At last week’s SXSW, Rachael Yamagata performed her song “Dealbreaker” off her Chesapeake album for the folks at Refueled. The video clip is part of their Automatic Buzz studio sessions and this particular footage has Rachael with nothing but her trusty guitar and a few minutes to sing her heart out. Yamagata has always been one of those types of artists that thrive in an intimate setting and this is yet another example.
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Rachael Yamagata Talks Frankenfish, Chesapeake, Heartache & More with NPR
Rachael Yamagata has the opportunity to chat and share her music with NPR, where they discussed her breaking off from the major labels, starting her own, her latest album Chesapeake and why her melancholy tunes of heartbreak aren’t always a reflection of self. Yamagata fans looking for a little bit more insight into the singer/songwriter should definitely check this one out. Listen to the interview session in it’s entirety here.
Priscilla Ahn & Rachael Yamagata Feature on Ashtar Command’s ‘American Sunshine’ Album
Priscilla Ahn & Rachael Yamagata
If you’re an indie music fan, you may be familiar with a band called Ashtar Command. Well, fairly recently, they dropped a new album entitled American Sunshine and if you peruse the tracklist you’ll notice that two of our favorite artists make numerous guest appearances on the project – Priscilla Ahn & Rachael Yamagata. If you’re on Spotify (and honestly, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be) then you can check out the album in full. For those that want to snap them up for their music player of choice, you can find the links to the aforementioned tracks after the break.
Rachael Yamagata Interviews w/ Magnet
Magnet has a new interview out with Rachael Yamagata, fresh off the release of her album Chesapeake. The best thing about the interview is probably the fact they dive a little deeper into the music making process, discussing specifics of various songs along with how and why things are on the record or not. Instead of starting of focusing on the person and then touching upon the craft they do the opposite; letting the discussion of the art speak for it’s creator. A recommended and easy read. Check it out here.
Rachael Yamagata Releases ‘Chesapeake’ Album
Rachael Yamagata‘s latest album, Chesapeake, has finally arrived and is now available for purchase. This is her third studio album and the indie release includes the singles “Even If I Don’t” and “Starlight” along with 8 other tracks. If you’re the type to try before you buy, you’re in luck because the LP is available to stream in full courtesy of Aol Music. Of course, for those ready to pull the trigger, you can do so via the iTunes & Amazon links below.
Stream (for now): Aol Music
Tracklist:
1. Saturday Morning
2. Miles on a Car
3. I Don’t Want to Be Your Mother
4. Stick Around
5. Dealbreaker
6. Even If I Don’t
7. Starlight
8. The Way It Seems to Go
9. You Won’t Let Me
10. Full On
New MV & Single – “Even If I Don’t” by Rachael Yamagata
As the release date (October 11th) for Rachael Yamagata‘s Chesapeake inches closer and closer, we’re beginning to get glimpses of more and more music from the album. Her next song to push is “Even If I Don’t”, which has been given the official digital release along with a music video courtesy of Spinner. The slightly up-tempo track is paired with a somewhat bizarre MV featuring full-body animal costumes – a furry fandom’s dream. You can read a little bit more about the MV after the break.
[edit] Updated w/ YT version
Rachael Yamagata Debuts the MV for “Starlight”
Rachael Yamagata has just debuted the MV on MTV Hive for her single “Starlight” off her upcoming Chesapeake, her first LP in 3 years. The video takes a decidedly lo-fi approach, full of stylized visuals and abstract footage… a somewhat welcome deviation from the overly glossy, super crisp HD video productions that have become the norm. I’m really like both the songs and visuals for this one. Looking forward to the complete album!
More information after the break!
How You Can Be a Part of Rachael Yamagata’s Next Album
Fan favorite Rachael Yamagata is gearing up to put together and release a brand new album but is leaning on the support of her fans to help make it happen. Of course by now I’m sure most of you know how this works, there are different incentives for different contribution amounts including signed copies of her music and even a signed Martin guitar. Check out the promo video and additional information at her PledgeMusic page.
