Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
Lennon Award-winning singer-songwriter Rachel Sumner is now touring to promote her sophomore album, Heartless Things, a captivating collection of ten original songs. Sumner unveils the next single, "Katie," offering listeners a glimpse into the rich storytelling, whimsically lush instrumentation, and thematic ties that define the album. “In each song there's some aspect of heartlessness and selfishness that threads everything together. ‘Katie’ is the thematic antidote of the album,” Sumner says. “It’s a love song for roommates or friends - dear ones that fall into despair - with the needed reminder that despite the hard times, there may be ‘fields full of flowers’ just around the bend.”
Heartless Things marks a significant evolution in Sumner's studio sound, stepping out from the acoustic string band framework of her 2022 debut album Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light. The new record blends elements of chamber-folk and indie-pop with Sumner’s love of Appalachian balladry and bluesy hooks, resulting in an immersive setting that highlights the top-notch narrative writing we’ve come to expect. Sumner continues to push the boundaries of folk music while staying true to her own unique artistic vision.
Sumner is no stranger to the stage. She spent her early career on the bluegrass circuit, singing and writing with the genre-bending Boston group Twisted Pine. Since setting out on her own, Sumner's songs have been critically acclaimed, winning the Lennon Award in the folk category of the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for her song "Radium Girls (Curie Eleison);" earning her a spot in the Kerrville New Folk Competition; and being chosen three consecutive years by WBUR/NPR as one of the top Massachusetts entries in the Tiny Desk Competition.
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