With the brand new Canopy, Rachael Sage & The Sequins have crafted a record that feels like sunlight breaking through storm clouds: glowing and profoundly human. It’s a lush, genre-blending collection that fuses the poetic warmth of folk with the shimmer of pop and the rootsy grit of Americana, all wrapped in Sage’s trademark theatrical touch.
From the opening track, also titled “Canopy”, Sage sets the tone: strings swell into a sweeping soundscape, while her voice – tender but distinctive – calls for empathy and inclusion in a broken world. Each song has the kind of timeless warmth that crafts a metaphorical shelter, offering protection through comforting melodies. “Just Enough” swings with retro soul and joyous handclaps; “Live It Up” radiates optimism with brass bursts and piano sparkle; “The Best Version” and “Belong to You” breaks it down, revealing the album’s introspective core.
But it’s latest single “Nexus” that lingers longest – a haunting meditation on grief and transformation that captures Sage’s rare ability to turn personal reflection into collective healing.
Supported by The Sequins and a stellar roster of guest musicians, Canopy glows with texture and intention. Like the title suggests, it offers cover from the chaos, reminding us that empathy itself can be a form of strength.