgin/Universal.
Tour Dates
(Please see rachaelsage.com for all ongoing US & UK tour dates)
10/11/2026 O+ Festival @ Rough Draft – Kingston, NY
10/22/2026 The Bedford – Balham, London, UK #
10/23/2026 Chapel Arts Centre – Bath, UK #
10/25/2026 Heartbreakers – Southampton, UK #
10/28/2026 The Greystones – Sheffield, UK #
10/29/2026 Sneaky Pete’s – Edinburgh, UK #
10/30/2026 The Castle Hotel – Manchester, UK #
10/31/2026 The Stables – Milton Keynes, UK #
# with Emma Stevens
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Rachael Sage & The Sequins’ upbeat, musically complex, coming-of-age love song “Colorized World (Acoustic)” promises to lift one’s spirits. Stream/download “Colorized World (Acoustic)” at: https://mpress.lnk.to/ColorizedWorldAcoustic; Order Under My Canopy at: http://mpress.lnk.to/UnderMyCanopy
For more information and interview requests, please contact:
US:Jill Richmond-Johnson, MPress Records | jillr@mpressrecords.com
UK: Cat Hockley, Fifth Element PR | cat@fifthelement.biz