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It’s arrived!

26th October 2023: My new 6-song album is here, on rachelzylstra.com and on all major digital platforms. The songs (including “Song for Autumn”) are available for use in the music libraries on TikTok & Instagram.

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RZ

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-From September 2022-
I’m working on a new EP for release in Autumn 2023, and the patrons at Sputnik Faith + Arts have granted me some funding for which I’m hugely grateful. A fun 8-min chat from September 2022:

Want to directly support the making of the new album, and the video single? Put some love in the tip jar. On a hyper-indie scale, every bit counts. Thank you so much!

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On Faith

Rachel’s 2021 studio album is a moving journey of soaring musical arrangements, seeker’s questions, and explosive faith-affirming Scripture.

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April 2021: Vintage RZ Live Album…

Out Now!

A new, old, album.

Live solo performance from NYC’s The Bitter End from April 27th, 2005.

Ten unedited tracks. Four never-before released songs. A 45-minute immersive experience.

Download for £5, exclusively here.

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View from my fave Starbucks recently relocated - less castle, more Royal Mile. #Wednesdaysintown #waitingWednesday #edinburgh ...

Moved into our first home 3 months ago, but after the move-marathon, releasing Autumn and Song for Autumn, tripping to the west (and around the Midwest) and doing music through a bustling Christmastime, just now finally starting to settle in and enjoy the views. Goodness. Happy 2024! #gratitude #ij #jr #newhome #newyear 📷: jrw ...

Hosted by @calvinsao Calvin University tomorrow night for a low-key Autumnally infused set. Free show Grand Rapids… looking forward 🍂 Thursday 8pm

#RachelZylstra #singersongwriter #calvinuniversity #calvinsao #concert
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October 26th 2023: Welcome Autumn! Download or stream on all major platforms, most notably my website! Link in bio. https://rachelzylstra.com/shop/autumn Thank you so much @sputnikfaithart for the summer 2022 grant that got the ball rolling. It’s a joy. #singersongwriter #independentmusic #autumn #rachelzylstra #26oct2023 #albumrelease ...

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Coming into work this morning. #arthursseat #autumnsunrise #wow #edinburgh ...

Last night I saw the rough cut of @fellowshipfilm’s music video for my song, Song for Autumn, and dare I say, it was a sehnsuchty sigh(t) to behold. We’ll share it right on schedule, as the leaves are falling. In the meantime check my reels for a little SFA play in the studio last month. #songforautumn #rachelzylstra #singersongwriter #newep #autumn2023 #musicvideo #fellowshipfilm #scotland #newalbum #watchthisspace ...

Tuesday 22nd August: a really special night in East Lothian hosted by @discoverychurchdunbar. Supporting the terrific @joelmckerrowpoet. Details/ticket link in my website (link in bio)! #poetry #song #inkandimagination #joelmckerrow #rachelzylstra #augustconcert #prestonkirk #eastlothianlife ...

Some of it’s sweet and luscious and some of it’s raw. Steady steps towards an autumn release for my new 6-song EP. I’m grateful to work with Sandy Jones at Foundry Music Lab and be supported by @sputnikfaithart with the Summer 2022 grant that got this project moving. #rachelzylstra #singersongwriter #newep #autumn2023 #recording #trackingvocals #dareigo #foundrymusiclab #motherwell #sputnikfaithandart ...

EP Studio Day 3 - en route to Motherwell with John, readying ourselves for his clarinet tracking, further arrangement tinkering and more vocals. Pretty short and interrupted night of sleep - but Greggs helps (as well as solidarity).

#rachelzylstra #singersongwriter #studiotime
#recording #ep #newalbum #foundrymusiclab #motherwell #baconrolls
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Beginning day 2. Solo at the inn. This recording trip has taken familial sacrifices and not by me; the byproduct for me is rare solitude (once so common in my life!). My husband = making it possible.

#rachelzylstra #singersongwriter
#recording #ep #newalbum #motherwell
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