Rachael Sage, a well-known singer-songwriter, is starting a new chapter in her career with "Canopy," her first full-band album with The Sequins. This is Sage's most lively and soulful album so far. It is full of sound and feeling, and it makes you want to find light in the dark.
Right from the start, "Canopy" shows that it is a rich development of Sage's unique artistic style. The Sequins' inviting, striking orchestrations make her unique mix of Americana, pop, and neo-folk even better. There are many bright folk-pop melodies and lively string arrangements on the album that make the soundscape feel both close and distant.
The emotional depth of "Canopy" is what makes it stand out. These songs make you feel safe and healed, as if they are all connected by strands of empathy that are woven into the music. Sage knows she can tell real and meaningful stories, just like Bob Dylan, Sinéad O'Connor, and Alanis Morissette do. Still, she stays true to herself. She is lyrical, friendly, and not afraid to show how hard it is to be strong.
The main idea of the album is its title. "Canopy" is a safe place where art and caring for others are essential. Sage's warm and honest voice cuts through the bright instruments and sends a message that is both timely and timeless, even when things are unclear, connection can ground us, lift us, and help us breathe again.
The album "Canopy" by Rachael Sage and The Sequins not only meets expectations but goes above and beyond with style, energy, and genuine emotion. Sage's most daring work is writing songs that not only shine in the dark, but shine so brightly that they can lead us through it.