Hello, and Happy December...whoa, how'd that happen?!

Rachael & MPress Records have been busily prepping plenty of new music for you to enjoy well into 2021! This year, the holidays are necessarily strange and challenging – but this season also reminds us just how essential it is to comfort and appreciate one another (even if it's through a screen).

Next week, Rachael will debut a brand new video for "Home", as well as a lyric video for "Blue Sky Days (Kenny Cash Remix)". You can also look forward to her continued weekly "Stay In With Sage" livestreams, featuring holiday originals amidst the inevitable dose of levity you've come to expect from your favorite alt-pop poet!

All the news that's fit to kvell, below...and wishing you a safe, warm & musical holiday season!

xo & light,
Rachael & Team MPress

1. "HOME" VIDEO TO BE RELEASED NEXT WEEK
2. "BLUE SKY DAYS (REMIX)" & LYRIC VIDEO OUT NOW
3. "STAY IN WITH SAGE" CONTINUES, SUPPORTING CITYMEALS ON WHEELS
4. MISCELLANEOUS END-OF-YEAR EXCITEMENT
5. MUSIC & ARTWORK MAKE THE PERFECT GIFTS!

1. "HOME" VIDEO TO BE RELEASED NEXT WEEK AS A HOLIDAY (HANUKKAH!) GIFT!

Back in the Spring when all this pandemic mishugas began, Rachael's year-long tour plans for her then brand-new album "Character" were abruptly cancelled. With cases very high in her beloved NYC she opted to stay out of the city for a bit, simultaneously homesick and yet grateful to be safe. What to do with all that excess angst? Make a video, of course!

Comprised of beautiful clips contributed by Rachael's fans, her band The Sequins, as well as special guests Desmond Is Amazing, Brady Farrar, Destiny Wympe and Kaci King, the "Home" video – co-directed by Rachael and Meredith Tarr, and edited by Meredith Tarr – will debut next week and is sure to make you varklempt. Keep an eye out for it on Rachael's socials, and make sure to subscribe to Rachael's YouTube Channel so you don't miss it!

2. "BLUE SKY DAYS (REMIX)" & LYRIC VIDEO OUT NOW

Just in time for winter when it's harder to "keep it moving", Rachael has a new, upbeat and highly danceable track for you to #twerkitout! Thanks to remixer Kenny Cash (Mandy Harvey, Goose), "Blue Sky Days (Remix)" is out now on all streaming platforms.

...also, don't miss the vibrant, neon roller-disco lyric video, woohoo!

3. "STAY IN WITH SAGE" CONTINUES, SUPPORTING CITYMEALS ON WHEELS

Rachael will be continuing her weekly Facebook livestreams throughout December every Sunday at 6pm EST, with donations (i.e. "tips" via Paypal) benefitting Citymeals On Wheels. Don't miss Rachael's special Hanukah/Hanukkah/Chanukah edition on December 13, featuring material from her holiday EP, "Joy!", along with surprise holiday art, props & wardrobe!

4. MISCELLANEOUS END-OF-YEAR EXCITEMENT!

• Check out Rachael's in-depth interview on the podcast "The Quidditas Factor" (hosted by her first video director, Mike Arbouet)
• Character has been nominated for Album Of The Year by Blues & Roots Radio.
• Our hometown station WFUV is doing their "Best Of 2020 Listener Poll", and Character is eligible! Go here to cast your vote, and thanks in advance!
• Rachael's original artwork is featured in Vote Mama's Holiday Auction! Bid now and support this great cause!
• Rachael has written the foreword for the book "How To Be Successful In Independent Music", by best-selling author Jane Ireland! It's available now on Amazon. Take a look at what Rachael has to say here.

5. WE ALL KNOW MUSIC & ARTWORK MAKE THE PERFECT GIFTS!

The annual MPress Holiday Sale is happening now and everything in the entire store is 40% off, including of course all of Rachael's releases – including her holiday EP "Joy!". Order by December 15th for holiday delivery.

Also, if you've ever wanted to wear Rachael's uniquely detailed, colorful artwork, now is a great time to explore her art products page at society6.com/rachaelsage. You'll find masks, shirts, leggings, framed prints, household decor and more! Also check out her wearable art at her PAOM store. Don't forget to take a photo of yourself in your Sage-wear, and tag Rachael!!